Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, Inc.

09/14/2026

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Have a ♥️ Margaret Life's a Dance 💗🌟🙏 B. Moss

09/14/2026

This is it, this is why you share your experience, strength and hope--someone out there needs to know they are not alone.

09/14/2026

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe a wide range of effects resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) & which have life-long impact. These can include physical, emotional & developmental delays and learning disabilities. Because the child’s presentation may meet the diagnostic criteria for a variety of physical and mental health disorders, a multi-disciplinary approach is recommended to obtain an accurate diagnosis.
🎗️FASD is thought to affect 3 to 5% of the general population which makes it 4-5 times more prevalent than autism. Care experienced children seem disproportionately affected by FASD & concerns for their child, in relation to the impact on them of PAE, is a significant issue in the lives of many adoptive parents & carers.
🎗️The damage to the brain caused by PAE mainly occurs in the parts of the brain that affect information processing. It is important to hold this in mind when dealing with challenging behaviors shown by a child with FASD. Thinking ‘can’t’ rather than ‘won’t’ can help to reframe the meaning of the behavior & help us to be more patient & empathic in our responses.
🎗️There is no ‘one size fits all’ to supporting children with FASD, but there are strategies that can help.
🎗️FASD is complicated & every child is unique and will experience different challenges, as well as having different strengths. Individualized plans that accommodate difference are vital to success. It’s important to think beyond chronological age and meet each child at their developmental, social, and emotional stages, with patience & kindness.

09/11/2026

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Have a ♥️ Margaret 's a Dance 💗🌟🙏 B. Moss

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Speaking up assertively is a wonderful skill that not everyone will appreciate as much as you do when you do it--that shouldn't stop you from letting people be aware of your boundaries. They might not like it, but you are taking care of yourself.

09/10/2026

🍲 A Warm Meal. A Friendly Face. A Place to Belong. 💚
At the Prince of Peace Center, we believe that sharing a meal is about more than food—it's about fellowship, dignity, and community.
Our Soup Kitchen is open every Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, offering a nutritious meal in a welcoming environment. Whether you choose to dine in and enjoy fellowship or grab a meal to go, our doors are open to everyone.
Since 1983, our Soup Kitchen has been serving our neighbors with compassion and care, continuing the legacy of Sister Benita Repasky and the many volunteers, supporters, and partners who make this ministry possible.
A special thank you to the Mercer County Food Bank and all who help us nourish both body and spirit.
📍 Prince of Peace Center
502 Darr Avenue
Farrell, PA 16121
No one should have to face hunger alone. We look forward to welcoming you. ❤️

09/10/2026

You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference. Su***dePrevention starts with connection.
📞Crisis TEXT LINE:
📞Text "START" to 741741
📞📞National Su***de Prevention Hotline dial "988" or
📞📞📞1-800-273-8255
📞📞📞📞Mercer County Crisis
724-662-662-2227 or 911

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09/09/2026

Is it true?
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?

If the answer is no to any one of these three questions, why is it coming out of your mouth? Be kind.

The mouth should have three gatekeepers: is it true? is it kind? and is it necessary?
Credit: Natural Life