The month of June welcomes Pride Month in the United States. The celebration of Pride symbolizes the recognition, inclusion, and vitality of LGBTQIA+ individuals. The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County supports access to services for all community members and understands the impact that support, inclusion, and empathy can have.
As always, The Trevor Project remains committed to our mission of ending suicide among LGBTQ+ young people, and we will continue working toward a world where all LGBTQ+ young people see a bright future for themselves.
To learn more about local efforts to reduce stigma and increase awareness on supportive resources, follow this link to learn more about the Lorain County Suicide Prevention Coalition: forms.gle/gX1jGsdMJv7qWmZq8 and follow them on social media @lcsuicidepreventioncoalition
Click the link to see the full interactive survey results and to learn more about the relationship between mental health, support, and access to affirming services. www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2025/
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! The MHARS Board of Lorain County was honored to provide important resources at the 9th Annual “Faith Community…An Essential Piece to Fight Stigma” event on May 30, 2026. This event was created to raise mental health awareness and to minimize stigma. The event was hosted by Health Awareness Network Connections Inc. and emceed by Shannon Smith, Morning Anchor at 19 News and featured Kimberly Clipper, M.A., LPCC and Associate Minister at Greater Victory Christian Ministry, who talked about her experience as a counselor and her ministry.
The ladies of the MHARS Board of Lorain County had a great time at the 16th Annual PJ Party benefitting Lorain County Safe Harbor. Every dollar raised goes directly to provide lifesaving, emergency shelter and support for domestic violence survivors. The night was filled with food, fort building, silent disco dancing, raffle baskets and pajama contests - which the MHARS "Disco Queens" team won the "Best Themed Team 2026" category!
