“Moon state senator says Mayview sale plan ‘premature’”

This article was first seen in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, on Thursday, May 29, 2008 and can be seen in it’s original format at … http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_569881.html  …. the article discusses what may be considered a premature listing of Mayview State Hospital property as being for sale.
Moon state senator says Mayview sale plan ‘premature’
By Kari Andren
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, May [...]

“Psychiatric Service Dogs”

  I found this article at the following website address …. http://www.pmhca.org/?page=news_detail&id=138  … it offers basic information about Psychiatric Service Dogs in terms of what they do, who they help, and what makes them different from a pet.  tey also have a link at the end of the article that takes you to a more [...]

“Clarion County approves mental health plan”

  The following article appeared on the following website ….  http://www.thederrick.com/stories/05282008-3016.shtml   on Wednesday, May 28, 2008.  It discusses efforts being made by Clarion County in regards to a new Mental Health plan for 2008 to 2012.

Clarion County approves mental health plan

“Depression: Out of The Shadows” on PBS

  I watched what I would call apowerful program on PBS called, “Depression: Out of the SHadows”.  It describes various types of depression along with a variety of treatments that are used now and may be used in the future.  Folks from all different walks of life were interviewed, from a gang member, to a [...]

PAMHI signs on to support HB2253

  Pennsylvana Mental Health Issues has officially signed onboard as a supporting organization of HB2253.  For folks who don’t know what this bill is, I have included information below that covers the reasons behind HB2253 and why it needs to be passed, along with a contact person to gain more information, or to sign on [...]

PAPSRS Welcomes Certified Peer Specialists

I found the following information that pertains to Certified Peer Specialists at the following website address …. http://www.mhrecovery.org/news/view.php?newsitem_id=110
They have other information pertaining to Peer Specialists as well, so it would be worth it for CPS to take a look at it.
PAPSRS congratulates the almost 700 individuals, who have completed training as Certified Peer Specialists. The [...]

A Request

I’ve been working to help New Hope Assistance Dogs, Inc to raise funds towards their efforts in training and placing a variety of types of Service Dogs.
My service Dog, Tippy, came from New Hope Assistance Dogs, Inc, and has made a world of difference for me in ways I never dreamed would be possible, so [...]

Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition: Fact Sheet

The following Fact Sheet about a newly forming Peer Support Coalition in Pennsylvania was found at … http://www.pmhca.org/?page=forum&topic=48.msg123   I will be posting more as I find out more details about it.  At this point though, based on the fact sheet info, they are looking for folks to serve on a steering committee from various regions.  [...]

‘Buskers’ performing downtown: Downtown Warren street festival planned for June 27

This article, found in the May 5, 2008 issue of the Warren Times-Observer, is a followup to an article I previously posted.  The previous article was entitled, “Festival Would Boost Mental Health: Good Hobbies Object of Idea for Street Festival” The original article can be found at … http://pamhi.wordpress.com/2008/02/09/festival-would-boost-mental-health-good-hobbies-object-of-idea-for-street-fest/
 

‘Buskers’ performing downtown: Downtown Warren street festival planned for June [...]

Mandy was much more than just an assistance dog

I found this article in the Saturday, May 3, 2008 edition of the Warren Times Observer.  I realize it doesn’t pertain specifically to Mental Health Issues, but I felt it was a good article to post here, because it demonstrates how having and utilizong a Service Dog goes deeper then the dog simply being a [...]