Montgomery County, PA Department of Health and Human Services

We are pleased to announce the release of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2023 Annual Report. This comprehensive report provides an overview of the programs, services, and initiatives that HHS has undertaken to improve the health and well-being of our community over the past year. We invite you to read the 2023 Annual Report to learn more about how HHS is working to ensure a safe, healthy, and thriving Montgomery County. The report is available on our website, https://lnkd.in/e4_9YbUk Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Together, we can build a healthier and stronger community. #HHSMontcoPA

Congratulations to Katie Kucz from our #HHSMontcoPA Office of Drug & Alcohol on winning the 2024 Marcopul Legacy in Prevention Award! We are proud to celebrate Katie’s contributions to substance use prevention and her commitment to improving community well-being in Montgomery County and throughout Pennsylvania. Learn more about the award here: https://lnkd.in/d4CsCEJJ

Our #HHSMontcoPA Office of Senior Services (OSS) is proud to participate in SAGECare credentialing as part of our ongoing commitment to serving LGBTQ+ older adults. SAGECare is a cultural competency training program for: Skilled nursing facilities Health care organizations Assisted living communities Hospice and palliative care Long-term care communities Home health providers Anyone providing services to older adults When surveyed, 9 out of 10 individuals in the LGBTQ+ community feared discrimination in care settings if providers knew their sexual orientation or gender identity. These trainings help service providers create more LGBTQ+-welcoming organizations, and obtaining credentials help LGBTQ+ people find those trained providers. More info available here: https://lnkd.in/erH3_DjC OSS is credentialed via SAGECare, with our last credentialing occurring in 2020. All staff of OSS completed requisite training in order to establish that credential. In the fall of 2024, we anticipate renewing our credential and leveling up to Platinum Credentialing. Thank you to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging for sponsoring the management training series.

Yesterday evening, we hosted a hybrid public hearing to discuss the Human Services Block Grant Plan and the Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan for Community Planning and Development. This public hearing was an opportunity for stakeholders and residents to provide feedback, ask questions, and contribute to the planning and development of essential community services. HHS team members Tamra Williams, Ph.D., Pam Howard, Kayleigh Silver, LSW, and Linda Moore-Singleton delivered presentations. View the presentations here: https://lnkd.in/e5_akzSA The next hearing will be held in-person July 23, 2024 at the HSC Community Room (1430 Dekalb Street, Norristown) at 3:00pm. #HHSMontcoPA

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Earlier today, we welcomed PA Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra L. Bogen, to Norristown. This was an opportunity for open conversation around how the state and county levels can collaborate and how the state Department is evolving its goals and structures. OPH was also able to share updates on many of our current initiatives, such as the Community Health Assessment, emergency preparedness, and the new Food Policy Council. PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH #HHSMontcoPA

Aging Our Way, PA is a 10-year plan to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s older adults and improve services for this rapidly growing population. It was signed by Governor Shapiro on May 31 at Generations Of Indian Valley. Jennifer Haeussler-Barnhart, Administrator for the #HHSMontcoPA Office of Senior Services, gave the opening remarks and introduced PA Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich. For the full video event, visit this site: https://lnkd.in/d3k7VX2G

Last week, Commissioners Winder and DiBello attended the Community Support Program's Annual Mental Health Awards to celebrate hardworking individuals who have overcome personal challenges in their journeys toward growth and recovery, while being beacons of hope to others seeking mental wellness. These award winners have played significant roles in enriching the communities across #MontcoPA, fostering recovery and resiliency in our neighborhoods, and inspiring hope by setting positive examples for others. "Together, we can work towards building a community where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive and experience wellness. The work of supporting people in their struggle with mental health issues is powerful. It is transformative. It is essential to building the community that Montgomery County deserves to be." - Commissioner Winder. This #MentalHealthAwareness Month, we're proud to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring access to necessary resources and support for all members of our community.

Shapiro Administration And Montgomery County Officials Highlight Governor’s Proposed Investments In Behavioral Health Funding, Honor Behavioral Health Services Employee: https://bit.ly/4bmj1oM DHS Secretary Valerie Arkoosh, MD, MPH visited Montgomery County, PA to highlight behavioral health investments in Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 proposed budget, which provides much-needed funding for mental health, substance use, and crisis services across the Commonwealth. Secretary Arkoosh also presented the 2024 Dennis Marion Impact Award to LeeAnn Moyer for her decades of public service and the positive impact she has had on policy, programs, and people in Montgomery County. “As a former Montgomery County Commissioner, I know first-hand how dedicated LeeAnn Moyer has been to ensure that critical, life-saving services are available to our neighbors and in our communities every day. Even in the face of scarce resources, she has worked tirelessly to ensure that Montgomery County residents have access to essential behavioral health treatments and supports,” said Secretary Arkoosh. “The Shapiro Administration is committed to building and maintaining behavioral health systems of care so that counties can continue to provide these services. I want to thank the county and state professionals who are helping our fellow Pennsylvanians stay healthy and thrive, and we must give them more support to meet their communities’ needs.” Montgomery County, PA Department of Health and Human Services

Congratulations to our very own LeeAnn Moyer for receiving the 2024 Dennis Marion Impact Award. Dennis Marion's commitment to public service and to engaging the individuals who use services was obvious to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Every year since 2017, the Dennis Marion Impact Award collects nominations for public servants who embody this sentiment. It is a way for us to honor those who have significantly impacted Pennsylvania's behavioral health service and resource capabilities for the better. Thank you to The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for allowing us to formally honor LeeAnn, and thank you to the many sponsors and supporters who made the event possible. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6jjYu_D