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Staff Blog: Advancing Hope, Healing, and Suicide Prevention Across Allegheny County
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In April, on behalf of the SAFE (Suicide Awareness for Everyone) Task Force of Allegheny County, I attended the 2025 American Association of Suicidology (AAS) Conference in Columbus...
Keystone Connection 2025 Summer Newsletter
Featured Content: State Conference Recap, The Impact of Medicaid Cuts, Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Remembering Harriet Baum, Blog: Hope, Healing & Suicide Prevention Across Allegheny County
Action Alert: The Senate Can Reject Cuts to Medicaid
After the House passed its budget reconciliation bill, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which included major cuts to Medicaid, the Senate is working to write their own version and move it to a vote.
Staff Blog: Trauma Response Team Training
On Jan. 30, 2025, I graduated from the Neighborhood Resilience Project (NRP) Trauma Response Team training. It is both an honor and a privilege to be able to serve the community in this capacity. The NRP Trauma Response Team is ...
Keystone Connection 2025 Spring Newsletter
Featured Content: Youth Mental Health Conference Draws Record Numbers; Youth Mental Health Leadership Award Winners; Staff Blog: Trauma Response Team Training; Support Groups, HelpLines, and Crisis Resources
NAMI Keystone PA's Annual Youth Mental Health Conference Tackles Urgent Need to Address Social Media and Teen Suicide Risk
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania's 2025 Youth Mental Health Conference will take place on Friday, February 7 at The Westin Pittsburgh. The conference will feature a national speaker on social media and teen suicide risk, and a discussion with NAMI's Associate Medical Director on a new book aimed at...
Keystone Connection Winter 2025 Newsletter
Featured Content: -A Step in the Right Direction: A NAMIWalks Recap -Youth Mental Health Conference Registration -Staff Blog: Veterans Breakfast Club -Support Groups, HelpLines, and Crisis Resources
NAMI Keystone PA Recipient of NAMI Macy's Grant for Youth & Young Adult Mental Health Outreach
PITTSBURGH - NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania is the recipient of a $5,000 grant through NAMI National and Macy's to enhance the mental health of youth and young adults. During the 2024 back-to-school season, Macy's held a "round-up at the register" campaign and the company also matched donations...
Staff Perspectives: Veterans Breakfast Club
On November 6, NAMI Keystone PA was invited to participate in the annual Veterans Breakfast Club event held at Rivers Casino. The event is a staple in the veteran community and continues to grow year after year...