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!
Join us for a free day of fishing! The MHARS Board of Lorain County is proud to be teaming up with @lifesideohio @your_wild_ohio @lcsuicidepreventioncoalition @ohio_spf @ohiodnr and @cityoflorainohio to do something fun like fishing and talking about mental health awareness. In addition to fishing, you can also get free ice cream and then afterwards walk over to the Lorain International Festival.
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