Allegheny CountyPNC Bank and Palumbo Charitable Trust also support AHN’s own Chill Mobile program
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 28, 2022 /PR Newswire/ — Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and pirate charitythe philanthropic arm of the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club, today announced a partnership to create a mobilized version of AHN’s innovative efforts. chill projectprovides behavioral health services and mindfulness training to western Pennsylvania school districts.
“Our program has proven to be a highly effective means of improving the health and well-being of our participants.”
Recognizing a pressing need, AHN and Pirates Charities teamed up to develop the Chill Mobile program to positively impact tens of thousands of local youth each year. The two have partnered to purchase and customize Chill Mobile vehicles that travel to school districts, workplaces and community organizations, significantly expanding the reach of AHN’s program. Other backers of Chill Mobile include the Redevelopment Authority. Allegheny CountyPNC, and Palumbo Charitable Trust.
Delivered through AHN Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Led by a team of behavioral health experts, The Chill Project uses mindfulness-based exercises to teach students, teachers, and parents to identify, discuss, and manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues provides an evidence-based, standardized approach for
“School is a constant source of stress, whether it’s taking classes, teaching, or nurturing students, and negative reactions to stress create significant barriers to learning and growth.” William Davis, EdD, founder and director of the Chill Project by AHN. “Our program has proven to be a highly effective means of improving the health and well-being of our participants and we are very excited about the opportunity to further expand access to these services through this new mobile feature. I am excited.”
According to Davies, schools that have participated in the Chill Project to date have seen tangible improvements, such as a decrease in the number of student behavioral health incidents such as chronic absenteeism, disruptive behavior, dropouts, and feelings of hopelessness. I have experienced great benefits. Improving the professional quality of life for educators and administrators. Parents and caregivers are happier.
While the COVID-19 pandemic, economic stress, and social unrest have exacerbated behavioral health problems for all people over the past few years, so too have disparities in access to behavioral health services in many communities. Exposed.
“This show was inspired by Will Davis and other members of AHN describe barriers schools face in terms of physical space and funding for onsite support programs. We needed to find innovative ways to provide children with these much-needed resources. ” Travis Williams, Pirate President. “Supporting the youth of our community has been at the heart of Pirates Charities mission for over 15 years. Please stop stigma about asking for help.”
AHN’s Chill Mobile turns learning evidence-based coping skills into a hands-on, interactive experience with the goal of not only improving individual mental health, but broadening the conversation to the wider community and reducing problems. Provide students and faculty with a calm space to participate. Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Treatment. The new Chill Mobile Vehicle features a Pirates-themed program that includes a virtual PNC Park experience, special messages from Pirates players, Pirates-themed stress relief giveaways, and more.
“Dealing with mental health that is detrimental to our quality of life is often accompanied by stigma. Our mental health and physical health are intertwined, and caring for mental health is life It’s important at every stage of the process,” the county official said. Rich Fitzgerald“Chill Mobile is a place to focus on good mental health so that our young people have a positive outlook, a sense of balance, and are empowered to approach their life and work goals in ways that are meaningful to them.” and provide plans. Allegheny County We are proud to have played a role in bringing this resource to our community and look forward to seeing what it means for those who use it. ”
AHN currently offers Chill Project programs in 31 West Jefferson Hills schools. Baldwin–white hall, south parkCarrington, Northgate, Charties Valley, Fairview (Erie)Canon McMillan, clairton When South Fayette As well as the school district, Shadyside Academy, three career and technical schools, CCAC Homewood. A specially designed ‘chill room’ has been created at the school to accommodate students and staff seeking the services of the chill project.
“The need for community-based mental health services is more urgent than ever, and we are extremely grateful to Pirates Charities and our other partners for their investment and commitment to this unique endeavor.” Ally Quick, Chief Philanthropic Officer of AHN. “The AHN Chill Project has already made a huge difference in the lives of many people, and our new mobile HIS program will increase that number exponentially.”
Chill Mobile resources are also available and can be customized for businesses, community organizations, and local events. For more information on how to introduce Chill Mobile to your school, organization or community, please contact Jefferson Hospital Counseling Services at (412) 650-1100.
About Allegheny Health Network:
Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org) is an integrated health care delivery system that provides greater service. Western Pennsylvania region. The network consists of 14 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, Health + Wellness pavilions, multiple employer physician organizations, home and community-based health services, research institutions, and group purchasing organizations. The network has nationally recognized programs for primary and emergency care, trauma care, cardiovascular disease, organ transplantation, cancer care, orthopedics, neurology and neurosurgery, women’s health, diabetes, and autoimmunity. Provide patients with access to a full spectrum of advanced healthcare services, including: such as illness. AHN has approximately 21,000 employees, a medical staff of over 2,600 physicians, and serves as a patient clinical campus. Drexel University medical school and Lake Erie College of osteopathic medicine.
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Source: Allegheny Health Network
