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.

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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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Staunton Farm Foundation2 weeks ago
✈️ Pittsburgh’s Spirit of Philanthropy Is Taking Flight

Travelers passing through Pittsburgh International Airport have been greeted by messages of hope and understanding — part of a mental health awareness campaign supported by Staunton Farm Foundation.

Through videos displayed across nine airport kiosks, the campaign reminds travelers that mental wellness is part of every journey and helps break down the stigma surrounding mental health treatment. 💚

As Executive Director Monique Jackson shared with NEXTpittsburgh, “We wanted to eliminate the stigma around receiving mental health treatment.”

We’re proud to continue working alongside Pittsburgh’s philanthropic community to make sure wellness, compassion, and connection are always in sight.

📰 Read the full story: blueskypit.com/pittsburghs-storied-history-of-philanthropy-is-powering-pits-future/
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Staunton Farm Foundation
Staunton Farm Foundation3 weeks ago
🚓 Building Safer, More Compassionate Responses to Crisis

With support from Staunton Farm Foundation, the Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program (AIBDHP) is training local law enforcement to respond to mental health crises with empathy, skill, and care. 💙

Through a $25,000 grant, AIBDHP partnered with Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Police Academy to expand Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) — helping officers learn how to de-escalate situations, connect individuals to treatment, and strengthen community trust.

Since the program’s launch, 38 cadets and 19 officers have completed CIT, with a goal of having at least one CIT-trained officer in every Armstrong and Indiana County police department.

This effort ensures that when someone is in crisis, help comes in the form of understanding and collaboration — not fear or punishment.

🧩 Together, we’re improving community response and creating pathways to treatment and recovery for all.

📞 Learn more about upcoming CIT sessions by contacting AIBDHP at (724) 548-3451 ext. 686.
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