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Learn more about the Community Health Needs Assessment.
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based on health assessment indicators.
We have made a lot of progress but there is more work to be done.
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have joined the effort so far to help create a stronger community and a healthier Blair County!
The Healthy Blair County Coalition (HBCC) is a partnership of local individuals and organizations working to promote the social, economic, emotional, and physical well-being of area residents.
A healthy Blair County community.
The mission of the HBCC is to assess facets of a healthy Blair County by sharing resources, engaging local partnerships, and implementing strategies and programs to make a positive impact on the lives of the people in our community.
The Healthy Blair County Coalition is collaborating with community partners to sponsor a series of events to provide education and available resources to combat fraud and highlight the potential dangers of social media. As a result of our Community Health Needs Assessment and concerns by various agencies, overuse/addiction/scams related to cell phones, social media, and the internet was ranked as the highest concern by residents. There is no cost to attend but please register using the link below.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Blair County Convention Center
2:00 – 4:00 pm or 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Morrison’s Cove Memorial Park
2:00 – 4:00 pm or 6:00 – 8:00 pm
The Mental Health Work Group has a developed a training based on the Columbia-Suicide Assessment Tool. The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs. The training is available at no cost to any agency or organization. Under the leadership of the Blair County Department of Social Services, an app was developed and can be downloaded on the App Store (search Columbia Protocol).
