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Explore Online Programs at St. Petersburg College

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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St. Petersburg College (SPC) has been offering online courses for almost 30 years and has consistently been recognized for its online programs by U.S. News and World Report.

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  • St. Petersburg College (SPC) has been offering online courses for almost 30 years and has consistently been recognized for its online programs by U.S. News and World Report.
  • Most recently, SPC was ranked first in the Tampa Bay region in three categories: Best Online Bachelor's, Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans and Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs.
  • SPC is offering an opportunity for those interested in pursuing an online degree to learn about the programs the college offers, find ways to pay for college, and navigate the application and registration process.
  • Since SPC offered its first online degree program in the 1990s, its virtual offerings have grown to more than 80 programs and 800+ courses offered completely online.

Compass Health Community Transitions Program Embeds Mental Health Professional with Lynnwood Police Department in New Partnership Serving Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Today, Compass Health and the Lynnwood Police Department announced a partnership to implement Compass Healths Community Transitions program, embedding a mental health professional with the Lynnwood Police Department Community Health and Safety Section.

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  • Today, Compass Health and the Lynnwood Police Department announced a partnership to implement Compass Healths Community Transitions program, embedding a mental health professional with the Lynnwood Police Department Community Health and Safety Section.
  • The embedded Compass Health mental health professional, Heather Turner, will ride along with Lynnwood Police Departments community health and safety officers, meeting with individuals throughout Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.
  • Compass Health first implemented the Community Transitions model in partnership with South County Fire in Snohomish County in 2016.
  • The Community Transitions program is one of the cornerstones of our spectrum of community response services at Compass Health, Westergard said.