“Give an Hour” is a non-profit organization providing free mental/emotional health services to U.S. military personnel and families affected by the current wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. As part of its stated mission “to develop national networks of volunteers capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society…, Give an… Read More »
Free crisis counseling services are available to residents in 34 Texas counties in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Disaster-related crisis counseling services are funded by FEMA and administered by the Texas Department of State Health Services. In a related news item, the Associated Press reports that crisis counseling helps people understand that their emotional reactions… Read More »
“Depression affects 20 million Americans above the age of 18 each year. More than 80 percent of those diagnosed with depression can be successfully treated, but it takes early recognition, intervention and support.” Source: http://tinyurl.com/3zy4vc ThePittsburghChannel.com reports, “The Allegheny County Department of Human Services has teamed up with Screening for Mental Health Inc. to offer… Read More »