One in 44 children and one in 45 adults have Autism Spectrum Disorder.

What should you do if you think your child may be on the spectrum, or you’ve just received a diagnosis?

A panel of staff from our Amazing Kids Club Autism Center and Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) are here to answer those questions, and more in Episode 6.  Come join the conversation!

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At some point in life everyone will experience a loss - the loss of a job, a dream, a relationship, a loved one - and, throughout the pandemic many people have experienced more than their fair share. In episode 5, our panelists talk us through how to navigate loss, disappointment and grief. Join us for the conversation…

If you feel you need help and professional guidance about a mental health concern, please call 911, if it is urgent or reach out to our Crisis Intervention line 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 866.325.0339 or contact our Consumer Engagement Department during normal business hours at 717.632.4900. You can also find us online at www.truenorthwellness.org.

In this this month’s round table discussion, we are talking about Suicide… The signs to look for if you are concerned someone may be suicidal, how to get help for yourself or a loved one and how to move forward.  Suicide is a world-wide concern, with numbers rising during the pandemic. But, it is preventable. The key is to talk about it. In this episode, we are here to help start the conversation.

If you feel you need help and professional guidance about a mental health concern, please call 911, if it is urgent or reach out to our Crisis Intervention line 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 866.325.0339 or contact our Consumer Engagement Department during normal business hours at 717.632.4900. You can also find us online at www.truenorthwellness.org.

Many resources are mentioned throughout the episode.  Here is a list…

TrueNorth Crisis Hotline: 866.325.0339

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255

Text Line:  741741

National Suicide Prevention Website and chat: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Veteran’s Hotline: 800.273.8255, option 1

The Trevor Project: 866.488.7386 or www.thetrevorproject.org

Episode 3 focuses on Substance Use, Abuse and Recovery.  This is always a topic of concern within our communities, but as with all of mental and behavioral health, it’s an issue that has grown during the pandemic. Listen in as three of our TrueNorth experts talk through how to determine if your casual use has become a problem, making choices to fix that problem and what steps to take when you need more in-depth help.  We also discuss how to help a loved one who may be in this situation.

If you feel you need help and professional guidance about a mental health concern, please call 911, if it is urgent or reach out to our Crisis Intervention line 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 866.325.0339 or contact our Consumer Engagement Department during normal business hours at 717.632.4900. You can also find us online at www.truenorthwellness.org.

In Episode 2 we’re talking about Back to School - After COVID.  Last school year was tough… parents, kids, teachers, caregivers are all saying it!  For many families, schedules and structure were put on the back burner for day-to-day survival during homeschooling, hybrid virtual & in-person school, working from home, social distancing and all that came with the pandemic.  Listen in as our Director of Children’s Services, Family-Based Program Manager and School-based Program Manager discuss concerns – from both kids and parents – going into the new year, how to rebuild a family routine that works with the school schedule, while still enjoying the summer and how to know when behaviors and concerns call for seeking help.

If you feel you need help and professional guidance about a mental health concern, please call 911, if it is urgent or reach out to our Crisis Intervention line 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 866.325.0339 or contact our Consumer Engagement Department during normal business hours at 717.632.4900. You can also find us online at www.truenorthwellness.org.

Join us for our debut episode, where we discuss the importance of Self-Care; how to give ourselves grace and how to impress that on our children as well.

If you feel you need help and professional guidance about a mental health concern, please call 911, if it is urgent or reach out to our Crisis Intervention line 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 866.325.0339 or contact our Consumer Engagement Department during normal business hours at 717.632.4900. You can also find us online at www.truenorthwellness.org.

The TrueNorth Podcast is an initiative of Central PA-based behavioral health agency, TrueNorth Wellness Services and features a monthly round-table discussion with members of the TrueNorth staff about mental health-related topics relevant to the communities we serve.