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Advocate Pushes for Mental Health Access in Rural Areas

8/10/2025

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Jill Avery-Stoss, president of The Institute in Wilkes-Barre, passionately advocates for accessible mental and behavioral health care in rural communities. With a growing demand and a shortage of professionals, she calls for innovative solutions like telehealth expansion, encouraging mental health careers, and combating stigma to foster community support and enhance early intervention.

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Story summary

Jill Avery-Stoss, president of The Institute in Wilkes-Barre, passionately advocates for accessible mental and behavioral health care in rural communities. With a growing demand and a shortage of professionals, she calls for innovative solutions like telehealth expansion, encouraging mental health careers, and combating stigma to foster community support and enhance early intervention.