County of Mercer Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Department
Community Outreach
News and Events
Mercer County Employment Coalition
Posted March 15, 2024
Mercer County Employment Coalition started meeting monthly in April of 2023. Our Coalition consist of a group of stakeholders such as providers who offer employment services, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), supports coordinators (SC), Mercer Co Intermediate Unit (MIU4), PA Family Network, local city officials, PA Career Link representatives & Mercer Co MH/ID our Administrative Entity.
We created this video to help break the stigma of hiring & working with individuals with Intellectual disabilities &/or autism so we can take it to where are employers will be gathered.
2024 Mobile Pantry Schedule
Mercer United Methodist Church 12 pm - 2 pm
Fredonia United Methodist Church 11 am – 1 pm
Charleston United Methodist Church 1 pm – 3 pm
Pull up in your car, pop the truck, volunteers will load the food. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! If you are in need of food, but are unable to attend a mobile pantry distribution, we can help connect you with a local member agency for assistance. Visit
mercercountyfoodbank.org or call 724-981-0353.
2024 Prince of Peace AWESOME Classes
Prince of Peace Center
502 Darr Avenue, Farrell, PA 16121
Prince of Peace Center is a non-profit social service agency dedicated to strengthening families, building community, and reducing poverty throughout all of Mercer County through our various services.
MilitaryShare Program
Posted June 26, 2023
MilitaryShare, a program of the Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County, provides fresh, nutritious foods for veterans and military families in need.
For your privacy and convenience, food distributions take place at designated sites throughout Mercer County.
For information contact Bailey Shepard at 724-981-0353 ext. 105
Family Caregivers: Information on the Family and Medical Leave Act
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to unpaid, job-protected leave to provide care for a family member, including:
- Twelve workweeks of leave in a 12-month period to care for the employee’s spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition or for any qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that the employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a covered military member on “covered active duty;” or
- Twenty-six workweeks of leave during a single 12-month period to care for a covered servicemember with a serious injury or illness if the eligible employee is the servicemember’s spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin (military caregiver leave).
Click here to for more information about FMLA
Fall Home Maintenance Helpful Checklist
Posted November 6, 2023
Take time to prepare for fall with this helpful checklist:
- Schedule to have the chimney serviced and cleaned.
- Clean your gutters and downspouts throughout the season.
- Repair any window cracks or holes In weather stripping or caulking. If the gap Is bigger than the width of a nickel, reapply exterior caulk.
- Check to make sure your thermostat works properly.
- Check crawl space for flooding after the first long rainfall.
- Make sure you have new batteries In all flashlights and place them where they can easily be found around the house.
- Have your lawn-Irrigation system professionally drained/winterized.
Mercer County Crisis Resource Directory
Posted November 6, 2023
Mercer County Suicide Prevention Network collaborates with our community to reduce the risk of suicide through education, advocacy and support.
Click here to view Resource Directory
LGBTQIA+ Alliance Shenango Valley - Parents and Family
In Person 3rd Sunday of Every Month
226 West State Street, Sharon, PA 16146
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Support And Resources For Parents And Family Members Of Youth And Young Adults That Identify As LGBTQIA+ Community Or Are Questioning Sexuality Or Gender Identity Also Welcome Are LGBTQIA+ Youth Who Are Also Neurodiverse As Well. I Am A Parent Of A Nonbinary Teen That Is Also Gay And Neurodiverse And After Finding No Support Myself I Chose To Create A Group That Supports Youth ,Young Adults And Their Parents /Family.If Your Looking For A Place To Voice Your Support, Concern, Confusion Or Gain Insight From Other Parents/Families And Share In Each Others Journeys Please Reach Out. Don’t Journey Alone.
True Colors Corner Cabinet
Posted October 2023
Benefits LGBTQIA+ Alliance Shenango Valley Youth and Young Adult Support Group
Social Venture Community of the Shenango Valley
Posted December 2023
Apply To Participate In The 2024 Program.
