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“This selection is a significant milestone for West Virginia, placing us firmly ahead of the curve in our dedication to serving our residents comprehensively,” Cynthia Persily, Ph.D., Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Human Services said. “By participating in this policy academy, we reaffirm our commitment to proactively address the needs of our Read More…
September is Suicide Prevention Month MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about suicide and prevention efforts. In West Virginia, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for those age 10 to 24. West Virginia also ranks 10th in the nation for suicide mortality. “Any change of behavior is notable Read More…
Submitted by Brandy Brabham, WVU Roane County Extension Agent, Ag & Natural Resources, 304-927-0975 As part of West Virginia University Extension’s broader initiative to address the growingrural mental health and farm stress crisis, they are offering a series of dinner meetings across West Virginia. The local WVU Extension office in Roane County will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Read More…
The Lifeline and 988 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, Read More…
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $561,131 for West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH). This funding, which is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Read More…
