Sparking the Conversation Talk Show

Jeff and Donna Heck of 33 Forever, in collaboration with Mid State Multi Media, will host a twice monthly show called ‘Sparking the Conversation’. The show will address issues related to mental health and suicide while sharing positive stories and outcomes. The focus on this show is to bring Mental Health conversations to the our...

Communities Talk: To Prevent Underage Drinking

CACY will host Communities Talk: To Prevent Underage Drinking. Concerned caregivers and teens join CACY and other Richland County agencies for an interactive Town Hall event to learn about underage drinking trends in the community and what you can do to take action and prevent misuse. To register go to: https://forms.gle/a1C2zEojRcdPffb38 

Text4Hope 741-741

The Richland County Mental Health Board will be supporting Text4Hope and encourages individuals who may not want to interact on a personal level with someone to reach out for help via text. This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access this FREE service by texting 741-741.

Store It Safe

CACY (Community Action for Capable Youth), in collaboration with Store It Safe, will be offering FREE Firearm Lock Boxes (while supplies last). These safe firearm boxes offer a way to protect adolescents and reduce risk of firearm injury to children. Properly storing firearms and separating ammunition can reduce risk of suicide and unintentional injury. If...

May Is Mental Health Month

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH 2021 The theme for May is Mental Health Month 2021 in Richland County is one simple word “RESILIENCE”. In the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic Richland County has demonstrated the four principals of Resilience: Perseverance, Adaptability, Increasing Knowledge, and the Strength to move forward. The behavioral health system “Persevered” despite...

Father Within BBQ / Cookout

The Starts Within Organization with Carlos M. Christian, CEO, will host a free Father Within BBQ Cookout at Johns Park, 591 Johns Ave., Mansfield. Fathers are encouraged to come out and...