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Our mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in achieving safe, healthy, and productive lives while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services' program offices administer services that provide care and support to Pennsylvania's most vulnerable individuals and families.
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625 Forster St
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120, US
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Shapiro Administration Hosts Roundtable with Experts and Advocates to Inform Development of Maternal Health Strategic Plan, Seeks Public Input with New Maternal Health Care Survey: https://bit.ly/409n59o “Pregnancy, childbirth, and welcoming a new baby are exciting but often stressful times for parents. Tragically, for too many women – and Black women especially – having a child can be life-threatening if they cannot receive high-quality, accessible, and equitable care during and after their pregnancy,” said DHS Secretary Valerie Arkoosh, MD, MPH. “We cannot allow these trends to continue. This plan will set a path forward for our agencies and partners to work to address these urgent issues facing pregnant women so they have the care and support they deserve to care for themselves and focus on their family.” Healthy Start, Inc.
Deputy Secretary of the Office of Developmental Programs Kristin Ahrens recently joined Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Cities of Inclusion Summit, engaging with Philadelphia schools and the disability community to create a vision for Philadelphia as an inclusive city. As part of Special Olympics 50th anniversary celebrations, Philadelphia joined Chicago and Seattle to become one of the first three U.S. locations to commit to becoming an Inclusive City! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezz2R86k
Shapiro Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians with Disabilities of Available Resources to Help Eligible Voters Make Their Voices Heard: https://bit.ly/3Ysod6o “DHS works every day to help Pennsylvanians with disabilities live independently among family, friends, and neighbors so they may fully participate in that community. That includes doing our civic duty by exercising our right to vote,” said DHS Secretary Valerie Arkoosh, MD, MPH. “The right to vote is core to our democracy, and all Pennsylvanians should know that their right is honored and protected here in our Commonwealth, and resources are available for voters with disabilities to make sure they have what they need to cast their vote in this November’s election.” #ReadyToVotePA
Eligible Pennsylvanians, you have less than one week left to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election. Register to vote or update your voter registration information today: vote.pa.gov/Register #ReadytoVotePA
We want to hear from you! The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL), with support from Mercer Government Human Services Consulting (Mercer), part of Mercer Health & Benefits LLC, is conducting a rate study survey for the following Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS): • Adult Day • Structured Day Habilitation • Employment and Training • Personal Assistance (Agency) • Personal Assistance (Participant Directed) • Residential Habilitation Please submit the survey by Friday, November 15, 2024. Additional information and a preview of the survey questions are available on the Home and Community Waiver Providers ListServ: https://bit.ly/4elc88K
🌟It's National Food Bank Week! 🌟Let's celebrate the incredible work of food banks across PA that tirelessly provide nourishment and support to those in need. Together, we can make a difference and make sure everyone has access to nutritious meals. 🥫🍞🍎➡️ feedingpa.org
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Happy National #ComingOutDay ❤️🧡💛 YOU MATTER 💚💙💜 If you or someone you know needs confidential help, support is available 24/7/365 💗 Dial 988 and press 3 to talk to an LGBTQI-trained crisis counselor or 💗 Text PRIDE to 988 for LGBTQI+ resources https://lnkd.in/gdPeYQAE
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Join the dozens of doulas who are transforming families and communities across Pennsylvania! Earn the perinatal doula credential today! Subsidies are still available for those who qualify. padoulacomission.org #doula #doulas #doulaprovider #doulacare #doulaaccess #birth #pregnant
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Gen Z knows mental health is highkey critical to the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities! We know mental health issues like depression and anxiety increase the risk of substance misuse. That is why, as part of the Office of Governor Josh Shapiro's Behavioral Health Council, we are breaking down silos to address gaps in access, affordability, and delivery of mental health and substance use disorder services for Pennsylvanians at every stage of their life. More about the Behavioral Health Council, including its members - DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika D. Davis-Jones and leadership from The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Pennsylvania Insurance Department, PA Department of Aging, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, PA Department of State, PA Department of Agriculture, and Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry is here: https://lnkd.in/eQvHqAWv The Council also includes appointees from the Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and legislature. Mental Illness Awareness Week, running through tomorrow, Oct 12, and coinciding with several mental health awareness days, is a great reminder to prioritize your well-being. #MIAW #WorldMentalHealthDay