SARANAC LAKE Franklin County has around half a million dollars it is ready to give to local organizations working in the field of addiction treatment, the p
In many localities, community schools are a game changer for students and families. They serve as a hub for accessing vital resources like health care, social services, child-care and job training. They help schools move toward educational equality by providing support for students and families who lack stable housing, food and internet access. And they build partnership at the community, state and national level, allowing communities to tap into a wider range of resources.
St. Josephâs Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers Many people suffer from mental health concerns. Many are embarrassed to let others know that they are struggling. According to the 2021 report titled “The State of Mental Health in America,” put out by Mental Health America, the following are facts we should be aware of: ¯ Even before COVID-19, the prevalence of mental illness among adults was increasing. The numbers of persons experiencing symptoms of mental health concerns grew by 1.5 million people between 2017 and 2018. ¯ Rates of persons experiencing serious thoughts of suicide were also on the rise. ¯ The number of people seeking help with anxiety and depression rose drastically from January to September 2020.
acerbone@adirondackdailyenterprise.com SARANAC LAKE A program matching students and families in the Saranac Lake Central School District with assistance to work through poverty, health issues or homelessness has been a blessing for dozens of families during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to school administrators, program organizers and families receiving aid. In 2019, a collaboration between the Saranac Lake Central School District and Community Connections of Franklin County embedded CCFC Family Support Advocate Rachel Stender in the district to help families with anything from getting assistance to making monthly payments to filing paperwork for health insurance. This is part of the district’s Community School program, which seeks to provide everyday and emergency aid to families to support their kids’ success in school.