We are excited to host SLAM THE STIGMA student symposium tomorrow at the WIU. OVER 150 PEOPLE REGISTERED from Westmoreland County Schools! Students will lead discussions, share successes and offer support to eachother to SLAM the Stigma around mental health!

Great start to the SLAM the STIGMA event!!! Norwin students debriefing a video about stigma and mental health #slamatstepup

Greater Latrobe sharing about their AEVIDUM club #slamatstepup

Slam the Stigma - News article from the Tribune Review on the Slam the Stigma event that was held on October 8, 2019. edl.io/n1102898

STEP UP Westmoreland Kyra Matachak and Marissa Rega knocking it out of the park with their #PaSLC2019 presentation. Super value add to the PASA PA School Boards Association conference.

"Anyone old enough to love is old enough to grieve."-Alan Wolfelt November is Childhood Grief Awareness Month...children grieve differently than adults. Check out stepupwestmpreland.org for more resources on supporting students through loss! #childhoodgrief #stepupwest

So privileged to work with a wonderful team here at WIU7!

We’re here! @trains71 WIU07 Appalachia IU8 PAIU

Choose Kind #worldkindnessday

Join us tomorrow at 8:30 am for our monthly Network meeting. First time attendees welcome! We will highlight Childhood Grief Awareness Month by learning more about Excela's Neighborhood Kids Program. Don't miss it!

Positive news to report for PA! gantdaily.com/2020/01/03/pen…

See you all tomorrow for our January Network meeting at 8:30!

Getting the network meeting started this morning with a presentation from CSAY and Outside In to learn more about county resources for Drug and Alcohol prevention/awareness

We hope you can join us for one of our upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid training days! #BeTheDifference Kyra Matachak Sue Soltis Marissa Rega March 5 April 30 June 16

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Monessen's EVERY STUDENT MATTERS event/Marissa Rega (WIU) lead student leaders in sessions about Dealing with Anxiety & Seton Hill held student sessions with Art Therapy and Theatre. Thank you Monessen Communities That Care for inviting us to be a part! Marissa Rega #youmatter

Did you schedule YOU time last week? If so, good for you, if not...how about a challenge? Try this with me in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! See how many you can check off the list for the remainder of May! #MentalHealthMonth #YouMatter

It's human to not feel okay sometimes. Remember, you are not alone. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. No matter where you live in the USA, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach a trained crisis counselor if you or a loved one need extra support.

We can all take actions to help prevent suicide. Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide. 💙 Know the warning signs and #BeThe1To offer support 💚 Call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org for help #SPM22 #SuicidePreventionWeek

FREE Training! Youth Mental Health First Aid on Thursday, October 13 WIU07 from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. #WIUproud Click to register: mylearningplan.com/WebReg/Activit…