At the invitation of Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) will lead a public roundtable discussion on mental health services in Pennsylvania. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5 at 10 a.m., and will be held at the recently opened Geisinger Behavioral Health Center in Danville.
The roundtable is organized by the Senate Majority Policy Committee and aims to address mental health service needs in both urban and rural communities across the state. Local and state mental health professionals are expected to participate as panelists.
“Mental health is a growing concern in many of our communities, especially in rural areas like much of the 27th District,” stated Culver. “We have a lot of great resources available and community organizations that are working hard to provide care to those who need it. I appreciate the Senate Majority Policy Committee coming to Danville to hear from local professionals on what is working and what may be needed from a policy perspective to help improve access and support across Pennsylvania. I also want to thank Geisinger and Acadia for hosting this conversation at their brand-new mental health facility.”
“This committee has heavily focused its work this year on healthcare shortages and how they affect families across Pennsylvania,” said Argall. “I look forward to continuing this important discussion and learning more about the efforts by Geisinger and Acadia to expand behavioral health services in Danville.”
The session will be accessible via livestream on the Senate Majority Policy Committee’s website.