Email thesvcsv@gmail.com with questions
Click here to view flyer and Register
Abuse: What Kids Need to Know
Posted December 2023
Abuse is another word for hurting someone.
It can affect kids, no matter where they live, how much money their families have, how old they are, or who they live with. A kid can be abused by a parent, a stepparent, another family member, a babysitter, teacher, coach, or another kid.
Abuse can happen anywhere — at home, school, childcare, at a friend's house, or even in a religious building.
8 Tips for Talking with Children
Posted December 2023
- Actively listen and be responsive
- Consider your environment
- Give wait time
- Be honest and respectful
- Use visual aids
- Don't assume
- Be at their same level
- Be relatable
Is Someone Hurting You: Communication Board
Posted December 2023
Click here to view Communication Board
Extra Help for Medicare
Posted January 24, 2024
Extra help is a program that covers Medicare drug coverage (Part D) costs for people who have limited income and resources.
If you qualify for Extra Help, you’ll pay:
- $0 for your Medicare drug plan premium and deductible.
- A reduced amount for both generic and brand-name drugs.
You might qualify for Extra Help if:
- You live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
- Your annual income is below $21,870 for an individual, or $29,580 for a married couple.
- Your resources are below $16,600 for an individual, or $33,240 for a married couple.
Free Digital Literacy Class
Posted January 24, 2024
Learn about and earn certificates in:
- Social Media
- Information literacy
- Career Search Skills
- Accessing Telehealth Appointments
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Using Email
- and more!
Earn $25 for passing a proctored assessment!
Sign up by emailing Dawn Gregory at dgregory@wcjp.org or call 724-347-7855 x303
MIU IV Local Task Force Right to Education
Posted November 2023
The Right to Education Local Task Force was formed to represent the needs and interests of students with intellectual disabilities and their families on the local level. Today, most LTFs have expanded their efforts to include all students with disabilities. All LTF meetings are open to parents, agency providers, and school professionals who are concerned about the education of students with disabilities. This is a special education support group for parents by parents, serving Butler, Lawrence and Mercer Counties.
MIU IV Local Task Force 2023-2024 Meetings and Links
Posted November 2023
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV Local Task Force is composed of parents, agencies, and district representatives that assist in improving education for all school-age children with learning disabilities, physical handicaps, emotional dificulties, hearing, vision, speech, language impairments. The Local Task Force makes recommendations to improve, strengthen, expand and monitor programs and services; speaks on behalf of special education students; and communicates their needs, problems and concerns to schools and other agencies providing special education programs.
Click here to view flyer and and Zoom Links
Our Older Youth Outreach Program
Posted February 5, 2024
West Central Job Partnership provides a program for Older Youth that is a year-round work readiness training program for out of school youth who have graduated from high school or youth who need to obtain a GED®. Eligible youth who are seeking tuition assistance are also enrolled continuously throughout the year. Bonus incentives are available for completion of program activities.
Project Reassure - Fostering Resilience For Adult Neurodiverse Communities
Posted February 5, 2024
This series will provide participants with strategies in supporting adult neurodiverse individuals struggling with anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic and building resilience. The curriculum will cover the basics of recognizing trauma, stress, and anxiety, fostering resilience building skills, crisis prevention, dealing with uncertainty, and changes in the adult neurodiverse brain. Professionals serving adult neurodiverse individuals including immediate direct clinical supervisors of direct support professionals, group home managers, behavior specialists and program coordinators are encouraged to register and actively participate.
This training hour-eligible series for professionals serving adult neurodiverse individuals is free to register.
Housing Myth Busting Survey
Posted February 5, 2024
Secure, Safe, and stable housing is vital to helping all people thrive no matter their circumstances. By looking at the intersections of Housing, Disability, and the Medicaid Waiver System we can promote awareness and education ultimately expanding choice and control in housing for all people with Intellectual Disabilities.
We will be using the information gathered from this survey to build content for our program “Housing Myth Busting”. The program’s goal is to provide accurate information that shows people with disabilities and their families that there are viable options which provide choice and control outside of residential settings.
