Montgomery County, PA Department of Health and Human Services

We would like to extend our gratitude to the Whitpain Township Police Department for not only fully embracing our Mobile Crisis Program but advocating for its importance. In early October, Whitpain PD and our Mobile Crisis Team worked together to respond to a mental health crisis in the community. This partnership and quick-thinking showcase how collaboration can serve as a model for addressing mental health emergencies, fulfilling the very mission of the Mobile Crisis Program. The Montgomery County Mobile Crisis team offers: ??24/7 mental health crisis support ?A resource for law enforcement and agencies to address mental health questions ??A key role in a behavioral health continuum, from prevention to aftercare This program is part of Montgomery County’s ongoing commitment to behavioral health, reinforced by the recently approved $18 million Emergency Behavioral Crisis Center, which will provide critical support, crisis intervention, and stabilization services during mental health emergencies. Check out the Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors Meeting for details on this collaboration. Start around the 4:30 mark, ending around the 17:00 mark. https://lnkd.in/duqfCMUt

Celebrating Excellence in Partnership! Congratulations to Kayleigh Silver, LSW of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Housing and Community Development for accepting the Family Services' Community Champion Award on behalf of the Your Way Home Partnership! This award honors the collective efforts of dozens of organizations, including government, philanthropy, nonprofits, faith-based partners, landlords, and individuals with lived expertise, all dedicated to the mission of solving homelessness in Montgomery County. Together, we're building stronger communities and ensuring that every person has a place to call home. #HHSMontcoPA Family Services of Montgomery County, PA

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Head to the link below to find the donation site nearest to you! Together, we can make an impact in ending hunger and homelessness in Bucks County. https://lnkd.in/efwszy9b Magellan Health MontCo Anti-Hunger Network Montgomery County, PA Department of Health and Human Services

Elizabeth L. Raum, M.Ed., CHES?, CPST and Laura Williamson of our Office of Public Health's Health Promotions team were thrilled to be a part of this event, as well. Such a great opportunity for traffic safety professionals to learn and collaborate. #HHSMontcoPA #TrafficSafety

Every now and then, we invite our staff to take meetings outside and log a few miles on one of #MontcoPA's beautiful trails. It really helps build strong collaboration, create a relaxed environment for creativity and problem solving, and protect our employees' wellbeing. Plus, it's just more fun! Walks like this support one of our internal Core Values, People-First, focusing on caring deeply about both the people we serve AND our colleagues. #workplacewellness #health #HHSMontcoPA

Teri Wassel, MS, RD is attending #FNCE 2024, Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo hosted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, in Minneapolis this week. Over 110,000 registered dietitians met to educate themselves on nutrition policy, food security and access, public health, and much more. Poster sessions and an expo allowed resources to be shared and connections to be made. It's a great day to be an RD! #HHSMontcoPA #RegisteredDietitian #RDN #nutrition

We're pleased to announce the availability of funding for Code Blue Emergency Shelter providers. This funding is designated to support shelters that provide critical services during Code Blue weather emergencies, ensuring that vulnerable populations have a safe place to stay during extreme cold conditions. ? FUNDING DETAILS Amount: This funding is eligible to cover $15 per actual guest for each County Declared Code Blue Night. Shelters will not be reimbursed for openings outside of official County declarations. In the 2023-2024 Code Blue season, the county declared Code Blue for 83 nights. Eligibility: All Code Blue Shelter providers operating within Montgomery County are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity ? Interested applicants should submit their proposals through OpenGov before October 16, 2024 at 11:59pm - https://lnkd.in/ecRdGuEv ? Questions or more information? Please email [email protected].

Dawn Batman of our Office of Aging Services presented at the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s Health & Wellness Conference last week. This Conference provides an opportunity for Health & Wellness coordinators from all over the state to gather in Harrisburg, sharing resources and strategies. Dawn presented an overview of the National #DiabetesPrevention Program, an evidence-based program we offer through #HHSMontcoPA. Check out this video to learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/enK58VaC

Are you or someone you know homebound and in need of the updated COVID-19 and/or Flu vaccine? Contact Montgomery County Homebound Vaccine Program to schedule an in-home vaccine appointment. Insurance is required. ?? [email protected] ?? 610-281-4933 ?? Montgomery County Immunization Coalition, Montgomery County, PA Department of Health and Human Services, TriCounty Community Network

Join our #HHSMontcoPA Office of Children & Youth team as the Fiscal/Budget Director. Responsible for financial and business planning and budgeting, we're looking for someone with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, supplemented by at least ten years of experience working in a large organization. https://lnkd.in/eXgCPbzY