PA Quarterly Connections

Quarterly Connections is a summary of the latest news for our customers, providers, state and county officials, legislators, and community stakeholders interested in behavioral health services:

Spring 2025

Positive Behavioral Health Experiences and Connections in April and May Reduce Stigma – Now Let’s Do More
Community Help Center is a New and Innovative Emergency Shelter Program in Cambria County
The 4th Annual Bucks-Mont Food Drive Continues Through June 13
Magellan Hosted the 1st Annual Autism Community Walk on April 27 in Bethlehem
Hope Connections Team Demonstrates a True Focus on Caring for Those We Serve
3rd Annual Lehigh Valley Health & Human Services Job Fair Was Held at the Lehigh Valley Mall on March 25
Magellan’s Pennsylvania Team Volunteers Together at Spring Cleanup Projects

Fall 2024

Strategic Planning Symposiums Offer Collaborative Discussions and Innovative Thinking
Magellan’s PCP Toolkit Gives a Practitioner the Screening Tools and Information Needed for Behavioral Health Referrals
Magellan Coordinates the 3rd Annual Bucks-Mont Food Drive
Magellan Hosts Plenary Discussion at Annual Harvest Full of Hope Conference
Cambria County Housing Summit on October 15 Shared Local Housing Resources
Food as Medicine Programs are Growing in Montgomery County
Magellan’s PA Team Increases Local Volunteer Opportunities at Food and Social Services Organizations

Spring 2024

Our 2024 Report to the Community Includes our Key Areas of Focus and Engagement Activities in our Counties
3rd Annual Magellan Bucks-Mont Food Drive Starts on September 16
Voting Information Resources are Available
8th Annual Recovery in the Valley in Cambria County is September 28
The Autism Action Committee in the Lehigh Valley is Seeking Additional Members
Magellan’s Pennsylvania Team Will Host Four Workshops During the 2024 RCPA Conference
June is PTSD Awareness Month

Fall 2023

Introducing the Behavioral Health Matters Podcast
Magellan Hosts Plenary Discussion at Annual Harvest Full of Hope Conference
Magellan Coordinates the 2nd Annual Bucks-Mont Food Drive
New Crisis Center Opened on November 1 in Cambria County
Best Practices for Holiday Emotional Wellbeing
2nd Annual Lehigh Valley Health & Human Services Job Fair at Penn State Lehigh Valley on April 11
Magellan’s Pennsylvania Team Volunteers in October at Food and Social Services Organizations

Spring 2023

Important Resources to Improve the Provider Workforce Situation
June is Pride Month – Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Community
Magellan has Translated Documents Available to Support Increase of Ukrainian and Russian Refugees in Bucks County
Magellan will Host a BIPOC Mental Health and Relationships Webinar on July 26
Jenna Woodward Receives the Bucks County CSP Champion Award for 2023
Additional Provider Performance Standards are Available on our Website
Magellan Hosted its 6th Annual S.T.A.R. Summit on May 10 in Cambria County to Celebrate Recovery and Resiliency Efforts

Fall 2022

A 5-Year Success Story in Cambria County
Magellan Invites Providers to a Town Hall Webinar on Dec. 19
Team Up Against Hunger Food Drive in Bucks County and Montgomery County
Availity Training Resources are Available
Magellan Hosts Plenary Discussion at Annual Harvest Full of Hope Conference
Magellan Supports Calming Kit Initiative for Elementary and Intermediate Students in the Wilson Area School District
Magellan’s Pennsylvania Team Shows Caring Spirit in October at Food and Social Services Organizations

Spring 2022

Mental Health Awareness Should Be Focused on All Year Long
Public Health Emergency and Medical Assistance
MY LIFE Meetings Return to In-person
Magellan and DUOS Expand Their Relationship to Offer Older Adult Support in More Counties
Magellan Explorer is our Quality Improvement Department’s Quarterly Newsletter
Magellan Hosted its 5th Annual S.T.A.R. Summit on May 25 in Cambria County to Celebrate Recovery and Resiliency Efforts
Behavioral Health Resources

Fall 2021

It’s Time To Take Action for Youth Mental Health
Provider Performance Standards are Available on our Website
Housing Instability and Homelessness Require Our Attention
5th Annual Recovery in the Valley Celebrated Recovery and Resiliency Efforts in Cambria County
‘Best Practices for IBHS’ Webinar Series Led by Psychologist Advisor, John Siegler, PsyD
Coming Soon: Our Upgraded Website!
Magellan’s Pennsylvania Team Volunteer at Food and Social Services Organizations for Annual Cares Month in October

Spring 2021

Opioid Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorder During COVID-19
Magellan Hosted a Provider Town Hall in December
Magellan Healthcare Presents Clinical Model for Serving The Behavioral Health Needs of High-Risk Children and Adolescents
Over 375 Community and Online Resources on MagellanofPA.com
Medical Assistance Transportation Resources Are Available
MY LIFE Pennsylvania Virtual Events Are On The 3rd Tuesday of Each Month
The Lifeline Phone Program is Helpful to Members Needing a Phone or Broadband Internet Solution

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