Click here to view flyer and take survey
Sources of Strength Program
"Sources of Strength is the first suicide prevention program involving peer leaders to enhance protective factors associated with reducing suicide at the school population level." - American Journal of Public Health
Sources of Strength is the only evidence-based model that engages youth as peer leaders, and school staff as adult allies in the implementation of intentional campaigns to foster belonging, hope, and connection. Rather than a focus on reducing negative outcomes, SOS focuses on building desired states of being.
Sources of Strength: Secondary Model
Sources of Strength employs a radically strength-based approach to suicide prevention. Moving beyond a primary focus on risk factors and warning signs, Sources of Strength focuses on developing protective factors, using a model that is innovative and interactive.
CareerLink Youth Reentry Program
Are you between the ages of 18-24, out of school and currently ( or previously) involved with the justice system? Our Youth Reentry Program Offers:
- Paid Work Experiences
- Assistance with Obtaining GED
- On the Job Training
- Post-Secondary Training
- Other supportive services as needed
- Earn incentives for participating
2024 Western Region CSP Meetings
2nd Friday of every month
Lawrence County CARES
708 W. Washington Street, New Castle PA
PA Able FAQ for Representative Payees
This document was created to help Representative Payees understand how to open and manage PA ABLE accounts. For additional information, visit paable.gov and ssi.gov/payee.
PA Able FAQ for Representative Payees
A PA ABLE account gives individuals with qualified disabilities (Eligible Individuals), and their families and friends, a tax-free way to save for disability-related expenses, while maintaining government benefits. Federal and state law authorized the creation of PA ABLE accounts.
To learn more and enroll, visit https://paable.gov/
PA CareerLink Event Calendar - March 2024
Why Should a Student Work With the OVR?
You are in high school now… OVR is your next step to meet your current or future job goals!
OVR’s Pre-employment Transition Services are for students with disabilities.
No application needed!
4 Qualities of Positive Behavior Support
Positive behavior support (PBS) helps individuals with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) achieve the highest quality of life possible. PBS has four key qualities that all professionals engaged in providing these supports should follow: inclusion, choice, participation, and quality of opportunity.
By working to provide your clients with these values, you can help them gain a greater quality and enjoyment of life.
Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers
Caregivers are unsung heroes. This becomes especially true for those who carry out their duties before, during, and in the immediate aftermath of tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other extreme weather events. People with disabilities or other access and function needs, such as older adults, face a disproportionately higher likelihood of abandonment, additional injury, and death during disasters.
When forced to evacuate, relocate to emergency shelters, or find temporary housing, care recipients and caregivers require support and services that meet them where they are and account for unmet needs. FEMA is pleased to announce The Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers, a new guide that focuses on the lived experience of caregivers who often serve as a lifeline for others, whether the skies are blue or gray.
There are three essential steps that can help caregivers feel more prepared and in control when disaster strikes:
Assessing needs - Preparedness starts with considering the many tasks a caregiver performs as a matter of routine, such as hygiene care, meal preparation, routine medical assistance, and prescription drug management.
Engaging a support network - Caregivers also need care. Thinking through access to systems of support, especially if displaced, and the stress of keeping a care recipient safe and healthy are important.
Creating a plan - Recovering from a disaster begins with seeing preparedness as the first response to a disaster. By making an emergency plan, tracking alerts and updates, and keeping a checklist of everything a care recipient would need in the event a disaster disrupts the daily routine, caregivers become the true “first” responder.
Financial Literacy Workshop
Every 4th Wednesday of the month
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
By joining our Financial Literacy Series, you'll develop money management skills such as: - Saving & Budgeting
- Slashing Debt
- Borrowing Wisely
- Understanding Credit
- Protecting Your Identity
LGBTQIA+ Alliance Shenango Valley
In Person 1st Sunday of Every Month
226 West State Street, Sharon, PA 16146
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Providing support to Youth and Young adults of the Shenango Valley and surrounding areas. All counties and school districts are welcome. Providing peer to peer support Lead by an Adult Ally and Parent of a Nonbinary Teen. We are inclusive, confidential and fully supportive of all sexualities, genders, gender expressions and pronoun preferences. Our group motto is DONT JOURNEY ALONE. Let us Support your journey.
