Health & Human Services Review Subcommittee Hosting Focus Groups

A committee set up by the Bucks County Commissioners’ new Democratic majority is seeking input from the public.

The county Health and Human Services review subcommittee has scheduled focus groups to gain more on the thoughts of the community. The first event was held earlier this week in Bristol Township. 

The subcommittee will host upcoming public sessions to gather input from the community on the county’s health and human services on February 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bucks County Intermediate Unit, 705 B. Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown and March 2 at Bucks County Opportunity Council, 136 Mill Street, Quakertown.

“The Bucks County Division of Health and the Bucks County Division of Housing and Human Services provide various programs centered on staying safe and healthy, including immunizations, bioterrorism response coordination, family caregiver support, health insurance counseling for older individuals, drug prevention and recovery support services, child abuse and neglect inquiries, homelessness prevention, re-housing for families that abruptly become homeless, outpatient therapy for children and mental health services,” a statement from the subcommittee said. 

“We’d like to hear input and suggestions from residents outlining how we can potentially expand upon these vital services and/or improve existing services,” said Kathleen Welsh Beveridge, who chairs the Health and Human Services review subcommittee and who is president of nonpartisan The Bucks County Women’s Advocacy Coalition. “Listening to residents’ experiences with the health and human services departments will help guide us in our comprehensive review process.” 

The subcommittee was set up to gather input from the community on the county’s health and human services.

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