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What Does Adhd Mean?

What Does Adhd Mean?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that can affect both children and adult which is considered as a neurobiological developmental disorder. A person with ADHD is commonly known to have attention span problems and presence of hyperactivity in an excessive manner. To those children with ADHD, they usually act without thinking. They are… Continue Reading

Please Consider Helping Local Families With Basic Necessities

Sisters Place specializes in filling the gaps that exist in addressing our residents’ needs: mental health care, life skills training, career development, substance abuse recovery and housing placement assistance when the family is ready to move on. … Continue Reading

Dr. Trombetta Honored at Autumn Gala

When we visit Midland these days, we see a supreme example of a community that has gone through a recovery process. There is a feeling of hope and inspiration that is due in large part to Dr. Trombetta’s vision and success.” – Jennifer M. Baker, president, Mental Health Association of Beaver County. Beaver County Mental Health Association honors… Continue Reading

Mental Health Assesments Now Available at PA CareerLink

PA CareerLink® Beaver County Welcomes New Partner to Our Beaver Valley Mall Facility  Beaver County Behavioral Health is now in place to provide Prescheduled Mental Health Assessments at the PA CareerLink® Beaver Valley Mall location.  If you are an individual in need, please call 724-891-2827 to schedule your appointment. There are 2 appointments available each… Continue Reading

Visiting a Loved One with Dementia

Free workshop for family caregivers  Valley Care Association, Arden Courts, and Heartland Home Health and Hospice will present “Visiting a Loved One with Dementia” on June 8, 2011 from 6—7:30 p.m. at the Valley Care Adult Day Services Center, 345 Maplewood Avenue, Ambridge, PA, 15003.  Donna B. Sauers, RN, MS will be the evening’s presenter. … Continue Reading

Chartiers Center Receives Grant for Homeless Project

Chartiers Community Mental Health and Retardation Center Inc. has received a HUD grant to provide services for the homeless with a mental health diagnosis. Last spring, Chartiers applied for and has been awarded $2.18 million for five years to support 62 homeless, mentally ill individuals and families through the HUD:  Shelter Plus Care program. Shelter Plus… Continue Reading

How to Cope When a Loved One Has Dementia

Free workshop for family caregivers Valley Care Association and Home Instead Senior Care will present “How to Cope When a Loved One Has Dementia” on May 18, 2011 from 6—7:30 p.m. at the Valley Care Adult Day Services Center, 345 Maplewood Avenue, Ambridge, PA, 15003.  Dementia expert Elaine Dively, MSW, LSW will be the evening’s… Continue Reading

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