March Virtual Events
March 5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
March 7, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn about human rights, civil rights and the history of rights. We'll also go over the rules about people's rights and speaking up for your rights. Find out more about ODP services and complaints about services.
March 8, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Join us for our monthly chat with staff from the PA Office of Development Programs (ODP), the government office that oversees and funds those supports and services. People with ID/A in PA can speak up with ODP staff, and others are welcome to listen and learn. We start the calls reviewing the questions we already gathered and sent to ODP, then talk about them with ODP staff. After the ODP staff leave, you are invited to stay on for a bit while we discuss what we heard, and gather questions to send to ODP for next month. Please send questions to anita@sau1.org by Feb 29.
March 12, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
march 14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
What do YOU want in your life? How do you make it happen? Who can help? Learn how to plan for, and get, the life YOU want.
March 19, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
March 21, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Do you know your rights? Are you getting what you want and need? Join us to learn all about speaking up. Tell us ways YOU speak up!
March 26, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
March 28, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Join us to talk about planning to work, finding and keeping a job, your rights, workplace accommodations, ODP funded services, your benefits and other supports.
Click here to view Flyer and register
Grief & Loss Support Group
2024 Sessions:
February 10 - April 20 and
August 24 - November 2
Every Other Saturday
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
FREE grief and loss support group for teens. Group meets at Grace Chapel on Lamor Road in Hermitage PA.
Waiver Basics Workshops
March 4, 2024 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
March 5, 2024 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one. Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system
- Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
- Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services
- Individual Supports Plan (ISP) Basics
- Overview of waiver services
- For those who need more detailed waiver information, please look for our Advanced Waiver Workshop
Click here to view flyer and Register
WRAP Seminar I
March 5, 2024 thru March 7, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Butler, PA
Wellness Action Plan (WRAP) is a self-designed prevention and wellness tool that will help you identify coping skills, warning signs, develop a crisis plan, and post-crisis plan. Certification will be provided.
For more information and registration: pmhca@pmhca.org or pmhca.org
Suds of Love
March 6, 2024
Purple Shirt Laundry
617 Allen Street, New Castle PA 16150
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
A Carelon Free Laundry Day Event.
*In
case of a New Castle School District cancellation or delay on March 6, the Suds of Love event will be rescheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Strengthening Familes Program
March 6, 2024
Grace Chapel Church
Lamor Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148
Dinner: 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Program: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A FREE 7 Session Program for families with children ages 10-14
• A FUN filled family program where each participant is treated with dignity and respect.
• SFP focuses on parents’ and youths’ already existing strengths.
Space is limited, register today:
Courtney Beachy
724-979-5445 / cbeachy@mercercountybhc.org
or
Laura Leskovac
724-456-7785 / lauraleskovac@hotmail.com
Strengthening Familes Program
March 6, 2024
Covenant Presbyterian
263 E State St, Sharon, PA 16146
Dinner: 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Program: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A FREE 7 Session Program for families with children ages 10-14
• A FUN filled family program where each participant is treated with dignity and respect.
• SFP focuses on parents’ and youths’ already existing strengths.
Space is limited, register today:
Courtney Beachy
724-979-5445 / cbeachy@mercercountybhc.org
or
Laura Leskovac
724-456-7785 / lauraleskovac@hotmail.com
Caregiver Support Group
March 6, 2024 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
March 18, 2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
We have a safe place, meeting EACH MONTH, for you to connect with other caregivers who understand the things you are dealing with and find the support you need as a caregiver.
- In this support group, we talk about stress, self-care, family dynamics, and more.
- We want to care for you as you care for your loved one(s).
- The last twenty (20) minutes of the meeting will focus on relaxation techniques and your loved ones are welcomed to join us at that time.
Click here to view flyer and Register
ESS Hiring Event
March 7, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
PA CareerLink, Mercer County
217 West State Street, Sharon, PA 16146
Substitute Teachers and Support Staff Positions Available for Mercer Area and Sharon City School Districts.
