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Resources for Families
The events of the last few years have elevated the world's overall awareness of the importance of mental health. All of us need to make sure that we are mindful of our own health and the health and welfare of our loved ones. If you or your children need assistance, whether financially or emotionally, resources are available to help you. Those resources include some general information, food and utility assistance, and mental, emotional and physical wellness. The links below provide contact information for the programs that can help you.
LIHEAP
Heating Assistance/Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The 2023-2024 LIHEAP season is now open.
About the Program
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants. The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider to be credited on your bill. These grants range from $300 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Remember: This is a grant and does not have to be repaid.
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Medicaid Renewals Toolkit
Due to a recent change in federal law, Medicaid recipients must now complete annual renewals to maintain their coverage. The Shapiro Administration, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and Pennie® need your help to keep Pennsylvanians connected to life-sustaining health coverage.
Tthe attached letter and flyers are to ensure the awareness of the need to complete Medicaid renewals on time. For further information and resources, see the online Communications Toolkit (pa.gov).
Elementary and Secondary School
Emergency Relief Fund
- Grant Content - ESSER After School Set Aside [PDF]
- Grant Content - ESSER Summer School Set Aside [PDF]
- Grant Content - American Rescue Plan (Elementary and Secondary Schools) [PDF]
- Grant Content - ARP ESSER Learning Loss Set Aside [PDF]
Guidelines for Talking to Kids
Guidelines-Talking-to-Kids-About-Attacks [PDF]
Assisting-Parents-Caregivers-in-Coping-with-Collective-Traumas [PDF]
Devereux TCV School Based Services Newsletter
- Devereux TCV School Based Services Newsletter! - April
- Devereux TCV School Based Services Newsletter! - March
- Devereux TCV School Based Services Newsletter! - January
- Devereux TCV School Based Services Newsletter! - December
- Devereux TCV School Based Services Newsletter! - November
- Devereux TCV School Based Services Newsletter! - October
How to talk to your children about cancer
Mesothelioma - Talk to children about cancer
Specialized Foster Care Program
Specialized Foster Care Flyer [PDF]
Rainbow Kitchen
Personal Paths Program
Click the Image below to open the Resource Guide
Resources provided by the University of Pittsburgh "Department of Pediatrics"
How to help kids cope with the Holiday Season
For services, Western Behavioral Health now has one central line families can call to get connected to the appropriate provider.
More information on that Phone line, Click here.
When texting is the best or only option…
Finding confidential space to talk can be difficult when we are living in close quarters with others. Texting is an option when you need help.
Suicide Lifeline (National)
Text 988 | Call 988 | Chat 988lifeline.org
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/988-factsheet.pdf
Free 24/7 phone crisis support/chat in the U.S.
Crisis Text Line (National)
Text HOME to 741-741
https://www.crisistextline.org
Free 24/7 text crisis support in the U.S. can address suicidal thoughts
The Trevor Project (National)
Text START to 678-678
1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
24/7 crisis support for the LGBTQ community and advocacy.
The National Runaway Safeline
Text 66008
1-800-RUNAWAY
https://www.1800runaway.org
The National Runaway Safeline provides support for young people who have either run away from home, are considering running away from home, or may be bullied.