Mental Health & Recovery Services Board

Akron Children's - Free Coat Distribution Event
2025-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Akron Children’s is hosting an event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, to distribute coats, gloves, and hats to those in the community who are in need. Item distribution will take place at the Behavioral Health Center located at 1027 South Trimble Rd in Mansfield from 10am to 1pm. All Richland County residents are welcome to receive a coat and do not have to be a patient of Akron Children’s. More information can be found on the Akron Children’s website: www.akronchildrens.org or by emailing: ksaucier@akronchildrens.org.

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony for Danielle's Lighthouse
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of Danielle’s Lighthouse, a new 10-bed rehabilitation facility in Mansfield. This center provides community members who are leaving inpatient mental health care with a safe, supportive environment to assist in their transition back into the community.

Located at 87 E. First Street, Suite A, Mansfield, OH 44902, Danielle’s Lighthouse will be managed by Coleman Health Services and is named in honor and remembrance of Danielle Heck. Special thanks to 33Forever, NAMI-Richland County, and Crossroads Church for their generous contributions that made this facility possible.

RSVP by Friday, November 14, 2025 by calling (330) 676-6926 or emailing HowToHelp@colemanservices.org.

The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board Annual Meeting and Dinner Event at DLX
2025-09-16 17:00 - 20:00
The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board will host its Annual Meeting and Dinner Event. This formal event will be held at the DLX Kobacker Room located in downtown Mansfield. Reservations are required to attend the dinner. To make a reservation and for more information about the event, please call 419-774-5811 or email agroff@rcmhb.org

New Beginnings Annual Celebrate Recovery Event
2025-09-10 15:00 - 18:30
New Beginnings Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services – A Catalyst Company, will host its 4th Annual Celebrate Recovery Event at the New Beginnings Campus. The campus is located at 703 Scholl Road in Mansfield with parking at the Rehab Center or the ballpark at 270 Sterkel Blvd. The event celebrates Recovery Month with food, music, games, and positive environment. An Alumni Lead Meeting will follow at 6:30pm. RSVP by calling 419-512-1724 and include name & number of attendees or scan the QR code in the image below to register.

NAMI - Richland County GRAND RE-OPENING & Ribbon Cutting
2025-09-08 14:00 - 16:00
NAMI Richland County is thrilled to announce our move to Suite 200 in the Area Agency on Aging building — a milestone that reflects our continued growth and expanding impact in the community. To celebrate this exciting new chapter, NAMI Richland County will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development on Monday, September 8, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. All are invited to tour the new space, meet the team, and learn more about NAMI’s growing programs and impact.

The new location will feature:

Expanded space for support groups, education courses, and community trainings

Private meeting rooms for one-on-one peer and family navigation

Greater accessibility for individuals with disabilities

A warm and inclusive environment aligned with NAMI’s core mission

For more information or to contact NAMI-Richland County directly, please call 419-522-6264. Hope to see you there!

CACY Deterra Medication Disposal Pouches Giveaway
2025-09-01 08:30 - 2025-09-30 16:00
CACY will offer Deterra medication disposal pouches at no charge to the public. The bags are a convenient and safe way to dispose of unused and unwanted medications. For more information or to receive a free pouch, please contact the CACY office at 419-774-5683.

Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Event
2025-08-31 18:00 - 20:00
In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Annual Remembrance Gathering will be held at Lexington Community Park. There will be a candlelight vigil. Toiletry items will be collected and offered to those in need.

Starfish - Overdose Awareness Event
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00
In recognition of Annual International Overdose Awareness Day, the Starfish organization will hold an Overdose Awareness Event called “Names Not Numbers; Honoring Those We Have Lost and Supporting Those Who Survived” at South Park located at 100 Brinkerhoff Avenue in Mansfield. For more information, call Stan or Valerie Rust at 419-512-6877.

RCMHB Personnel Committee Meeting
2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 | 87 East 1st Street Mansfield Ohio, 87 East First Street, Mansfield, Ohio, 44902
at 87 E 1st Street Mansfield, Ohio

1st Annual NAMI-Walks Community Event
2025-05-31 08:00 - 12:30
Join NAMI Richland County in our first ever NAMI-Walks event at Marshall Park Ontario. The event will feature a 1-mile walk as well as 5K Race with the goal of raising awareness about mental health and local resources available in the community. There will be food trucks, a DJ, balloon animals, face painting, yard games, family fun, and more!

In Our Own Voice - Interactive Presentation
2025-05-24 14:00 - 16:00
NAMI presents In Our Own Voice at the Connection Space located at 879 Park Avenue West in Mansfield – This is a free and interactive presentation where Brandon & Laura, two adults living with mental health conditions, will share their stories and answer audience questions about mental illness. Brandon is also a suicide attempt survivor with a compelling story offering hope and inspiration.

