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18 Feb 2022
Free trauma therapy is a win-win for Lebanon County residents

Free trauma therapy is a win-win for Lebanon County residents

Community Violence Prevention, In the News
by Ali Perrotopublished by Leb Town The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the way we live our lives, the ways we communicate, and the ways work and school happen. In the spring of 2020, none of us could’ve imagined the long-term scope of this global pandemic. What we may not have realized at that time was that our entire community, and in fact the entire world,…
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18 Feb 2022
Community Health Council and partners launch Lebanon County Community Health Needs Assessment

Community Health Council and partners launch Lebanon County Community Health Needs Assessment

In the News, Press Release
See the original article on Leb Town Do you have 10 minutes? We are listening!  The Community Health Council of Lebanon County, in partnership with the REACH Project, Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the United Way is asking you to participate in a community survey about your health and overall wellness.   The anonymous survey includes questions about health services, housing, transportation, and personal wellbeing.…
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02 Nov 2021

Community Health Council of Lebanon work to prevent violence, arrest made in case of teen’s death

Community Violence Prevention, In the News, ,
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) — Lebanon City Police are continuing their investigation into the homicide of a 16-year-old earlier this week. Violence, specifically gun violence, isn’t as prevalent in Lebanon as it is in Harrisburg or Lancaster, but community leaders are actively working to find solutions to prevent it. https://www.abc27.com/news/local/lebanon/community-health-council-of-lebanon-county-working-to-prevent-violence/?fbclid=IwAR3iri0Z1KNV8B-XzKnStmp7_Kk1O2zkTuuUFu8U4syQrdQ3IVccScQYTQ4
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20 Apr 2021
Pinwheel Project Series: ¿Cuáles son los impactos a largo plazo del abuso infantil?

Pinwheel Project Series: ¿Cuáles son los impactos a largo plazo del abuso infantil?

Child Abuse Prevention, Community Violence Prevention, Press Release
Part 4 of 4 in Pinwheel Series El abuso infantil es demasiado común. En el condado de Lebanon, el año pasado, los Servicios para Niños y Jóvenes investigaron 1.363 casos de abuso y negligencia infantil. Los estudios muestran que casi el 60% de la población experimentó abuso emocional, físico o sexual cuando era niño, y casi el 25% experimentó abuso emocional o negligencia. Los traumas de…
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20 Apr 2021
Pinwheel Project Series: What are the long-term impacts of Child Abuse?

Pinwheel Project Series: What are the long-term impacts of Child Abuse?

Child Abuse Prevention, Community Violence Prevention, Press Release
Part 4 of 4 in Pinwheel Series Ver este artículo en español. Child abuse is far too common. In Lebanon County last year, Children & Youth Services investigated 1,363 cases of child abuse and neglect. Studies show that nearly 60% of the population experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse as a child, and almost 25% experienced emotional abuse or neglect. Childhood traumas often happen in clusters…
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14 Apr 2021
Pinwheel Project Series: What are the signs of Child Abuse?

Pinwheel Project Series: What are the signs of Child Abuse?

Child Abuse Prevention, Community Violence Prevention, Press Release
Part 3 of 4 in Pinwheel Series Ver este artículo en español. Children are not responsible for their abuse, or responsible for stopping it. Rather, adults in the community are responsible for identifying signs that abuse is occurring. The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning the signs of child abuse and neglect.   First and foremost, if you notice any extreme or unexplainable…
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