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CBC
a day ago
- Health
- CBC
A mobile-outreach team is tackling the overdose crisis in Amherst
A mobile-outreach team is helping connect some of the most vulnerable people in Cumberland County to addiction care, harm-reduction supplies and other support. Luke Ettinger has the story
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Mobile outreach team hits the road in Cumberland County
A mobile outreach team is on the road in Nova Scotia's Cumberland County, something community partners say is a significant step forward in addressing the toxic drug and overdose crisis in the region. Ashley Legere, executive director of Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association, submitted an application for federal funding in collaboration with the Town of Amherst. The initiative, which also includes the YMCA of Cumberland's community development program, the Amherst Police Department and Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions as partners, received almost $365,000. "It's huge," said Legere, whose organization is based in Amherst but supports communities throughout the largely rural county. "This funding and the access to the mobile outreach vehicle will provide lifesaving interventions, prevention, across a much needed demographic," she said. Recovery journey Legere said the team can provide more timely access to services such as detox and treatment, helping clients access care even if it is outside the county. The team will also provide harm reduction supplies and connect people to mental health, addiction and housing supports. "Connect that person, do the intake, and then drive them to their appointment so they can start their recovery journey immediately. That is the really the meat of this program," she said. As a result of the funding, she said three positions that pay a living wage have been created and people with lived experience have been hired. "One of our peer outreach workers actually is a tenant of ours," said Legere. "We were able to hire someone who went from crisis to stability, from homelessness to housing and now is able to support individuals who he may not that long ago had been living with or supported by himself." Filling gaps Amherst deputy mayor Hal Davidson said, "Now we have an opportunity to have people that are in the business, that know the business, that are able to provide the services directly on an emergency basis." Davidson said the mobile outreach team will fill gaps that police can't — something the Amherst chief of police echoes. "We're always going to be there to help as well," said Chief Dwayne Pike. "We just can't provide that in-depth assistance that people often need. So when it comes to somebody who's in crisis, this is a person that can come along and sit with them, help them at the hospital." Pike said the mobile outreach team will also alleviate pressure on Amherst police resources. The new initiative is a part of a growing number of support services in the town. Earlier this year, Amherst's integrated youth services site, operated by YMCA and the IWK children's hospital, was the first in Nova Scotia to open. Legere's team is also working to open an emergency youth shelter. That's in addition to 10 emergency beds and six supportive housing units for adults. MORE TOP STORIES
CBC
2 days ago
- Health
- CBC
Mobile outreach team hits the road in Cumberland County
Social Sharing A mobile outreach team is on the road in Nova Scotia's Cumberland County, something community partners say is a significant step forward in addressing the toxic drug and overdose crisis in the region. Ashley Legere, executive director of Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association, submitted an application for federal funding in collaboration with the Town of Amherst. The initiative, which also includes the YMCA of Cumberland's community development program, the Amherst Police Department and Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions as partners, received almost $365,000. "It's huge," said Legere, whose organization is based in Amherst but supports communities throughout the largely rural county. "This funding and the access to the mobile outreach vehicle will provide lifesaving interventions, prevention, across a much needed demographic," she said. Recovery journey Legere said the team can provide more timely access to services such as detox and treatment, helping clients access care even if it is outside the county. The team will also provide harm reduction supplies and connect people to mental health, addiction and housing supports. "Connect that person, do the intake, and then drive them to their appointment so they can start their recovery journey immediately. That is the really the meat of this program," she said. As a result of the funding, she said three positions that pay a living wage have been created and people with lived experience have been hired. "One of our peer outreach workers actually is a tenant of ours," said Legere. "We were able to hire someone who went from crisis to stability, from homelessness to housing and now is able to support individuals who he may not that long ago had been living with or supported by himself." Filling gaps Amherst deputy mayor Hal Davidson said, "Now we have an opportunity to have people that are in the business, that know the business, that are able to provide the services directly on an emergency basis." Davidson said the mobile outreach team will fill gaps that police can't — something the Amherst chief of police echoes. "We're always going to be there to help as well," said Chief Dwayne Pike. "We just can't provide that in-depth assistance that people often need. So when it comes to somebody who's in crisis, this is a person that can come along and sit with them, help them at the hospital." Pike said the mobile outreach team will also alleviate pressure on Amherst police resources. The new initiative is a part of a growing number of support services in the town. Earlier this year, Amherst's integrated youth services site, operated by YMCA and the IWK children's hospital, was the first in Nova Scotia to open. Legere's team is also working to open an emergency youth shelter. That's in addition to 10 emergency beds and six supportive housing units for adults.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Health
- Associated Press
WellSpan officials celebrate progress in construction of 3 WellSpan hospitals
York, Pa., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The construction of three WellSpan hospitals has reached a significant milestone, with the final beams going up as the buildout of these innovative hospitals in central Pennsylvania enters its final stages. WellSpan officials, contractors and first responder teams recently gathered at the sites to mark the progress to projects that will expand access to care across Cumberland and York Counties. When opened, WellSpan Carlisle Hospital, WellSpan Newberry Hospital and WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital will provide a new approach to care in the region, using a smaller format structure that streamlines efficiencies. Each hospital, which is expected to open in early 2026, will feature: 'Patients requiring hospital-level care will benefit from this nationally proven model that touts emergency department wait times of less than 10 minutes as well as diagnostic results averaging around 20 minutes,' explained Daniel Hernandez, vice president of WellSpan's neighborhood hospitals. 'I'm so excited to be a part of the team that is introducing a proven and innovative model of care to the region.' The hospital emergency departments will treat common emergency care needs such as falls, injuries, burns and infections. All three of the new hospitals will be fully licensed and offer high-quality patient services, in alignment with the quality provided at other WellSpan locations. 'It has taken several groups working together as one team to envision, plan and construct these new facilities to better serve our communities and we celebrate the efforts of everyone involved,' said Victoria Diamond, senior vice president of WellSpan's central region. 'The excitement of seeing such significant progress adds a renewed energy to the projects as we continue pushing forward to our early 2026 opening of these hospitals.' The Carlisle hospital in Cumberland County will be located at the corner of Sprint Drive and Walnut Bottom Road in South Middleton Township, in the center of one of the fastest-growing counties in Pennsylvania. The Newberry and Shrewsbury hospitals will be located in York County, both just off exits of busy Interstate 83. WellSpan Newberry Hospital will be located at 36 Robinhood Drive in Newberry Township, adjacent to a number of businesses and growing residential areas. And WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital will be located at 13515 Wolfe Road in New Freedom. For details on WellSpan's other nine acute care hospitals across central Pennsylvania, visit Attachments Ryan Coyle WellSpan Health 7178513151 [email protected]
CBC
21-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Neighbours in tiny community speak out about man-made changes to local beach
A conflict over changes to the coast has been brewing in Cumberland County for nearly a decade and some residents say they're fed up. Taryn Grant has the story.
