A few days ago, Erica Kuhn and Melissa Gionta-­Oliver were strangers. Now the two therapists from Plum are spearheading efforts to provide an online database of mental health resources for the Plum Borough School District and community after the tragic house explosion Saturday in the borough’s Rustic Ridge neighborhood. The
Amy Halter of Hyde Park is on a mission to break down stereotypes about mental health and to provide accessibility to those living rurally who may face challenges 
seeking professional treatment. Halter, 50, opened Balance and Grow Counseling Center in February at 152 Market St. in Leechburg. She said that