Mental Health & Recovery Services Board

NAMI Connection Support Group
2022-10-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services 87 East First St. Suite L Mansfield OH 44902, 87 East First St. Suite L, Mansfield, 44902
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’ve 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.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group will help you:
Aim for better coping skills
– Find strength in sharing experiences
– Not judge anyone’s pain
– Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
– Embrace humor as healthy
– Accept that we cannot solve every problem
– Understand that mental health conditions are no one’s fault and can be traumatic experiences

Help Me Grow Baby Shower
2022-10-07 09:00 - 12:00
Help me Grow will have a baby shower for families in Richland and Ashland Counties. The event will feature resources and baby materials for expecting and new mothers. This event is hosted by Crossroads Church in Mansfield. If you would like to be part of this event email m.runo@mvrcog.org or call 216-215-6429.

NAMI Family Support Group
2022-10-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-11-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-12-18 18:30 - 20:00
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.

Send Silence Packing
2022-10-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Ohio State University – Mansfield Campus, 1760 University Drive, Mansfield, 44906
Send Silence Packing® is a visuallystriking exhibit that includes personalstories from individuals who have losta loved one to suicide and is designedto connect individuals to mentalhealth resources and inspire actionfor suicide prevention.
You’re invited to walk among theSend Silence Packing backpacks tosee the photographs and read thestories attached to them.
To learn more:activeminds.org/sendsilencepacking
To explore the virtual experience:activeminds.org/backpacks
#SendSilencePacking@active_minds – Instagram, Twitter,@activemindsinc – Facebook, Snapchat

Tuesday, October 18, 2022Campus RecreationCenter LawnRain location: Inside CampusRecreation Center9:00AM to 4:00PM

Responding to Addiction in Richland County, Shelby, Ohio Schools
2022-10-25 18:00 | Shelby High School, 25 High School Ave, Shelby, 44875
Responding to Addiction in Richland County. This is the next in a series of Town Hall Meetings sponsored by METRICH, Richland County Opiate Review Board and The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board. The event will include “Hidden in Plain Sight” from CACY, a Recovery Story, Information from METRICH, a Narcan training and FREE Narcan, information on service availability, help for families and advocacy. There will also be time at the end for questions and answers. The event will be held at Shelby High School, 25 High Street, Shelby, Ohio
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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.

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

ACT Raising Safe Kids
2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-11 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.

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.

24th Annual Minority Health Fair
2023-04-29 00:30 - 01:00
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.

Village of Butler
2023-05-02 19:00 - 19:30
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.

Voices Out of the Dark
2023-05-03 18:30
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.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
2023-05-04 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Yoga Class
2023-05-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-13 11:00 - 12:00
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.

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

Richland County Drug Court Graduation
2023-05-11 15:30 - 16:30
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.

Catalyst Life Services Annual Kids Carnival
2023-05-11 16:00 - 18:00
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.

Tito's Cantina Celebrates Mental Health Month
2023-05-11 17:00 - 20:00
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.

Peer Support Specialist Training
2023-05-15 08:30 - 17:00
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.

NAMI's Family Support Group
2023-05-15 18:00 - 20:00
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.
