Mental Health & Recovery Services Board

Store It Safe
2021-05-04 00:00 - 23:59, 2021-05-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2021-05-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2021-05-01 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
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 you know an adolescent who is thinking of harming themselves, call the crisis helpline at 419-522-HELP (4357). To receive a FREE firearm box call 419-774-5683 or email andersont@cacyohio.com.

Village of Lexington Proclaiming May as Mental Health Month
2021-05-03 19:30 - 20:00
On behalf of the Village of Lexington, Mayor Brian White will offer a proclamation to help Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board celebrate Mental Health Month. The event will be held at the Lexington Village Hall.

Catalyst Life Service Open Access
2021-05-03 07:30 - 09:30, 2021-05-02 07:30 - 09:30, 2021-05-01 07:30 - 09:30
Anyone can call into Catalyst (419-756-1717) between 7:30am – 9:30am, Monday through Thursday for Open Access! Open Access will allow you to be assessed by a clinician that very same day if you are in need of mental health or substance use services.

Father Within BBQ / Cookout
2021-05-01 12:00 - 16:00
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 enjoy free food while learning about new ways of thinking on how to become a better father. There will also be assistance with eliminating barriers such as child support, parenting time orders, employment opportunities, etc. For more information, text or call Angel Singleton, case manager, at 419-610-6915. Sponsored by the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood.

May Is Mental Health Month
2021-05-01 00:00 - 23:59
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 restrictions created through this worldwide pandemic our publicly funded agencies provided services to over 8000 Richland County youth and adults for treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. The system “Adapted” and agencies quickly developed new ways to deliver essential services to people in need, through telephone services, video chats and sanitized face-to-face meetings. We “Increased Knowledge” during this time of transition through electronic communication and greater reliance on media.
We enhanced the “Know It Before You Need It” initiative and increased community knowledge of available services before people need them. Now we are building a new initiative referred to as “The Good Neighbor” movement, encouraging the community to begin “safely” expanding their social circles and sense of community as we emerge from the challenging time.
And lastly, we are “Moving Forward” as we begin to deal with the impact of the pandemic, we find our services in greater demand. Access to care is the key. To that end we will be piloting, up to, two Behavioral Health Urgent Cares. These will allow access to initial assessments and brief, solution-focused counseling six days a week and up to four evenings per week on a walk-in basis. We know that when someone decides they need help it is essential that they can access care quickly and conveniently. We are still in the development stages but hope to have the doors open on these Behavioral Health Urgent Cares on August 2, 2021.
As a community we encourage Richland County residents, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools to recommit to our community. This can be done by increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, by communicating the steps our citizens can take to protect their mental health and by filling the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental illnesses.
Through out the month there will be celebrations, events, and opportunities to increase your Mental Health knowledge and to learn more about services and service providers available in Richland County, Ohio.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram to be part of the RESILIENCE Conversation. #MENTALHEALTHAWARENESSMONTH2021

Communities Talk: To Prevent Underage Drinking
2021-04-28 17:00 - 18:00
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

Sparking the Conversation Talk Show
2021-04-26 19:00 - 20:00
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 local community regarding hope, resiliency and the availability of resources to help those in need. For more information please go to wmfd.com or email kelbyk@wvno.com.

NAMI Richland County Family-to-Family Education Program
2021-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Faith Temple Church of God In Christ, 506 Daisy Street, Mansfield, Ohio, 44903, United States
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, multiple-session education program for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment and recovery.
The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being. The program is taught by family members who have a loved one with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is an evidence based program. For information on the research base for the program, visit NAMI.org/research .

Walking the 12 Steps with Jesus
2021-04-06 18:00 | Shelby HelpLine Ministries, 29 1/2 Walnut Street, Shelby
Presenting
Walking the 12 Steps with Jesus
Bible-based study to promote healing and recovery from all kinds of dependencies and emotional struggles.
Designed to focus on Jesus Christ as your Higher Power and help you heal from hurtful life events. If you or anyone you know is hurting, come join us.

Who: Presented by Pastor Tom and Becky Snyder
Where: Shelby HelpLine Ministries building, 29 1/2 Walnut Street, Shelby, Ohio
When: Tuesday evenings at 6PM, starting April 6th, 2021.
For more information?
Pastor Tom’s cellphone 419.632.4570
Becky’s cellphone 419.632.4898
A part of Starfish Project of Richland County, Inc. Ministries.

NAMI Connections Support Group
2021-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
As someone living with a mental health condition, you may face unique challenges: social stereotypes and misunderstanding, complex family dynamics, changing medical developments. I can be overwhelming.
Our program can help you. NAMI Connection provides a safe, accepting and confidential setting with access to a community of people who relate to your experiences.
You will gain support from people like you who get it, who have been there. Trained facilitators will guide you in learning to empower yourself in a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope.
NAMI Connections meets the 1st Thursday of the month currently via zoom.
You can log into zoom @ Https://zoom.us/j/9121952599
The meeting number is 9121952599

Managing Fighting and Aggression - FREE Parenting Workshop
2020-10-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-09-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
FREE Parenting Workshop through CACY (Community Action for Capable Youth) – Interactive, small group programs to connect with other parents about raising young children. – Contact CACY today to sign up. Call 419-774-5683 or email dorseyde@cacyohio.com

Dealing with Disobedience - FREE Parenting Workshop
2020-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Online

Parent to Parent
2020-10-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, 890 W. 4th St., Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
Parents of children (young & old) with special needs are one of the best sources of information and emotional support for other parents of children with special needs. By virtue of having “been there”, a unique bonding occurs between parents, establishing an almost immediate rapport and sharing of common feelings and experiences. Are you looking to connect with a group of parents who are on the same journey? Talk with parents who have been on the journey for years and years? Share information, resources, strategies, tip & tricks? Laugh, cry and say things only parents of individuals with special needs will understand? Then this is the group for you! Pizza, Pop & Chips will be provided! Come and connect with other parents, share resources, and learn from each other. Social distancing guidelines will be observed. RSVP To Sally Stigall at stigallsally@gmail.com

Developing Good Bedtime Routines - Parenting Workshop
2020-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Parenting is hard! Let us help! FREE Online Parenting Workshops through CACY (Community Action for Capable Youth) – Interactive, small group programs to connect with other parents about raising young children. – Contact CACY today to sign up. Call 419-774-5683 or email dorseyde@cacyohio.com

Hassle Free Outings - FREE Parenting Workshop
2020-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Online

“Agents of Change” Virtual Run / Walk for Recovery
2020-09-01 - 2020-09-30
Catalyst Life Services is excited to announce its “Agents of Change” virtual run/walk for recovery. This event runs from September 1st through September 30th. All funds raised through this event will go to the life-saving addiction services Catalyst provides. Individuals or teams will have until September 30th to register for either a 1 mile walk or 5 K run. You simply register, choose your walk or run location and track your distance and time. You can be entered to win if you have the fastest 5k time and you can also complete ‘challenges’ as you walk or run to be entered into weekly drawings!
You can register and see all the ways you can be involved here:
catalystlifeservices.org/agents-of-change-virtual-recovery-run/
We would love for you to also consider creating a team or page where your reason and passion to raise awareness and funds for Addiction Services can be displayed and shared with friends and family! Learn more here: catalystlifeservices.org/teams-for-recovery/
Please share your pictures own social media and tag us! Please also use the hashtags #richlandrecoveryrun and #catalystrecoveryrun