Apply online now at www.pacareerlink.pa.gov
Ideas for Hiring and Training Staff
March 8, 2024
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
For Families and People with Disabilities using Participant Direction, hiring and training staff is often a challenge. Join PA Family Network Advisors who can offer ideas and creative tips to develop a great plan!
- To get new ideas to plan and problem-solve for your Participant Directed Services Plan;
- To hear about where to find new staff and how to attract them;
- Talk about what happens after staff is hired and trained...Retention!
Click here to view flyer and Register
Shamrock 'n Run 5k Benefit Event
March 9, 2024
Laurel Technical Institute
200 Sterling Ave., Sharon PA
9:00 am Registration | 10:00 am Shotgun Start
Join us for an extraordinary celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and a heartfelt reflection on our incredible 10-year journey! The 10th annual Shamrock ‘n Run, a lively 5k run/walk hosted by the PHN Charitable Foundation. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a lively stroll, there’s something for everyone at the Shamrock ‘N Run! By joining us, you become a key player in supporting our literacy initiatives across the counties served by Primary Health Network. Come and make memories with us, knowing that your involvement catalyzes positive change.
For more information & registration:
primary-health.net/blog/shamrock/ or call 724.981.2875
Town Hall Virtual Meeting
March 11, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Start Conversations not Confrontations! Join this Town Hall Virtual Meeting on how to talk about alcohol and other drugs.
Participant Directed Services
March 20- Greater Philadelphia Area
March 21- Allentown, PA
March 28- Lancaster, PA
April 3- Cranberry, PA
April 4- Altoona, PA
11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Using Waiver Services and Participant Directed Services to create the life YOU want. Join the PA Family Network and topic experts as we explore more about Participant Direction, find resources, and network with individuals and families.
Learn what to expect from a Supports Broker and how to find the right one and hear from Experts with lived experience – People with disabilities, their families, Common Law Employers, and Managing Employers will talk about their experiences, and will take questions.
Click here to view flyer and Register
Waiver Basics Workshops
March 11, 2024 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM
March 25, 2024 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM
Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one. Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system
- Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
- Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services
- Individual Supports Plan (ISP) Basics
- Overview of waiver services
- For those who need more detailed waiver information, please look for our Advanced Waiver Workshop
Click here to view flyer and Register
Connecting the Dots: From Person Centered Planning to Participant Direction
March 12, 2024
12:00 PM- 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Living an Everyday Life is a great concept, but how does a person with a disability get from their person-centered plan to their ISP to directing their own services (or at least identifying what they want!)? Connect the dots with
us as we offer examples of putting a plan into action with this workshop.
- Participants will understand the importance of person-centered planning
- Participants will understand the importance of person-centered planning
- Participants will see how a Person-centered ISP can influence services and supports under participant direction
Click here to view flyer and Register
Advanced Waiver Workshops
March 16, 2024
Part 1: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Part 2: 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM
Join the PA Family Network Advisors in this 2-part workshop which will expand in more detail what was presented in the Waiver Basics (101) Workshops and how waivers can support your loved one.
- Expand upon Service Definitions discussed in Waiver Basics (101 Part 2)
- Learn more about the various services defined under waivers and some of their limits, requirements and options
- Guide participants on researching waivers, utilizing resources and understanding your rights and responsibilities
- Discussion of the various waiver document Appendices, Due Process, Fair Hearing and More
Click here to view flyer and Register
Using LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve
March 19, 2024
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to:
- Identify service/supports so your loved one can live an Everyday Life
- Learn to use the LifeCourse framework and tools to plan for your future.
People with disabilities and their families are welcome to join a 30 minute networking opportunity after the presentation.
Click here to view flyer and Register
Using LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve for ISP
March 22, 2024
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to:
- Identify service/supports so your loved one can live an Everyday Life
- Learn to use the LifeCourse framework and tools to plan for your future and ISP
People with disabilities and their families are welcome to join a 30 minute networking opportunity after the presentation.
