Thomas J. Gamble Mercyhurst University Civic Institute

Last week, we learned how to use the PAY Web Tool. To watch the webinar, go to https://ow.ly/xqLC50TksAL
The PAYS Web Tool allows us to identify what youth are experiencing based on demographics, experience in school, their substance use, and more. Click here to view the PAYS Web Tool. https://ow.ly/rHG450TksAN

According to the Pennsylvania Violent Death Reporting System, 5% of su***de victims in Erie County from 2018-2020 were teens. One way our community can stay ahead of the curve in preventing these deaths is through tracking PAYS data in order to get a more accurate assessment of the mental health concerns facing our youth and develop data-driven, preventative solutions with partners all throughout the community.

United Way of Erie County Welcomes 4 New Community School Directors to Support Students at Erie High The team will focus on addressing the identified needs and gaps within Erie High. They will also work to ensure students are supported in all aspects of their academic and personal development.

Su***de is a concern that leaves an impact on family, friends, and everyone in the community. This Su***de Prevention Month, we find it important to disseminate the impact and data of su***de deaths in Erie County.

We encourage you to please reach out to the many national and local services offered if you are in need of support and encourage those who you know are in need of support to do the same.

Hope after incarceration – Erie nonprofit’s re-entry program gives prisoners a second chance at life Violent crime is down in the City of Erie, and the police chief said some credit belongs to its community partners. One local nonprofit is providing a program that gives those released from prison …

September is Attendance Awareness Month! At Harding, we love celebrating and recognizing students who are at school on time, all day, every day - but there is also a lot of research behind the importance of school attendance. While we understand that students will miss school from time to time, we strive to educate families on attendance policies and make every day count!

Help keep our students safe as they head back to the classroom. Talk to your children about bus stop safety and know PA’s school bus stopping law before you get behind the wheel: bit.ly/PSP-SchoolBus

Mercyhurst's new approach: Moving beyond depression screenings to foster hope and connection among students Mercyhurst's new approach: Moving beyond depression screenings to foster hope and connection among students Friday, August 16, 2024 Positivity is a concept not typically aligned with depression, but it is the driver for a new initiative of the Mercyhurst University Counseling Center. Since 2007, the...

Planning a trip can be stressful, but if you’re leaving town with your abusive partner, you might be more concerned about your own safety while traveling. Here are some tips to consider 👇

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3uufGQV

Data from the PAYS allows researchers, policymakers, and community organizations to track the development of protective factors key to reducing harmful behavior among youth in Erie County. The primary protective factors for Erie County and their prevalence can be seen below. For more information, visit: https://www.pccd.pa.gov/Juvenile-Justice/Pages/2023-PAYS-County-Reports.aspx

It is important for everyone in the United States who has opioid use disorder to have access to evidence-based medication and treatment. To find help please visit findtreatment.gov

Having conversations with your tweens and teens about their experience with social media is important, but it can also be intimidating. The AAP’s Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health created these scripts to make having these conversations a little easier: https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/conversation-starters-for-families-about-media/

Data from the PAYS allows researchers, policymakers, and community organizations to track the development of risk factors affecting Erie County. The priority risk factors for Erie County and their prevalence can be seen below. For more information, visit: https://www.pccd.pa.gov/Juvenile-Justice/Pages/2023-PAYS-County-Reports.aspx

🚨 TW 🚨 Many survivors are unaware of the dangers of strangulation, which is one of the most serious forms of abuse.

The information in this post is not meant to scare you, but you deserve to know the dangers of strangulation so you can make the best plan to keep yourself safe.

If you have been strangled in your relationship, it’s vital that you find help. If possible, you can search our local resources page to find a domestic violence agency near you. Our advocates can help you! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tmLI1Z

📲 CALL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
💬 CHAT: https://bit.ly/3WjBwTD
⌨️ TEXT: "START" to 88788

In highlighting the role of research in advancing data-driven solutions regarding children and families, self-report data from surveys such as PAYS set the standard. For more information, please check out the 2023 PAYS survey results here: https://www.pccd.pa.gov/Juvenile-Justice/Pages/Pennsylvania-Youth-Survey-(PAYS)-2023.aspx

Gambling is everywhere! As access to gambling activities continues to grow, communities must face the reality that the impacts are wide ranging.

The Erie County Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and the Mercyhurst University Civic Institute are currently conducting a community-wide problem gambling needs assessment. The survey is open to everyone, whether you gamble or not, and can be accessed by scanning the QR code or entering the link into a web browser.

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Help guide future health programs and services by completing the
Erie County Community Health Assessment Survey 2024

For residents of Erie County, Pennsylvania 18 years and older
Complete the survey TODAY!
Scan the QR code or visit https://eriecountypa.gov/healthsurvey

For questions: 814-451-6700 or [email protected]

'Looking out for us:' yearly Erie-area count sheds light on scope of homelessness Erie County’s Single Point In Time count of the county’s homeless population is mandated annually by the federal government.

We are hiring a Research Anaylst! Please help us spread the word!

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https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2023/07/08/erie-county-pa-sustainable-housing-projects-more-than-750k-awarded-reduce-homelessness/70391141007/

More than $750K awarded to support housing for low-income, at-risk Erie County residents The funding includes grants to the Erie County Land Bank, the Housing Authority of the City of Erie and the Housing and Neighborhood Development Service.

Listen in to learn more about what’s happening with the Home Team in Erie County working on the issue of homelessness.

https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/49081797/upcoming-juneteenth-events-in-erie

Upcoming Juneteenth Events in Erie The City of Erie unveiled upcoming events at Mayor Joe Schember's weekly news conference to celebrate Juneteenth during the next few days

https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2023/05/19/erie-police-resurrects-specialty-unit-to-respond-to-crisis-calls/70226564007/

Erie police Crisis Unit hits the street to aid those with mental health, domestic issues Erie police taps experienced officers to fill Crisis Unit, respond to mental health and other calls

Be sure to check out the latest addition to our housing community on June 7th!

https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/erie-county-to-launch-leti-program-becoming-22nd-pa-county-to-join-office-of-attorney-generals-diversion-initiative/

Erie County to Launch LETI Program, Becoming 22nd Pa. County to Join Office of Attorney General’s Diversion Initiative HARRISBURG— Attorney General Michelle Henry today announced that Erie County has joined the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), a collaborative program launched by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and law enforcement to divert individuals in need to treatment services.