NEXTpittsburgh - Indiana County resident Pamella Clouser describes the county’s mental health care services with two words: oversubscribed and execrable. “There are not nearly enough mental health care personnel for this county — not even remotely,” she says. “If you need to see a psychiatrist, they’re...
NEXTpittsburgh - Since the 988 crisis hotline went live in 2022, it has provided confidential support to millions of individuals grappling with thoughts of suicide, depression or other mental health challenges. But in July, a special option for 988 callers who are LGBTQ+ was eliminated as part of sweeping cuts to social...
The Leader Times - Disability Lead, a Chicago-based non-profit dedicated to building disability leadership and civic engagement, officially launched its Southwestern Pennsylvania (SWPA) chapter recently at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh. The event marked a significant milestone for the organization and the region, representing the...
The Daily Courier - The Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission has received new funding support from the Staunton Farm Foundation to launch a forward-looking initiative focused on improving data systems and evaluation practices across its prevention programs. This initiative will enhance the commission’s ability to...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Teetotal Initiative, a 2-year-old Pittsburgh nonprofit that offers sober socializing for those in recovery, has received a $25,000 grant to expand its reach to those outside Allegheny County. The Staunton Farm Foundation this week awarded Teetotal Initiative a capacity building grant to expand its sober-focused...
18 nonprofits have launched the Collaborative for Immigrant Impact “to protect, support and encourage the continuing diversity of our region.”...
Indiana Gazette - Kamala (Kami) Anderson, executive director of the Shelocta-based Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc., has been honored by the Staunton Farm Foundation as this year’s Albert B. Craig, Jr. Award winner. The foundation’s stated purpose is to improve the lives of people who...
Leader Times - HAVIN, Inc. recently announced that it has received a capacity-building grant from the Staunton Farm Foundation to support the formation of focus groups in the most rural parts of Armstrong...
With a recent grant of $87,000 from the Staunton Farm Foundation, Teetotal aims to expand its reach in Southwestern Pennsylvania and grow its staff. ...
Pittsburgh Union Progress - From the beginning of her career, Monique Jackson has been passionate about children’s services and equitable mental health care for all, especially those from underserved communities. In her new position as Staunton Farm Foundation executive director, she will be able to advance that work...