Choose Kindness
MIFFLIN COUNTY COMMUNITIES THAT CARE
Feeling Anxious? HELP IS AVAILABLE
The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced the launch of a statewide Support & Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate staff who will be available 24/7 to assist Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and refer them to community-based resources that can further help to meet individual needs.
The toll-free, round-the-clock support line is available at
1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial 724-631-5600.
CCR staff are trained to be accessible, culturally competent, and skilled at assisting individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, co-occurring disorders, and other special needs. Staff use the principles of trauma-informed care to listen, assess needs, triage calls, and provide appropriate referral to community resources to children, teens, adults, and special populations.
Other resources available to Pennsylvanians in need of support, include:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
- Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
- Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders): 1-800-662-4357
- Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Helpline – 1-888-772-7227
- National Domestic Violence Helpline – 1-800-799-7233
Visit the PA Department of Health’s dedicated Coronavirus web page for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19.
The kids say...
Click on the site mcsd12-my.sharepoint.com in the One Drive box below to play the video.
PAWSitive Vibes MCSD is a MC Communities That Care student led group. This group of amazing kids are showing kindness one good vibe at a time!! They are creating a culture of kindness, showing compassion, reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, and demonstrating how acts of kindness can start a positive chain reaction of good vibes!
If you have an instagram account, please go to PAWSitive_Vibes_MCSD and support kids who are taking action to make a difference.
be kind.
BE A CHAMPION
Our goal is to prevent adolescent problem behaviors and promote positive youth development. CTC has a broad-based coalition that identifies specific risk and protective factors to focus on, and then seeks evidence-based programs, strategies, new initiatives and education opportunities to address those priorities.
Everyone has an opportunity to be involved with CTC. We strive to have participation from as many community sectors and youth as possible.
Everyone needs a prevention champion!
Get involved with CTC for our youth, our community and our future.
We will review the 2019 PAYS report in MAY. Students attending Mifflin County School District and Belleville Mennonite School in the 6, 8, 10, and 12th grades participated in taking the survey.
SAVE OUR TOWN
Use the link below and SHOP!
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Plan ahead for birthday gifts, anniversaries, Mother's Day, etc. It is the perfect time to get someone special (including yourself!) a gift card to use in the future or for take-out during the current COVID-19 crisis.
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"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." – Coretta Scott King
Mifflin County Communities That Care
MISSION: To promote the healthy development of the children of Mifflin County and to prevent juvenile delinquency, violence by and among children, teen pregnancy, truancy, school dropouts, substance abuse and undesirable actions and attitudes that may be harmful to youth.
VISION: Because of community-wide collaboration, Mifflin County will have safe, caring and drug-free neighborhoods for all children.
Email: akammerer@tiu11.org
Website: www.mccares.com
Phone: 717-248-8123
Facebook: facebook.com/MifflinCountyCommunitiesThatCare
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FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS
Mifflin County School District Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Drive through.
- Lewistown Elementary door #12.
- New Life Church
- Lewistown Borough Plaza (between the old Bon-Ton and Caperella)
- East Derry
- Lewistown Alliance Church
Sheetz- Reedsville Kidz Meal. Ask at the register.
Wilson's Meats Bag lunch 10 a.m. while supplies last
Trolley Care Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Square Cafe & Bakery Mon- Fri, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Miscellaneous
Crossroads Pregnancy Center (Lewistown) Free diapers.
Featheres Hills Homestead 1/2 dozen free chicken eggs. Private message FB for details.
Smitty's Bar and Grill Free potatoes while supplies last. Private message FB for details.