Healing Patch To Host Training On Supporting Children After Overdose Loss

As the number of families impacted by overdose death continues to grow, the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program is hosting a free in-person training on how to support these grieving children and families on Tues., March 21 from 1-4:30 p.m. at the UPMC Home Healthcare office, 20 Sheraton Dr., Altoona. The training will include the National Alliance for Children’s Grief live webcast on “Supporting Children and Families Following an Overdose Death” with a Q&A to follow.

Speakers Eleanor Haley, M.S. and Litsa Williams, MA, LCSW-C, will present the NACG webcast, and Healing Patch Coordinator Mel...