Since 1937, we have been pioneers in helping address mental health in Western Pennsylvania.
Still are.

Staunton Farm Foundation, through collaboration, innovation and advocacy, is investing in a future where behavioral health is understood, supported, and accepted. Now, in our 85th year, we continue to advance this mission; join us to spread the word of good work in our community.

Matilda Staunton Craig had a bold vision: provide people working on their mental health with “fresh air and sunshine.” While today’s activities look vastly different, thanks to powerful partnerships across ten Western Pennsylvania counties, the dream endures.

These three numbers could save a life: 988.

In July of 2022, 988 became the new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This life-changing hotline for mental health crises should make it easier for people to gain access to services and, potentially, reduce police interventions.

Staunton Farm Foundation has long advocated for the hotline. And now, in light of its implementation, is working to ensure that the region’s mental and behavioral health infrastructure is up to the challenge. You, too, can help support this effort by working to #Fund988.

Staunton Farm

Working for mental wellness

Staunton Farm Foundation, through collaboration, innovation and advocacy, is investing in a future where behavioral health is understood, supported, and accepted. Since the Foundation’s establishment in 1937, we continue to advance this mission; join us to spread the word of good work in our community.

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  • WESA - Caring for a loved one can be incredibly meaningful — but it comes with real challenges. Nearly one in four Pennsylvania adults is an unpaid caregiver, and they deserve support, connection and resources along the way. This is a free conversation on caregiver mental health, featuring people wi

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Staunton Farm Foundation1 day ago
Funding Opportunity for Rural Health Providers

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has announced Round 2 of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Rapid Response Stabilization Payments, with $35 million available to help stabilize and strengthen rural healthcare access across the Commonwealth.

Funding is available for eligible hospitals, health care providers, or rural health facilities within specific regions.

Applications are open August 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM to August 24,, 2026, at 11:59 a.m. ET, or until available funding is exhausted —whichever comes first.

Learn more and apply through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services' Rural Health Transformation Program.
🔗 pa.gov/agencies/dhs/programs-services/healthcare/rural-health/rhtp-funding-opportunities
#RuralHealth #BehavioralHealth
Staunton Farm Foundation
Staunton Farm Foundation5 days ago
Thank you for making our second Mind Matters town hall such a meaningful conversation. 💚

We're grateful to everyone who joined us for Mind Matters: Caring for the Caregiver to discuss the realities of caregiving and the importance of supporting caregivers' mental health.

A special thank you to our outstanding panelists for sharing their expertise and lived experiences:
- Pennsylvania Department of Aging Jason Kavulich
- Laura Power, disability rights advocate
- David Quel, educator, minister, and caregiver advocate
- Darah Thompson, nurse, caregiver, and co-host of Where's the Adult

Thank you as well to 90.5 WESA for bringing this important conversation to our community and to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and connected with local resources.

Together, we're helping build a future where behavioral health is understood, supported, and accepted.

Watch event highlights, explore resources, and learn more about the Mind Matters series at wesa.fm/mind-matters.

#MindMatters #CaregiverSupport
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