Register by Monday, September 17, 2018, at Noon.
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The annual Save a Life Suicide Prevention Coalition Color 5K will be at the Ohio Caverns on Saturday, September 15th starting at 8:00 a.m. Click the form below to download and print a registration form. For more information, contact Stephanie Ketchell at (937) 631-2883.  
PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF RECENT COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT ARE NOW AVAILABLE. (Download the full report above.) The preliminary findings are now available for review of the 2018 Logan County Community Needs Assessment. This document is a draft and open for public comment and input at this time. The full data report is posted on the following websites:
A hard copy of this document is available to view at Logan County Health District, Mary Rutan Hospital, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services Board, Community Health and Wellness Partners, and the Logan County United Way. There will be a Community Call to Action meeting at the St. Patrick Church, Makley Hall, 316 E. Patterson Ave, Bellefontaine, OH on July 18, 2015 at 8 a.m. to noon, beginning with a continental breakfast. If you would like to participate in this meeting to determine the direction Logan County takes in meeting these needs, please RSVP to Christie at Mary Rutan Hospital at 937-599-7005 or Use our Comment form below to RSVP.  The film "Suicide The Ripple Effect" chronicles the story of Kevin Hines, who at age 29 attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Since then, Kevin has been on a mission to use his story to help others stay alive and find recovery. Tickets are $10 at the door of the Little Art Theatre in Yellow Springs on Sunday, June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. A Q&A and discussion will follow the film. This is a fundraiser for NAMI of Clark, Greene & Madison Counties. For more information, contact info@namicgm.org.  Think you have to choose between helping others or a career? Ready to kick start your career and gain valuable non-profit management experience? Do you believe in making a difference in marginalized communities here at home? Want to earn money to pay off your student loans or put towards grad school? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider joining AmeriCorps VISTA after graduating. With AmeriCorps VISTA, you have a chance to live and serve in the community and focus area of your choice. For a one year commitment, you will receive a modest living allowance, a $5,920 education award (to put towards education expenses like student loans), health and childcare coverage, and many more benefits. Serve for 12 months. Build your resume. Earn money for college, and most importantly, you will be working alongside community leaders and local organizations to make a lasting impact in initiatives like:
Learn more and Start Your Application MHDAS of Logan & Champaign Counties is hiring AmeriCorps VISTA members now for a full-time, one-year position to begin in July, 2018. https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=79374&fromSearch=true
The Indian Lake EMS is offering a free training called "Operation Street Smart" on April 21st from 9am-12pm at the Indian Lake Community Church Annex. More details available in the flyers below.  
 We are pleased to announce that this training is being offered in partnership between the Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services Board of Logan & Champaign Counties, Champaign Co. Department of Job & Family Services, Champaign Co. Drug Free Youth Coalition, Suicide Prevention Coalition of Logan & Champaign Counties, Early Childhood Coordinating Committee, and Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services. This training opportunity is being funded through a grant from The Ohio Children's Trust Fund and will be of NO COST to participants. Date: April 18th, 2018 Time: 8:30am-11:30am OR 12:30pm-3:30pm *Please REGISTER FOR JUST ONE of the offered sessions* Location: Madison-Champaign ESC Administrative Offices 2200 South US Hwy 68 Urbana, Ohio 43078 * Please use REAR parking lot and entrance Pending 1.5-2.5 CEU’s Social Worker & Counselor Intended Audience: This training is designed to provide a foundational overview and aware- ness of trauma, resilience, and trauma-informed care for anyone in the community who interacts with individuals and families who may have experienced trauma, including case managers, human services professionals, educators/ administrators, the faith community, employers, government agencies, and others. Presenter: Jennifer Cox, MA, Director of Training Montgomery County Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services. Jennifer is a TIC Instructor and a National Instructor in Mental Health First Aid-USA. She received her dual undergraduate degrees (Art Therapy/Dance Kinesiology Education) from Bowling Green State University and her Masters of Arts in Dance Movement Psychotherapy from Columbia College Chicago. She has professional experience as a clinician, educator and administrator in a variety of clinical, public, and government settings with a vast array of populations. Hope you can join us! TO REGISTER: Mail: Registration Form to- MHDAS Board P.O. Box 765 West Liberty, OH 43357 Email: Fill out & Scan Registration Form to alane@mhdas.org Fax: Registration Form to 937-465-3914 Attn: Andrea Lane OR REGISTER BELOW:
 What is Mental Health First Aid?
This training will ENGAGE you, INSPIRE you and EXPAND your understanding of mental illness! Two-Day Training Wednesday, May 9, 2018: 8:00am to 12:00pm (sign-in at 7:30am) Thursday, May 10, 2018: 8:00am to 12:00pm (sign-in at 7:30am) @ Champaign County Community Center, 1512 South US HWY 68, Urbana Cost: FREE Register By: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 (Registration includes: a 200+ page comprehensive manual, all materials, and a 3 year certification) One-Day Training Wednesday, May 30, 2018: 8:00am to 5:00pm (sign-in at 7:30am) @ Mary Rutan Crossroads Business Center, 21 Hunter Place, Bellefontaine (lunch provided) Cost: FREE Register By: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 (Registration includes: a 200+ page comprehensive manual, all materials, and a 3 year certification) Questions? 937-465-1045 • alane@mhdas.org Sponsored by:
REGISTER BELOW OR DOWNLOAD FORM AND MAIL TO: MHDAS Board, P.O. Box 765, West Liberty, OH 43357 Email: Fill out & Scan Registration Form to alane@mhdas.org
 Urbana Hands of Hope is hosting a family-friendly New Year's Eve Party on December 31st at The Urbana Recovery Zone (827 Scioto Street). Snacks and drinks provided. The party starts at 7pm. Bring the whole family and let's ring in the New Year together!
 This picture is for a grant of $10,000 for the Logan County Coalition Advisory Board to continue the work with Epiphany Community Services for evaluation and data tracking software access to move our community toward a model of Collective Impact as it relates to the following prevention coalitions: Access & Resources Coalition (ARC), Healthy Living Coalition, Continuum of Care Coalition, Logan County Coalition for Opiate Relief Efforts (CORE) and the Logan/Champaign Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Thank you CareSource for your support of building a healthier Logan County!!! Register by Wednesday, August 30th for 1 of our 2 upcoming trainings, which are free to community members! More info and a registration form is downloadable here, or view it below. Homelessness is a circumstance that nearly everyone thinks could never happen to them—and yet, there are hundreds of thousands of men, women, and children with nowhere to call home. Please review the resources below to learn more about how you can help those in need.
What’s the best way to help the homeless? Former homeless people share their advice Runaways and Drug Abuse: 15 Ways to Reach Out and Make a Difference Homeless Shelter Directory Declutter Your Home Through Philanthropy 13 Essential Items You Never Thought to Donate to Those in Need The Ultimate Guide to Turning Your Home's Yard into a Community Garden 10 Incredible Ways To Help Homeless Animals Without Adopting Them The purpose of this guide is to help identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues for college students — and where and when to seek help. Left untreated, these issues can become debilitating and even life-threatening. If you feel that you may be experiencing these issues or find yourself concerned for a friend or peer, it is important to take action now.
And don’t forget: you’re not alone. Mental illness is very common among students today. According to mental health research conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us Saturday, May 6th at Lions Park in West Liberty for the 18th Annual Mental Illness Awareness Walk. More information available below and at www.recoveryzonelcc.org.  |
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