Community Connection brings mental health resources to S. Allegheny

By Mon Valley Independent

By LIAM BELAN

lbelan@yourmvi.com

South Allegheny Middle and High School students and adults in the community were treated to a day of self care, mental health and employment resources Wednesday morning in the district’s inaugural Community Connection event.

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