Thank you Fiesta Jalapenos and all of the Lorain County establishments for helping spread the 988 Crisis number to residents throughout the county.
The Lorain County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board of Lorain County believe mental health resources should be visible where people live, work, and socialize. Local businesses play a critical role in creating safer, more supportive communities.
The Suicide Prevention Coalition has invited local bars and hospitality establishments to begin using 988 Crisis Hotline coasters as part of a countywide effort to increase awareness and access to lifesaving mental health support.
Bars are social spaces where emotions can be heightened. Having visible, discreet 988 information readily available can help someone in distress, or a concerned friend to connect to immediate support when it matters most.
These coasters help:
• Raise awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Reduce stigma around asking for help
• Show a community commitment to suicide prevention and mental health support
To learn more, follow on LinkedIn or Instagram:
LCSPC @lcsuicidepreventioncoalition
#SuicidePrevention #988Lifeline #MentalHealthMatters
#mharslcThank you the MHARS Board and the Lorain County Suicide Prevention Coalition For the 988 coasters. Johanna Vakerics
The MHARS Board reminds you to mark your calendar - Saturday, April 25th, from 10:00am-2:00pm. Drop off your unused or expired medications throughout Lorain County.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and a time to raise awareness about alcohol use and the impact it has on our health, our work and our relationships.
• Alcohol affects everyone differently—risk varies by person
• Binge drinking increases danger—overdose, accidents, risky behavior
• Some should not drink at all (pregnancy, underage, certain meds/conditions)
• Even moderate drinking carries health risks, including 7 different cancers
• Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is treatable—recovery is possible
Call or text 988 if you or someone you know struggles with alcohol. It is free and confidential.
