Media

Articles

• Pittsburgh Post Gazette: 3rd Annual NAMI Black Mental Health Summit – Bias and Barriers to Care
  • Valerie McNicholl, LCSW, Chief Operating Officer, was an article contributor.

Media Interviews

• WITF “The Spark”: May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2024 Audio Interview (21 minute audio recording)
  • Alison Pidgeon, LPC, Chief Executive Officer and Valerie McNicholl, LCSW, Chief Operating Officer, are interviewed by Scott LaMar; interview published here on May 21, 2024.

• Executive Hustle Podcast with Kirsten Yurich: New Narratives for Success with Alison Pidgeon.
  • Alison Pidgeon, LPC, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, is interviewed on a range of topics for parents, leaders, and new employees who are wondering if their workplace is “right for them.” Also, hear strategies for leaders looking to improve their own mental health.

Television News Articles

• Fox 43: Silence the Stigma – The Mental Health Funding Crisis (30-minute video)
  • Move Forward Counseling is featured as a mental health service resource (Charlotte Leckow, Chief Marketing Officer, hosting a table) at a 2024 Lancaster Barnstormers May Is Mental Health Awareness Month game.

Podcasts

• Apple Podcasts: Episode 16 – Introducing The Bridge Project in PA: Online Mental Health Services for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness titled “I Will Be Your Voice” 
  • The Podcast features Valerie McNicholl, LCSW and Chief Operating Officer at Move Forward Counseling.
  • In partnership with Move Forward Counseling and eLuma, The Bridge Project in PA facilitates FREE access to mental health services for PA children and youth experiencing homelessness. Learn the benefits of teletherapy; how schools, students, and families access services; how the program is addressing technological challenges; and the impact of mental health on academic achievement.
  • The Podcast also tackles broader challenges school districts face, such as absenteeism and behavioral needs, and how virtual mental health support can enhance traditional in-person approaches. Discover the critical role of parents/guardians in the teletherapy process and the collaborative efforts between schools and teletherapy providers.

  • Finally, the podcast emphasizes the importance of student engagement and self-advocacy and highlight the seamless referral processes of The Bridge Project in PA and the ongoing mission to extend support to all students in need. The Bridge Project in PA is part of Pennsylvania’s American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Program and is available for a limited time.

• The Mental Health Entrepreneur: Episode 43: Supporting the ALICE Community
  •  Rachel Harrison interviews Alison Pidgeon, CEO of Move Forward Counseling, who dives into the challenges faced by the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed individuals) population. Despite being employed and insured, these individuals often struggle to afford therapy.  Learn how MFC is trying to support programs to help serve the ALICE population in mental health.