Mental Health & Recovery Services Board

3rd Annual 33 Forever Mental Health Birthday Walk
2023-05-20 10:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Richland Carrousel Park, 75 N Main St, Mansfield, 44902
Join us for our 3rd annual mental health birthday walk in honor of Danielle Leedy!Walk, t shirts, snacks, magician, balloon fun and more!

Bike-A-Palooza
2023-05-20 09:00 - 12:00 | OH
Bike-A-Palooza Family Festival will be held at North Lake Park. The event is free and open to the public. Events include Bike Ride with a Cop, a Bicycle Safety Rodeo, a bike raffle, family entertainment, Mansfield Fire Departments House of Hazards, bike inspections including small bike repairs, temporary tattoos and food. This event is brought to you via a collaboration of community partners that will be recognized at the event.

Responding to Addiction Town Hall Meeting in Lucas
2023-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
Responding to Addiction Town Hall Meeting. At the Lucas Community Center. Hosted by Lucas Lion’s Club. Featuring Presentations from CACY “Hidden in Plain Sight”, Recovery Story from Joe Nichols, Deputy Pat Smith discussing Interdiction and Diversion, Dr. Joe Bocka providing a Narcan Training, Joe Trolian and Kym Lamb discussing Resources and the METRICH App. Followed by Questions and Answers and Resource tables.

ACT Raising Safe Kids
2023-05-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral Office, 800 Park Ave W, Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
The ACT program was developed by the American Psychological Association (APA) and is coordinated by the Children, Youth & Families Portfolio. The program is based on research showing that:

The early years are a critical time in development when children are learning basic skills that have long-term effects on their lives.
Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as maltreatment, can have serious and long-standing impacts on brain development, emotional, cognitive, behavioral development and on health.
Parents and caregivers are teachers, protectors and advocates for their children.

Free Hearing Screenings
2023-05-18 09:00 - 16:30 | OH
Catalyst Life Services is offering Free hearing Screenings at 270 Sterkel Blvd in Mansfield.

City of Mansfield Proclamation
2023-05-16 19:00 - 19:30 | OH
The City of Mansfield and Mayor Tim Theaker will offer a proclamation to help Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board celebrate Mental Health Month. The event will be held at Mansfield City Hall.

NAMI's Family Support Group
2023-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
NAMI is offering a Family Support Group designed for those who have a loved one with a mental illness. Anyone is welcome to join the group for support, education, and learning. The sessions focus on how to advocate and care for loved ones and self-care. NAMI will covers a different topic each month through a variety of guest speakers. The meeting will be held at the Ontario AR Workshop located at 805 N. Lexington-Springmill Road in Ontario. To register call 419-565-7957.

Peer Support Specialist Training
2023-05-15 08:30 - 17:00 | OH
May 15th thru May 19th Catalyst Life Services, Richland County Job and Family Services and Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services will be offering a training, Becoming A Peer Recovery Supporter, You Support Will Lead Others to Success. Those who attend will receive their Peer Support Specialist certification. To register contact Stacy Jackson at 419-774-5333 or Steven Wilkinson at 419-774-5328.

Yoga Class
2023-05-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-06 08:00 - 12:00 | OH
OhioHealth Ontario Health and Fitness Center is offering free yoga classes. Classes are open to the public and are designed to increase mindfulness and build resilience.

Tito's Cantina Celebrates Mental Health Month
2023-05-11 17:00 - 20:00 | OH
Tito’s Cantina Grill will host an event supporting Mental Health. Free snacks will be available. Tito’s offers non-alcoholic mocktails and food specials plus regular menu. There will be a DJ, trivia and prizes. Proceeds from the event will go CACY. Tito’s is located at 3201/2 East Main Street in Lexington.

Catalyst Life Services Annual Kids Carnival
2023-05-11 16:00 - 18:00 | OH
Catalyst Life Services will host its Annual Kids Carnival at 270 Sterkel Blvd in Mansfield. The event is free and open to the public. There will be snacks, games and prizes at the event.

