Here are a few guides on using a mask properly.   How to Wear a Mask What Mask Should You Wear and When Removing, Storing and Washing a...

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ACCR would like to welcome Jeffery Fitzwilliam as our new Drug and Alcohol Recovery Co-chair! Jeffrey has worked for Consumer Action and Response Team of Allegheny County as an interviewer and currently as the CHIPP/CSP/ACSP Program Coordinator since August 2010. He attended Mt. Lebanon High School, San Bernardino Valley College graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Psychology and Community College of Allegheny County receiving a Drug and...

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This one is for the Youth! https://pittsburghpromise.org/covid-19-student-relief-fund/ The Pittsburgh Promise created this fund specifically to make sure that students don’t get derailed from their current educational track due to the pandemic. This money is separate from the Promise scholarship. It can be used for things like: food insecurity, mental health co-pays, dorm deposits, dorm furnishings, financial support to pursue college if parent...

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Aleta graduated from Edinboro University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. With the support of her brother who lives and worked in Pittsburgh for 5 plus years and her best friends, Aleta made the decision to try something new and packed up to move to Pittsburgh. Prior to becoming the Adult Advocate with NAMI Keystone Pa, Aleta was a service coordinator working with people who were experiencing homelessness, living with a mental health...

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Hi Everyone, these are uncertain, stressful times we are living in; so, we thought we would share some stress busters with you: Make art — draw, color, paint, Play a musical instrument. Write a gratitude list Work on a scrapbook or photo album to focus on good memories. Read a book, short story or magazine. Try a new recipe Practice a favorite sport like: putt or drive a golf ball, hit tennis ball off a wall, or shoot hoops. Do a hobby...

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Good morning! PMHCA and Youth MOVE PA have established “Virtual Drop-In” groups starting next week. These groups are non-clinical and non-therapeutic! Their goal is to give people a place to socialize and have a conversation with others during this difficult time. There are groups set up for 3 populations: adults, youth and Certified Peers. Please see their flyer, attached below, for further information.   Virtual Drop-Ins (w. Meeting...

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