African American History Exhibit At Harpers Ferry ‘Closed For Renovation’
An executive order from President Donald Trump called for the removal of national park exhibits with "negative depictions."
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First Responders, Mental Health Experts Gather In Charleston For Crisis Intervention Team Training
Attendees at Charleston’s Summit will spend the next three days learning from CIT-certified law enforcement officers and behavioral health professionals about improved communication methods, identifying mental health resources for those in crisis and ensuring officer and community safety.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTaiwan Partnership, First Responder Mental Health Highlight House Happenings
Global partnerships and international politics took center stage in the House of Delegates Thursday, along with a continuing legislative effort to address the mental health crisis among the state’s first responders.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.VA. Lawmakers Learn of Challenges Facing EMS Squads
The disappearance of federal grants, decreases in volunteerism and the soaring cost of medical equipment have many EMS squads vastly under supported.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState EMS Director Tackling Recruitment, First Responder Mental Health Challenges
The dire shortage of EMTs and paramedics across West Virginia is now trending in a positive direction, but there is still much to be done to remedy what many call a first responder mental health crisis.
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First Responders Form Grassroots Mental Health Support Service
Faced with mounting suicides and PTSD rates, some West Virginia first responders struggling with job-related mental health issues are taking matters into their own hands.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReport On First Responders Mental Health Issues Sparks Crisis Reaction
Firefighters are more likely to take their own life than to die in the line of duty. First responder PTSD rates are triple the general population.
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