Healthy Franklin County

09/16/2025

🌟 Do you know an individual or organization making Franklin County a healthier, stronger place to live, work, and play? 🌟

Healthy Franklin County is now accepting nominations for the Community Health Champion Awards 🏆 — to be announced at the Franklin County Health Summit on October 14, 2025 at Wilson College.

✨ Categories include:
➡️ Organizational Award (under 100 employees)
➡️ Outstanding Young Professional (under 40)
➡️ Lifetime Achievement

📅 Nominations due by October 3, 2025
🔗 Submit here:https://bit.ly/4peP7Kw

Help us celebrate those creating a lasting impact on community health! 💙

09/15/2025

Hope begins with connection

September marks National Su***de Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to su***de, the millions of people who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and acknowledge the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted.

09/14/2025

📢 Join us for our next Community Health & Professional Development Networking meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 10 AM (via Zoom).

Matthew Moser from the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania will present on PA Navigate, an online referral tool (also known as FindHelp.org / HereToHelpAll.org) that connects people, providers, and communities to resources.

🔗 RSVP @ www.healthyfranklincounty.org

09/13/2025

09/12/2025

🌟🎪 Step Right Up for the Carnival of Care: Embracing Mental Health! 🎪🌟

🗓 Tomorrow | 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Waynesboro Area YMCA

💜 This FREE community event is all about celebrating wellness, supporting mental health, and coming together for a day of fun, connection, and care!

09/12/2025

Reaching out for support can feel scary, but 988 is here 24/7—ready to listen, without judgment. Connecting with someone can make all the difference.

Compassionate Help. Anytime. Anywhere.
Text. Call. Chat. 988

09/10/2025

🌟 Call for Nominations: Community Health Champions 🌟

Do you know an individual or organization making a lasting impact on health and wellness in Franklin County? Now’s your chance to recognize them! 💜

Healthy Franklin County is accepting nominations for the 2025 Community Health Champion Awards, which will be announced at the Franklin County Health Summit on October 14, 2025 at Wilson College.

🏆 Award Categories:
✨ Organizational Award – For organizations with fewer than 100 employees
✨ Outstanding Young Professional Award – For individuals under 40 making a difference
✨ Lifetime Achievement Award – For individuals who have dedicated their career to community health

Community Health Champions are people and organizations working to improve the places where we live, learn, work, and play. From increasing access to care, to supporting education, to building healthier neighborhoods—they’re making Franklin County stronger. 💪

📅 Nomination deadline: October 3, 2025
👉 Submit your nomination today and help us celebrate those who go above and beyond for our community! https://bit.ly/4peP7Kw

09/09/2025

🌟🎪 Join us for the Carnival of Care: Embracing Mental Health! 🎪🌟

This Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Waynesboro Area YMCA

This FREE community event is all about supporting mental health and wellness while having FUN! 💜

✨ Highlights include:
✔️ Inspiring Keynote: “What Are We Missing in Su***de Prevention?” by Govan Martin, Su***de Prevention Alliance (9:30–9:45 AM in the Gym)
✔️ Vendors & Resources
✔️ Sensory Walk 🌿
✔️ Kids Activities 🎨
✔️ Dog Demonstration 🐶
✔️ And more—throughout the day!

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a morning of connection, learning, and activities that uplift the mind and spirit. 💪💚

💡 Together, we can embrace mental health and strengthen our community!

Hosted by Healthy Franklin County & Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton Counties
Funded by the Summit Endowment

👉 Share this event to spread the word!
More details at https://www.healthyfranklincounty.org/post/carnival-of-care-embracing-mental-health

09/09/2025

Volunteers needed!

09/08/2025

Attention Puzzle Fans! 🙌

Besore is having a Puzzle Swap next Saturday! If you're ready to swap out the old for the new, be sure to swing by. With questions, call 717-597-7920.

09/05/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month. This year’s theme is "Start the Conversation. Be the Difference."

One conversation can truly save a life. Let’s spread hope and remind each other that help is always available. Learn more at nami.org/su***deprevention

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