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This one-day event, slated for November 18 in Camp Hill , will bring together hundreds of professionals to explore the latest developments in the drug landscape. We are seeking proposals for 60-minute breakout sessions designed for professionals and focused on delivering practical, evidence-based strategies to address the evolving substance use challenges facing our communities.   Review the Call for Presentations Guidelines > Submit your proposal >   We’re looking for subject matter experts to present on topics that fall into one or more of the following categories: Clinical Public Safety Advocacy Recovery Support Prevention Illicit Drugs Trending Topics, including: Emerging polysubstance use Adulterants and novel psychoactive substances Harm reduction strategies Youth substance use trends Cannabis/recreational marijuana Traumatic brain injury and substance use disorder Other timely and relevant issues

Connect with other youth & young adults in a safe, supportive virtual environment, and create a community that is free of stigma, with a focus on wellness and recovery. Youth Move2551 Walnut St. Harrisburg https://youthmovepa.wildapricot.org ympa@youthmovepa.org

Finding your community—parents who have the same concerns and challenges that you're facing, who understand and don't judge—is very comforting. That's why we offer a variety of parent groups so you can find your community, a respectful group that understand s your worries, validates your feelings, and shares its wisdom. People from all over the country join our virtual parent groups because they share one common thread: they are the parent or primary caregiver of a child who is struggling with their mental health. The group is run by family support partners and volunteer parent facilitators trained in the Circle of Parents model. Facilitators are not clinicians or experts in parenting; they're simply parents/primary caregivers raising children with challenges just like you. Groups adopt their own rules, which include confidentiality and a judgment-free forum. Join the Secondary Transition Mastermind! Parents United: Mastering Transition Together! This year, we are hosting a year-long support group focusing on preparing your child for life after high school, ages 14 - 22. To join our Mastering Transition Together group, click here *Please note: Parent Connect meetings offer a private space for parents/primary caregivers and are NOT open to observers or individuals sharing their service information under any circumstances. https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/transitionmastermind

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.(COPAA) celebrates a major victory for students with disabilities and their families. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 on June 12, 2025 in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools in favor of the family of a student with a disability, holding that “ADA and [Section 504] Rehabilitation Act claims based on educational services should be subject to the same standards that apply in other disability discrimination contexts. ” Thanks to today’s ruling, students with disabilities and their families bringing civil rights claims against their school districts for disability discrimination will no longer have to meet the uniquely high and burdensome standard of proving that school officials acted with bad faith or gross misjudgment. This high standard has been applied by several circuit courts of appeals over the last four decades. Read the entire article here . The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.(COPAA) https://www.copaa.org/ COPAA’s mission is to protect and enforce the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families. Our primary goal is to empower marginalized community members to secure high quality educational services and to promote excellence in advocacy.

I'm just sharing a survey the Family Wellbeing Team is doing as part of our program development and planning process that we conduct every few years.   Our team takes feedback to heart so anytime you might have to share how you feel we might be a resource for you or your area is greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance for your time and feel free to share if there are others you think would be interested in providing feedback.  I hope you win the Creamery Ice Cream! Families are navigating a lot right now, and we want to be part of the support system. Share with us how we can best help. Penn State Extension educators provide educational resources on topics like early childhood, farm stress, financial management, kinship care, mental wellness, youth and family dynamics, and more. Fill out this brief survey to help us develop and deliver programming that best suits your needs. Your response will enter you for a chance to win Penn State Creamery ice cream! TAKE THE SURVEY https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://click.email.extension.psu.edu/?qs=f511a11b829f50880d19acb4cc73ad6bf362e0bd07e176b4dde0a8892838f7c491e43d9968d4a997540299f97dc0ac93572edf0529b32096e82344e2df3360dc__;!!NHLzug!NlvHR_xu_4GAO8siUo4Vk43eYAwR8aeLXR-8AItigOIY6fAiNxo7LA2lKBjJWgKvJvPX1BMDyXJC$

