St. Clair County

Solutions to Nation's Behavioral Health Crisis found in Peer Specialists, Public-Private Partnership

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Monday, June 5, 2023
Communication, Partnership, St. Clair County, Food, Housing, Snack, Homelessness, Mental health, Multimedia, Metro Transit, Address, Mental health first aid, Metrolink, Water, Hands off our Forest, St. Clair County Transit District, Transport, SCCTD, Disruptive Behavior Disorders Rating Scale, Nursing, Chestnut, St. Louis

A better, longer-term solution is to recognize and address the underlying factors that lead to behavioral health conditions.

Key Points: 
  • A better, longer-term solution is to recognize and address the underlying factors that lead to behavioral health conditions.
  • That is the aim of a partnership between SCCTD and Chestnut Health Systems®.
  • Team members facilitate warm hand-offs to agencies providing housing, food, primary and behavioral health care, medication, transportation to service providers, and employment opportunities.
  • The MetroLink team attempted more than 3,400 engagements in the project's first year, connecting more than 900 riders to services.

New Adaptive Student Athlete Program (ASAP) expands access to top-tier competitions

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Monday, April 24, 2023
Para-athletics, NCAA, Drake Relays, Travel, Parasports, University, University of Michigan, Corporate social responsibility, USTA, Disability, Hope, St. Clair County, ASAP, History, Held, Athlete, USOPC, ASF, St. Clair County Community College, Paralympic Committee of the Philippines, Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion, United States Tennis Association, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, International Protection Accommodation Service, Video game, Nursing, Guardian, Fitness, Paralympic Games

NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), a leading provider of disability insurance, is announcing a multi-year grant to the University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness (ASF) program for the creation of the Adaptive Student Athlete Program (ASAP). This national program significantly expands access to competitive opportunities in Para track and field, wheelchair tennis, and wheelchair basketball for collegiate student athletes with disabilities, paving the way for them to increase their participation and receive equitable recognition alongside their able-bodied peers.

Key Points: 
  • Guardian and the University of Michigan partner on program that expands competitive access ahead of Paralympic Games.
  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), a leading provider of disability insurance, is announcing a multi-year grant to the University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness (ASF) program for the creation of the Adaptive Student Athlete Program (ASAP).
  • This national program significantly expands access to competitive opportunities in Para track and field, wheelchair tennis, and wheelchair basketball for collegiate student athletes with disabilities, paving the way for them to increase their participation and receive equitable recognition alongside their able-bodied peers.
  • Guardian and the University of Michigan partner on program that expands competitive access ahead of Paralympic Games.

St. Clair County RESA Partners with 123Net to Revamp Fiber Usage

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
123Net, St. Clair County, Saint Clair

RESA's fiber network that brings high-speed internet access to schools, public libraries, and municipalities throughout St. Clair County will be improved and expanded, while 123Net will gain access to the County to serve the community's businesses.

Key Points: 
  • RESA's fiber network that brings high-speed internet access to schools, public libraries, and municipalities throughout St. Clair County will be improved and expanded, while 123Net will gain access to the County to serve the community's businesses.
  • St. Clair County RESA created their fiber network, stretching about 200 miles throughout the county, more than 20 years ago.
  • 123Net, in turn, will be able to expand into St. Clair County and offer more competitive connections to private St. Clair County businesses and industries.
  • "It's exciting when we're able to partner with groups like St. Clair County RESA," said Chuck Irvin, Director of Network Development at 123Net.