UMADAOP Recovery Housing Tours
2025-05-07 09:00 - 16:00
Join Mansfield UMADAOP for a tour of their Recovery Housing facilities. Mansfield UMADAOP owns and operates seven Recovery Houses in Mansfield. These programs are based around client accountability and offer a wide range of services to clients to help aid them in resuming normal activities such as working and going to school. This environment can support sobriety and help clients adjust to their new substance-free lifestyle. For more information, please call Mansfield UMADAOP at 419-525-3525.

Recovery Month Proclamation
2025-05-05 19:30 - 20:00
On behalf of the Village of Lexington, Mayor Bob Jarvis will offer a proclamation to help Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board celebrate May as Mental Health Month 2025. The event will be held at Village Hall in Lexington.

Proclamation City of Shelby
2025-05-05 19:00 - 19:30
Mayor Steve Schag will give a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Month 2025 in the City of Shelby. The proclamation will be held at City Hall during the City Council Meeting.

Parent Education Resource Fair
2025-05-04 11:00 - 14:00
Richland County Youth and Family Council, in collaboration with NAMI Richland County, will host a Parent Education Resource Fair at Richland Carrousel Park 74 N. Main Street in Mansfield. This is a free event offering fun and education for the whole family. There will be information available including social-emotional learning and health resources. There will be carrousel rides, a Mother’s Day craft, giveaways, animal balloons, food and much more. For more information visit https://www.namirc.org/ or call 419-522-6264.

Kaleidoscope ~ Community Conversations at the Renaissance
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30
Presented by Richland County Foundation ~ Featuring Licensed Therapist, Author, and Speaker Sarah Brokaw ~ Moderated by Jessica Hiser ~ Hosted on the Renaissance Stage

Sarah Brokaw is a licensed therapist, coach, and author, dedicated to helping individuals lead fulfilling lives. With a master’s in social work from NYU and advanced training from Fielding Graduate University, she specializes in resilience and emotional well-being. Her best-selling book, Fortytude, offers guidance on thriving through life’s transitions.

Proclamation from the Mayor of Ontario
2025-04-30 19:00 - 19:30
On behalf of the City of Ontario, Mayor Kris Knapp will offer a proclamation to help Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board celebrate May as Mental Health Month. The event will be held at City Hall in Ontario.

NAMI Basics Education Program
2025-03-06 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-27 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-20 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-13 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-06 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-01-30 13:00 - 16:30 | NAMI Richland County, 680 Park Ave West Suite 100, Mansfield, Ohio, 44906, United States
NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. The event is held weekly on Thursdays from 1pm to 4:30pm at NAMI of Richland County.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact NAMI of Richland County.

NAMI Virtual Connections Support Group
2025-01-21 18:00 - 19:00
A FREE, peer-led support group for any adult that has experienced symptoms of a mental illness. This is intended to give participants insight through hearing the challenges and successes of others who used to be “in their shoes” and groups are led by trained leaders with lived experience. This month, we’ll be talking about setting S.M.A.R.T. goals! If you have any issues joining, please email laura@namirc.org.

Ethics Training
2024-10-17 08:00 - 16:00
The Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board will be offering an Ethics Training. A presenter from the Counselor and Social Worker Board will facilitate the training. The training will be held at Richland County Children Services Board located at 731 Scholl Road in Mansfield, Ohio.

To register for the training, go to www.richlandmentalhealth.com and complete the registration form located on the home page.

A registration form can also be obtained by calling 419-774-5811 or by emailing rcmhb@rcmhb.org

Richland Public Health FREE Community Event
2024-10-11 09:00 - 15:00
Richland Public Health is hosting a FREE Community Health Day! Come and join the community on October 11th from 9am-3pm for health screenings, consultations, giveaways and more!

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
2024-10-07 08:00 - 2024-10-11 16:00
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Richland County is conducting the 33rd Crisis Intervention Team training. This training is specific to First Responders and is a community-based training that brings together law enforcement, mental health professionals, advocates, people living with mental illness and their families, and other partners to improve community responses to people experiencing mental health crises. For more information on CIT Training please contact NAMI Richland County at 419-522-6264.

Healing Hearts Rocking Recovery
2024-09-28 09:30 - 12:30
Join Healing Hearts in Rocking Recovery at 680 Park Avenue West in Mansfield. There will be rocks of various sizes and shapes along with decorating tools provided. Create your rock in remembrance of a loved one, to commemorate a friend or to celebrate your recovery. You can place your rock in our Recovery Garden to display or you may take it with you.

Come join us and connect through art and music for Recovery Month. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-855-4HOPE4U.

We hope to see you there!

Recovery Month Proclamation
2024-09-16 19:30 - 20:00
On behalf of the Village of Lexington, Mayor Bob Jarvis will offer a Proclamation to help Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board celebrate Recovery Month. The event will be held at Village Hall in Lexington, Ohio.

NAMI Family Support Group at Kingwood Center
2024-09-16 17:30 - 18:30
Nami will host a Family Support Group meeting at the Kingwood Center. Please meet in the Gateway Café for free refreshments, resources, and a mindful walk activity.