Click here to view flyer and Register
Medicaid & Social Security Benefits For Transition-Age Youth
March 26, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
In this 2-hour training, join experts from the PA Health Law Project and the Social Security Administration to learn:
- Who qualifies for Medicaid?
- How do I apply for Medicaid?
- What happens if my application is denied?
- How can I work and keep my Social Security benefits?
Please contact dcasserly@phlp.org to request accommodation(s).
Click here to view flyer and Register
Transitions Through the Lifespan for Siblings
March 26, 2024
6:30 AM- 8:30 PM
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to:
- Achieve Your Vision in Any Stage of Life
- Obtain information and identify services, supports, and resources
- Utilize the LifeCourse Framework to plan for transitions in early childhood, school age, high school, adulthood, aging, and through medical transitions
- People with disabilities and their families are welcome to join a 30 minute networking opportunity after the presentation.
Click here to view flyer and Register
Safety in the Community
March 27, 2024
2:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Join the PA Family Network as we share practical strategies to:
- Build skills to increase safety at home, work, and in the community
- Mitigate risk while living a meaningful everyday life
People with disabilities and their families are welcome to join a 30 minute networking opportunity after the presentation.
Click here to view flyer and Register
Transitions Through the Lifespan
March 29, 2024
6:30 AM- 8:30 PM
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to:
- Achieve Your Vision in Any Stage of Life
- Obtain information and identify services, supports, and resources
- Utilize the LifeCourse Framework to plan for transitions in early childhood, school age, high school, adulthood, aging, and through medical transitions
- People with disabilities and their families are welcome to join a 30 minute networking opportunity after the presentation.
Click here to view flyer and Register
Understanding Medicaid Home And Community Based Waivers For People With Disabilities
April 2, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this webinar, Pennsylvania Health Law Project’s Janice Meinert will teach the basics of Pennsylvania's Medicaid Home & Community-Based Waiver programs. These important programs offer services that help people live and thrive in their homes and communities.
Topics to be covered include:
- How to qualify for Medicaid & Waiver programs
- The application process to apply for Medicaid & Waivers
- Available services in Waiver programs
- Annual waiver clinical eligibility redeterminations
Click here to view flyer and register
Autism Acceptance Night
April 3, 2024
Hillview Elementary School
482 E Main St., Grove City, PA 16137
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Autism Acceptance Night is a free event open to the community hosted by GCASD and Slippery Rock University CEC. Proceeds Benefit Hillview's Autistic Support Programs.
Assistive Tech Webinar with Safe in Home
April 4, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A free webinar for Smart Home Technologies and Improving Independence for Individuals 60+ and those with Disabilities.
To register, email Brittany Gilfillan, PA Link Coordinator at bbuzzell@co.butler.pa.us
PHN Charitable Foundation Scholarships
Posted December 2023
At PHN Foundation (PHNCF), we believe that we must invest in our own future - the future of healthcare. We must ensure that there will always be well-trained doctors, nurses, technicians and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest quality of care in our health centers. To support this belief, every year PHNCF provides
$30,000 in academic awards to students pursuing a career in the healthcare or allied health fields.
Visit https://www.primary-health.net/our-foundation/ to Learn more.
Click here to view flyer and Apply
Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Group
April 16, 2024
Mercer Area Library
110 E Venango St, Mercer, PA 16137
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide? Facilitators are peers who have been trained to help those with a loss by suicide and want to help others cope with the loss of loved ones.
For more information contact Anna @ Mercer County Behavioral Health 724-662-1550 ext. 190
Click here to view flyer and Apply
OVR Virtual Transition Night
April 18, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's mission is to assist youth and adults with disabilities in securing and maintaining employment and independence. We want to assist your student in planning for and obtaining employment after graduating from high school. Join us on 4/18 to find out how!
Deadline to register is April 16, 2024.
