Social Work Student Takes Food Pantry on the Road
UB social work student Matthew Schwartz is turning the tables on traditional food pantries, providing food directly to the hungry out of...
CLOSEUP: Mental health workers, cops join forces
Brandy Sand’s first night on the street was a tough one. On July 2, the social worker wrapped herself in a bullet-proof vest and started...
In Philadelphia, healing Trauma is intense, difficult work: Pathways to Peace
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--Tony Thompson and Shardae Wescott spend their days with some of the most desperate, angry, frightened and...
Isolation Seen as Critical Social Problem
A child claims to feel sick to avoid going to school. A man with a chronic illness is not taking his medications because there is no one...
Woman To Watch: Social worker Jennifer Oyer
If you look at Jennifer Oyer’s home screen on her cell phone, you’ll see the Maya Angelou quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget...
Nevada Hiring Army of Social Workers to Fight School Bullying
LAS VEGAS — A sweeping statewide initiative to curb bullying in Nevada schools has crossed a major milestone after the Clark County...
Holy Helping Hands Scholarship Application for Foster Youth, Deadline is December 31, 2015
Holy Helping Hands is providing a scholarship opportunity for foster youth. The deadline is December 31, 2015. Specific...
DMH Director Dr. Marv Southard Retiring
It is with great sadness that ACHSA would like to pass on the announcement from Dr. Marv Southard that he will be stepping down as...
Career Advancement Counseling
MHSA – Workforce Education and Training Plan Take advantage of a new, unique opportunity to explore professional goals and take steps...
IT'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH!
As many of you may know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Stamp Out Stigma will be highlighting the importance...