Richland County Drug Court Graduation
2023-05-11 15:30 - 16:30 | OH
21st Annual Richland County Drug Court Graduation will be held at the Life Celebration Reception Center, 129 South Main Street, Mansfield, Ohio 44902. Refreshments will be provided.

Lucas Resource Fair
2023-05-10 10:30 - 12:30 | OH
Behavioral and Physical Health Resource Fair at Lucas Middle School Gymnasium. An information and resource fair with information tables, giveaways and wellness activities.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
2023-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | OH
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who have been there. By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you can gain hope and feel a sense of connection. The group encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space. Call NAMI at (419) 522-6264 for more information.

Voices Out of the Dark
2023-05-03 18:30 | OH
Third Street Clinic will host Voices Out of the Dark. The event matches an artist and a person affected by addiction. The artist creates work that portrays the person’s story. Both the story and artwork will be shared at the event. The event will be held at 486 Springmill Street in Mansfield. For more information go to www.thirdstreet.org or call 419-522-6191.

Village of Butler
2023-05-02 19:00 - 19:30 | OH
Mayor Wes Dingus and Village Council will offer a proclamation to help Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board celebrate Mental Health month. The event will be help at Butler Village Hall.

24th Annual Minority Health Fair
2023-04-29 00:30 - 01:00 | OH
The 2023 Minority Health Fair, hosted by the NAACP, will be held at the Oasis of Love Church located at 190 Chester Avenue in Mansfield. For more information call 419-610-6257.

Responding to Addiction in Richland County Madison Middle School Town Hall
2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Madison Intermediate School, 205 West Cook Road, Mansfield, 44907
A Local Town Hall to Discuss how our community is providing local help and local hope for those impacted by addiction.

Food & Refreshments Included

Introduction: Rob Peterson & Jonathan Muro – Madison Middle School Principal

Hidden in Plain Sight: Brandy Marquette | CACY – Community Action for Capable Youth

Recovery Speaker: Joe Nichols

Interdiction & Diversion: Deputy Nedrow, Richland County Sherriff’s Department

NARCAN Training: Dr. Joe Bocka

Richland County Resources: Joe Trolian – Executive Director | Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board

Family Advocacy & Support: Project One

Panel Q&A

This Town Hall was made possible through the METRICH COSAP grant in coordination by the Richland Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, The Richland County Opiate Board and their partners and affiliates.

Black Health & Wellness Symposium - NAMI Richland County
2023-02-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Mansfield Playhouse, 95 E 3rd St, Mansfield, 44902
The symposium promises a night to remember, including a Welcome Reception with light refreshment and appetizers, local university speakers, individual lived experience memoirs, and panel discussions. Additionally, NAMI Richland County would like the opportunity to award three individuals who have made a significant contribution toward reducing the stigma of mental health in the community.
The Black Health and Wellness Symposium will be hosted by The Mansfield Playhouse on Saturday, February 11, 2023; doors opening at 5pm and the event will begin promptly at 5:30pm. This event is FREE to the public and does require registration. You may find more details on registering and becoming involved in the mental health movement at www.NamiRC.org or call the NAMI RC office at 419-522-6264.
Event Press Release
Award Nomination Information and Application

32nd Annual Catalyst Rehab Telethon
2023-02-04 11:00 - 20:00 | Online
Your help is needed now more than ever and we hope to make the 32nd
Annual Catalyst Rehab Telethon a great success! Since 1992, the
Telethon has helped to ensure that The Rehab Center (now part of
Catalyst Life Services) can continue to provide services to individuals in
need throughout North Central Ohio. We will continue the tradition as
a televised production on Saturday February 4th, 2023. Tune in live to
“Watch it Happen” on WMFD-TV all day from 11am – 8pm. Join us for
entertainment, community guests, local celebrities,
and stories of hope and success.

NAMI Family Support Group
2022-12-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-11-20 18:30 - 20:00 | OH
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.