Click Here to view Flyer and Register
Children’s Interagency Conference
April 22 - 25, 2024
The conference provides an excellent opportunity for providers, county administrators, youth, family members, practitioners, and educators to learn about changing trends, promising and best practices, resources and various system of care activities across Pennsylvania. The conference will also add a national perspective on a variety of issues including government, family peer, early childhood, youth leadership, and school-based mental health.
Visit www.childrensinteragencyconference.org for more information.
Empty Bowls
April 25, 2024
Hickory VFW Post 6166
5550 E. State St. Hermitage, PA
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a simple meal of soup and bread and
receive a hand crafted bowl as a reminder that
food insecurity persists in our local communities.
The event features basket raffles, silent auction,
live entertainment and cash bar.
Stay tuned for sponsorship and ticket sale
information by visiting our website:
www.MercerCountyFoodBank.org
Freeport's 2nd Autism Conference
April 27, 2024
Buffalo Elementary School
500 Sarver Road, Sarver, PA 16055
8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Come leam more about Autism Spectrum Disorder and ways we can best support the ones around us! To view Presenters and Session Information, Click Here
Click Here to view Flyer and Register
Embracing Neurodiversity In The Workplace
May 9, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
HopeCAT
115 Anson Way, Sharon
May 14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NWIRC Learning Center
8425 Peach St., Erie, PA
May 23, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Franklin Industrial & Commercial Dev. Authority 191 Howard St, Franklin, PA
Equip your organization with tools to foster an environment where every individual's potential is valued -from interviewing and on boarding to mentoring and managing uniquely-abled talent. Learn to embrace neurodiversity and witness the positive transformation it brings to your workplace.
Click Here to view Flyer and Register
Hill Day for Mental Health
May 15, 2024
1:00 PM
PA Advocates are planning a Hill Day for Mental Health in May 2024.Following the 2024 NAMI Keystone PA Conference, the PA Advocates for Whole Health & Wellness will be doing a Hill Day event focusing on mental health and wellness! We NEED you to be there to share YOUR story with legislators who need to hear it!
Celebrate Inclusive Employment 2024
May 30, 2024
Hilton Garden Inn
714 Pratt Drive, Indiana, PA
8:00 AM -10:00 AM
This free event sponsors a panel discussion between employers currently employing individuals with intellectual disabilities and potential employers. The panel discussion will focus on the positive benefits that hiring individuals with disabilities will have on their growth potential, community-inclusive impact, staffing shortages, and decreasing employee turnover rate. The event offers a buffet-style breakfast with a 75-seat limitation.
Registration deadline: May 17, 2024
Click Here to view Flyer and Register
Beyond Barriers: Building a Stronger Workforce Together
May 21, 2024
Belmont Complex
415 Butler Road, Kittanning PA, 16201
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This is a free event for Armstrong County businesses & employers to participate in a panel discussion between employers currently employing individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism & you as a potential employer. The discussions will focus on the many positive benefits of hiring an individual with disabilities, including business growth potential, community impact, staffing shortages and turnover rate.
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OVR Transition Tuesdays
June 11, June 18, June 25,
July 9, July 16, July 23
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Learn about important skills for every job.
Each week we will highlight a workplace readiness topic: communication, soft skills, interviewing tips, and other important job skills! This programming is designed for individuals 14 – 22 years of age.
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State Employment Summer Internship Program
June 3 - August 9, 2024
Experience PA state employment through a 10-week, paid internship providing opportunities for you to develop your career interests and goals with hands-on, rewarding work.
Opportunities are available with various state agencies throughout the Commonwealth.
Opportunities are currently posted!
For more information, contact your OVR counselor or visit OVR/OA Internship
Camp Courage
July 29 - August 2, 2024
Buhl Park, Hermitage, PA
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Camp Courage blends fun camp activities with healing support for grieving children. A certified grief specialist is on-site throughout the week to assist youth, and all staff and volunteers undergo training and background checks for a secure and supportive environment.
Activities at camp are designed to help kids learn different coping skills, build resilience and have fun.
For any questions, please contact Kateri Linn at 724-977-0317 or kateri@buhlrhf.org
Registration closes June 30, 2024
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