Milestone is a private, nonprofit community agency serving the needs of behaviorally and intellectually challenged residents in western Pennsylvania. Our agency offers confidential counseling, rehabilitation and training, information and referral services, consultation, education and prevention services, developmental activities programs, and much more.
We strongly believe in our core mission to promote wellness and develop human potential by delivering a full range of programs and services that support people with disabilities to live and work in their communities.
Beginning July 1 and running through September 30, Milestone Specialty Produce is offering another lettuce sale. Click for details and the order form, but hurry--orders must be received by June 25!
Everyone an Artist Gallery continues its 2009 season with Reflections—The Self-Portrait Reinterpreted. This is a group exhibition from artists who create in the studios of Milestone’s Day Treatment & Deaf Services program in Wilkinsburg. Reflections opens June 5, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and continues through July 14, 2009.
Good things happen when you make a will-–you ensure that your money and assets will be used wisely to benefit the people and organizations you love. Create and update your will and inspire charitable giving beyond your lifetime. Leave a legacy...
There's no need to panic. Click here for common sense preventative measures from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention for fighting flu infections. You'll also find a list of dynamic resources for the latest news and updates on the flu outbreak. Stay informed and get the straight facts.
Neighbor-Aid, a partnership of The Pittsburgh Foundation and the United Way of Allegheny County, is a community-wide fundraising campaign to strengthen the Pittsburgh region's safety net for families and individuals experiencing hardship during these difficult economic times. Click for more information and to learn how you can help your fellow Pittsburghers.
Learn more about helping extraordinary people live ordinary lives by attending one of our FREE One Hour Tours at select Milestone locations in 2009. Come see our programs, meet our staff and hear wonderful stories about how Milestone changes lives. Reservations are limited so reserve your tour today by clicking for tour dates, locations and reservation information.
More Americans Than Ever Turn to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network Hotline (1 800-273-TALK) for Help with Suicide–Related Problems. SAMHSA and other mental health groups encourage people in crisis and those who are concerned about someone possibly at risk for suicide to use the Lifeline and the many lifesaving services it offers.
A trio of genome-wide studies – collectively the largest to date – has pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.
FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it has required the manufacturers of the smoking cessation aids varenicline (Chantix) and bupropion (Zyban and generics) to add new Boxed Warnings and develop patient Medication Guides highlighting the risk of serious neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients using these products.
