The MHARS Board is a proud member of the Lorain County Suicide Prevention Coalition, which today, invited families and community members to a free fishing event focused on mental wellness, community connection, and suicide prevention awareness. The event was open to all ages and skill levels, with fishing equipment, instruction, and activities provided at no cost. And FREE ICE CREAM!
Sponsors: Life Side Ohio, Lorain County Suicide Prevention Coalition, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, the city of Lorain and the Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County.
Thanks to all who participated.
Broadway Commons represents another important step forward in expanding supportive housing opportunities and strengthening our community's behavioral health and recovery infrastructure. Michael Doud, Executive Director of the MHARS Board, joined community leaders, Lorain city officials, and representatives from CHN Housing and the Emerald Development and Economic Network (EDEN) in addressing attendees during Thursday's groundbreaking ceremony.With shovels in hand, community leaders gathered to break ground for the future Broadway Commons at the intersection of Broadway and Henderson drive in Lorain on Thursday, a nearly $21 million project that will include 62 units of affordable housing. Story in comments.
The MHARS Board of Lorain County attended "Celebration of Community Impact" this morning for the United Way. The event was emceed by Tim Alcorn, radio play by play for the Cleveland Cavaliers featured United Way President and CEO, Ryan Aroney, who presented a year-in review of the impactful work done by United Way throughout the county, and our own Arielle Edwards, Program Officer - Adult Services, was the moderator of the panel discussion on how unconventional collaboration brings our community together to solve tough problems and get this important work done.
