Mental Health & Recovery Services Board

Jericho Wall Pavilion Dedication
2024-08-30 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

"What's Your Mental Wellness Pick Me Up?" Mobile Selfie Photo Station provided by CACY
2024-09-01 00:00 - 2024-09-30 23:59
Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY) will have available at events a mobile “What’s Your Mental Wellness Pick Me Up?” selfie photo station to select from pre-made healthy coping strategies, hobbies or create your own. Share the picture on your social media and spread the word about the importance of support and positive actions.

FREE Deterra Medication Disposal Pouches provided by CACY
2024-09-01 08:00 - 2024-09-30 17:00
Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY) will be offering 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.

Properly Storing Lethal Means provided by CACY
2024-09-01 08:00 - 2024-09-30 17:00
Properly storing lethal means can assist families with members in the home who struggle with mental health concerns. Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY) offers lock boxes at no charge (while supplies last) to eligible families. Contact 419-774-5683 or andersont@cacyohio.com for more details.

Prevention Toolkit provided by NAMI
2024-09-01 08:00 - 2024-09-30 17:00
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Richland County will be emailing a free digital prevention toolkit to partnering agencies and providing resources on the NAMI Richland County social media platforms and website.

Recovery Month Proclamation
2024-09-03 09:30 - 10:00
The Richland County Commissioners will offer a proclamation to help Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board celebrate Recovery Month. The event will be held in the Commissioner’s Board Room at the Richland County Courthouse.

NAMI Connections Peer Support Group at Kingwood Center
2024-09-05 18:00 - 19:00
NAMI will facilitate Connections Peer Support Group which will be held at Kingwood Center. Please meet in the Gateway Café for free refreshments, resources, and a mindful walk activity.

The 6th Annual 33 Forever Golf Outing & Charity Dinner at Westbrook Country Club
2024-09-08 10:33 - 21:00
The 6th Annual 33 Forever Golf Outing and Charity Dinner will be held at Westbrook County Club.

The registration for the event is open at www.33forever.life

Golf as well as “Refreshments & Dinner only” options are available.

Suicide Awareness Candlelight Vigil facilitated by NAMI and Healing Hearts
2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:00
Save the date for the NAMI of Richland County & Healing Heart’s Suicide Awareness Candlelight Vigil event for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Please visit the NAMI RC Facebook or www.namirc.org for more information.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

NAMI Basics Education Program
2025-01-30 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-06 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-13 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-20 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-27 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-06 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.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00
The METRICH Enforcement Unit, in partnership with the DEA, CACY, local law enforcement, and other county departments, are providing a Medication Take Back event at multiple locations. Accepting prescription and OTC medications, pet medications, vitamins, medicated ointments and lotions. Not accepted are needles, syringes, lancets, infectious waste, empty containers, and aerosol cans. Collection programs help protect our children, pets, our water and food supplies and decrease drug abuse. No personal information will be collected at drop-off. The collection sites include the Richland County Solid Waste Authority at 1125 National Parkway, Mansfield; the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 597 P.A.E., Mansfield; Shelby Police Department at 31 Mack Ave., Shelby; Plymouth Police Department at 48 W. Broadway St., Plymouth; and the Lexington Police Department at 44 W. Main St., Lexington. Questions about the event can be directed to Lt. Steve Blust by calling 419-755-9677.

26th Annual Minority Health Fair
2025-04-26 10:30 - 14:00
The NAACP, with support from CACY, is hosting the 26th Annual Minority Health Fair at Providence Baptist Church located at 112 W. 6th Street in Mansfield. Learn about healthy habits and interact with local providers at this free event. Door prizes will be awarded and all ages are welcome to attend. To register as a vendor or for more information, please contact Danielle Saffold at 419-610-6627.

Proclamation from the Richland County Commissioner
2025-04-29 09:30 - 10:00
The Richland County Commissioners will offer a proclamation to help Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board celebrate May as Mental Health Month 2025. The event will be held in the Commissioner’s Board Room at the Richland County Courthouse on the square in downtown Mansfield.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