While both complaints and grievances express dissatisfaction , A grievance is a formal, often legally binding issue, typically involving a violation of a contract or policy. A complaint is a more general expression of dissatisfaction that may not require formal action. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Complaint: Definition: A general expression of dissatisfaction or a problem. Nature: Informal and can be resolved through discussion or other non-formal means. Example: An employee voicing a concern about a coworker's behavior. Legal implications: Generally, complaints do not have the same legal standing as grievances. Grievance: Definition: A formal, written complaint alleging a violation of a contract, policy, or law. Nature: Formal and follows a specific procedure for resolution, often involving a union or HR representative. Example: An employee filing a formal complaint about being denied overtime pay, which is a violation of the union contract. Legal implications: Grievances can have legal ramifications, especially if they involve contract violations or discrimination.

An updated systematic review finds that consuming cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight, and infant death. The study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University was published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. The researchers raised the certainty of evidence from "very-low-to-low" to "moderate" for increased odds of low birth weight, preterm birth, and babies being small for their gestational age.” WEBSITE https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250505/Cannabis-use-during-pregnancy-linked-to-higher-risk-of-infant-complications.aspx

The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh and Achieva are working diligently on House Bill 1068, and we need your support! We need your help to support this important license that will allow families to provide their children's care. This directly corresponds with HB 1068. Please sign on and share with others! The nursing shortage leaves parents, who have been trained in their child’s care, to provide extraordinary care to their children without pay or further supervision and support. Because they cannot be paid, they have to choose between working to support their family or keeping the child at home with their loved ones. If you'd like to help change this, visit https://forms.gle/jBBKis1PgXXFDRmy9 ACHIEVA Instagram ACHIEVA FB Thank you, Michelle Michelle Jordan  Executive Director of the Arc of Indiana County 120 N. 5th St. Ste #2, Indiana PA 15701 Office: 724-349-8230 mjordan@arcindiana.org   Website: www.arcindiana.org

Even Low Levels of Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Are Linked to Changes in Unborn Babies “Using highly specialized 3D imaging and analysis techniques, we found consistent changes in the shape of the eyes and nose, both at 12 months and 6 to 8 years of age, in children exposed to relatively low doses of alcohol during pregnancy. These facial changes, which are not discernible without specialized imaging and analysis, are similar regardless of whether they were exposed to alcohol in only the first trimester or continued throughout the pregnancy.”

A vote may happen TODAY—act now to protect Medicaid! The House of Representatives may vote soon on a bill that will start the process to cut  $800 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. Call your representatives TODAY  and tell them not to take away health care and essential services from millions of people with disabilities, children, and older adults. Making a phone call only takes a few minutes and can make a big difference. Click on link below and follow instructions! https://action.thearc.org/YqTtFr9?p2asource=email-2025-0225 Protect Medicaid: CALL NOW! For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes The Arc of the United States 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC, 20006, US

I wanted to share that New Vitae currently has immediate availability i n our Action Recovery Brain Injury Program , with most availability at our more independent apartment-style settings. Attached is information about our TBI Action Recovery Program.   We have no waitlist and are here to assist with county changes to ensure a smooth and timely transition for those seeking placement. These settings are ideal for individuals ready for a higher level of independence while still benefitting from the structured support we provide.    This may be a great opportunity for someone looking to transition out of a home environment and into a more independent lifestyle, with the support and resources to help them thrive. Veterans are most certainly welcome.   Call Bill Hoke at 610 965-9021 ext. 240 or Crystal Yost 610 965-9021 ext. 277 for additional information or to provide a referral. You can visit newvitaewellness.com to place a referral.   You can also call me with questions. Thank you, Bill L Action Recovery – Brain Injury https://youtu.be/xJxeK5ksX_8?si=Hk7qGGQeTSkLLv2B New Vitae Video - https://youtu.be/8Bek5C20M-8?si=uqRvp8_3A1ffUp48     Bill Leiner Jr., MS RN PMH-BC Community Outreach Liaison New Vitae Wellness and Recovery New Vitae…Your New Life #NewVitaeStrong wleiner@newvitaewellness.com T: (610) 928-5247 | C: (610) 751-2745 | F: (610) 928-0174 www.NewVitaeWellness.com