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May 17, 2024 - Taylor, PA

Commission on Crime and Delinquency Highlights Riverside School District's Work to Support Student Mental Health with School Safety Grant Funding

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) visited Riverside High School to highlight their work to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding.

PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration.

"The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. "The numbers don't lie- mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives."

List of Speakers:
Paul Brennan, Riverside School District Superintendent
Scott Pentasuglio, Director of compliance and school safety coordinator riverside school district
Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director
Carol Armstrong, Riverside School Board President
Tina Wydeen, Riverside School District Mental Health Supervisor
JT Yarem, Counseling Department Chair/Crisis Counselor
Christian Englehardt, Riverside School District 6th grade student
Caitlin Mattioli - Teacher at Riverside School District (West Elementary)
Shannon Wells LPC, East Elementary



Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. The numbers dont lie mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. The numbers dont lie mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. The numbers dont lie mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. The numbers dont lie mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. The numbers dont lie mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. The numbers dont lie mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. The numbers dont lie mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. The numbers dont lie mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Paul Brennan, Riverside School District Superintendent, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The unwavering dedication of our mental health team has not only erased stigma and nurtured our students' well-being, but they have also sculpted a foundation of resilience, ensuring every child at Riverside School District thrives, not just academically, but in life, said Riverside School District Superintendent Paul Brennan..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Paul Brennan, Riverside School District Superintendent, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The unwavering dedication of our mental health team has not only erased stigma and nurtured our students' well-being, but they have also sculpted a foundation of resilience, ensuring every child at Riverside School District thrives, not just academically, but in life, said Riverside School District Superintendent Paul Brennan..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Paul Brennan, Riverside School District Superintendent, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The unwavering dedication of our mental health team has not only erased stigma and nurtured our students' well-being, but they have also sculpted a foundation of resilience, ensuring every child at Riverside School District thrives, not just academically, but in life, said Riverside School District Superintendent Paul Brennan..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Paul Brennan, Riverside School District Superintendent, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The unwavering dedication of our mental health team has not only erased stigma and nurtured our students' well-being, but they have also sculpted a foundation of resilience, ensuring every child at Riverside School District thrives, not just academically, but in life, said Riverside School District Superintendent Paul Brennan..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Scott Pentasuglio, Director of Compliance and School Safety Coordinator Riverside School District, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Scott Pentasuglio, Director of Compliance and School Safety Coordinator Riverside School District, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Scott Pentasuglio, Director of Compliance and School Safety Coordinator Riverside School District, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Scott Pentasuglio, Director of Compliance and School Safety Coordinator Riverside School District, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Carol Armstrong, Riverside School Board President, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Carol Armstrong, Riverside School Board President, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Carol Armstrong, Riverside School Board President, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Carol Armstrong, Riverside School Board President, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> JT Yarem, Counseling Department Chair/Crisis Counselor, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> JT Yarem, Counseling Department Chair/Crisis Counselor, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> JT Yarem, Counseling Department Chair/Crisis Counselor, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. The numbers dont lie mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tina Wydeen, Riverside School District Mental Health Supervisor, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_025.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tina Wydeen, Riverside School District Mental Health Supervisor, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tina Wydeen, Riverside School District Mental Health Supervisor, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_027.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tina Wydeen, Riverside School District Mental Health Supervisor, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_028.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tina Wydeen, Riverside School District Mental Health Supervisor, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_029.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. The numbers dont lie mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_030.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Shannon Wells, LPC East Elementary, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_031.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. ..The most recent data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey shows that four in 10 students reported feeling depressed or sad most days, and the number of students reporting self-harm, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts has increased in recent years, said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. The numbers dont lie mental health concerns are prevalent among our youth. At the state level we will continue to ensure that Pennsylvania schools have the resources they need to provide the mental health services and support that our kids need to live their best lives..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_032.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Shannon Wells, LPC East Elementary, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_033.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Shannon Wells, LPC East Elementary, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_034.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Christian Englehardt, Riverside School District 6th grade student, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_035.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Christian Englehardt, Riverside School District 6th grade student, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_036.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Christian Englehardt, Riverside School District 6th grade student, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_037.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Christian Englehardt, Riverside School District 6th grade student, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_038.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Christian Englehardt, Riverside School District 6th grade student, spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_039.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caitlin Mattioli, Teacher at Riverside School District (West Elementary), spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_040.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caitlin Mattioli, Teacher at Riverside School District (West Elementary), spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_041.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caitlin Mattioli, Teacher at Riverside School District (West Elementary), spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_042.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caitlin Mattioli, Teacher at Riverside School District (West Elementary), spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_043.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caitlin Mattioli, Teacher at Riverside School District (West Elementary), spoke at Riverside High School to highlight the work of the school to support student mental and behavioral health with PCCD school safety mental health grant funding...PCCD recently awarded $155 million in federal and state school safety funding, including $90 million in formula-based school mental health grants to support school-based mental and behavioral health supports, including the hiring of counselors and other resources for students. This funding was a top priority proposed by Governor Shapiro and enacted in the 2023-24 state budget. The Governor has doubled down on this significant investment in his proposed 2024-25 budget, again showing the importance of youth mental health and wellbeing to the Shapiro-Davis Administration. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/25929_PCCD_MentalHealth_ERD_044.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>