Gabby Petito’s family announces $100K donation to domestic violence hotline Thursday, August 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Nearly one year after the death of Gabby Petito, her family announced a major donation to help victims of domestic violence.The Gabby Petito Foundation, formed by Petito's family after her death, has donated $100,000 to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which... Read More.
Pandemic heightens focus on mental health care as new hotline number launches Thursday, March 31 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline prepares to launch its new three-digit number in July, mental health experts worry about workforce capacity issues hindering the ability to provide 24/7 crisis care.The federal government has allocated a significant amount of funding to... Read More.
Need a pep talk? Kindergartners share encouragement, joy in viral hotline Wednesday, March 9 by ABC News(HEALDSBURG, Calif.) -- A group of grade-schoolers is inadvertently bringing joy, laughter and some wise words to thousands of strangers, all thanks to their Peptoc art project.Peptoc is the brainchild of art teacher Jessica Martin and artist Asherah Weiss, who worked with the K-6 students... Read More.
Horse Racing Commission launches Integrity Hotline for suspected illegal behavior Wednesday, March 2 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission launched an Integrity Hotline for reporting suspected illegal or unethical behavior at Pennsylvania's six racetracks. Tips can be reported anonymously at any time by leaving a detailed message at (717) 787-1942.Commission staff will follow up to... Read More.
Don’t hook up: ‘Don’t Look Up’ emergency number actually connected viewers to naughty hotline Wednesday, January 5 by ABC News(NOTE NATURE) Viewers of Adam McKay's dark comedy Don't Look Up, streaming now on Netflix, discovered an X-rated Easter egg after dialing a number suggested by Leonardo DiCaprio's character, astronomer Randall Mindy, to relieve stress caused by a "planet-killer" asteroid hurtling towards Earth.The number,... Read More.
Struggling with loneliness, anxiety, or addiction? Here’s how to connect and get support. Friday, December 25 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA - The PA government shared resources for people struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation, and other stressors this holiday season.The holidays can be both a time of joy and a period of stress for people, depending on their circumstances. However, given the... Read More.
World Suicide Prevention Day: military veterans especially at risk Thursday, September 10 by wcednewsAnnville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging everyone to light a candle at 8 p.m. on Sept. 10 in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. The annual observance is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention.About 47,000... Read More.
No one is alone, mental health help is available in Pennsylvania Saturday, August 15 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA - If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, resources are available in Pennsylvania. You can talk to someone on the phone immediately, as a phone call or text, for free, to help you with these difficult emotions, which... Read More.
How to get help or report child abuse and domestic violence Friday, April 17 by wcednewsPennsylvania – As the Stay at Home order continues in Pennsylvania and schools remain shut down for the remainder of the academic year, kids at stuck at home... some of them in unhappy, abusive homes, unfortunately.We have a comprehensive list of phone numbers you... Read More.
Clearfield Police: help with Crisis Hotline, reported scam, missing package Thursday, January 30 by wcednewsClearfield, PA – Here's more proof that police do more than just respond to crimes and make arrests... Police in Clearfield were able to help someone who was trying to call the Crisis Hotline but couldn't because of phone issues.Clearfield Borough Police officers were... Read More.
