Oct. 07, 2024
South College Pittsburgh has teamed up with Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and the Pittsburgh Pirates to bring AHN Chill Project™ and its mobile mental health resources to the college’s on-campus and online students.
This collaboration marks the first time that AHN’s Chill Mobile™, an RV-based mindfulness and mental health program that is part of the larger Chill Project™ initiative, will be available at a higher education institution. Chill Mobile™ was created by AHN and Pirates Charities.
From Oct. 7-11, 2024, Chill Mobile™ mental health resources and support services will be offered to South College Pittsburgh students. The initiative will return for additional sessions Feb. 3-7 and April 14-18 in 2025.
The series called “Mobile Minds” kicked off today as Pittsburgh Pirates in-game host Joe Klimchak led local healthcare professionals in a panel discussion, destigmatizing mental health and sharing how they practice mindfulness. Students were invited to ask questions and share their experiences. The panel was followed with tours of the Chill Mobile™ RV, which serves as a calming space for students to engage in evidence-based coping skills and practical, interactive experiences.
“We are excited to be the first higher education institution to welcome Chill Mobile™,” South College Pittsburgh President Anne Petrella said. “Mental health plays a major part in students’ success, and we are proud to support the well-being of our on-campus and online students with the help of AHN and the Pittsburgh Pirates.”
AHN Chill Project™ uses mindfulness-based exercises to equip individuals with skills to handle stress and anxiety. Participating schools have experienced reduced behavioral health incidents and increased access to mental health resources for students, educators and families.
“By bringing AHN Chill Mobile™ to South College Pittsburgh, we are redefining what mental health support looks like in higher education,” said William C. Davies, Ed.D., founder and director of AHN Chill Project™. “At each weeklong session, students will gain practical tools to manage stress and build resilience, helping them thrive academically and personally.”
For more information about South College Pittsburgh, visit south.edu/pittsburgh.
About South College
South College serves more than 12,000 students and is proud of its more than 17,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Orlando, Florida, as well as Online. South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.
About Allegheny Health Network (AHN)
Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org) is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. The Network is composed of 14 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, Health + Wellness Pavilions, multiple employed physician organizations, home and community based health services, a research institute, and a group purchasing organization. The Network provides patients with access to a complete spectrum of advanced medical services, including nationally recognized programs for primary and emergency care, trauma care, cardiovascular disease, organ transplantation, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, women’s health, diabetes, autoimmune disease and more. AHN employs approximately 22,000 people, has more than 2,600 physicians on its medical staff and serves as a clinical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
