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Issue 9, the Lorain County Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Renewal Levy Passes with Overwhelming Support from Voters
Voters approved – with 72.42% support in all but one precinct reporting as of...
Proposals Now Accepted for the Frederick P. Slanina Foundation Fund
We are pleased to announce that proposals are now being accepted for the...
About the MHARS Renewal Levy
About the MHARS Renewal Levy The Lorain County Board of Commissioners...
Save the Date: International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31
The Lorain County Opioid Action Team is hosting a vigil in memory of the 143...
MHARS Board of Lorain County Announces New Board Officers
The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board of Lorain...
Fentanyl Has Increased Overdoses in Lorain County
A prevalence of fentanyl has increased overdoses. Jinx Mastney, opioid...
MHARS Board Observes June as Pride Month
June marks Pride Month in the United States. The Mental Health, Addiction and...
20 Law Enforcement Officers Complete Crisis Training
Twenty law enforcement officers participated in Lorain County Crisis Intervention...
4,047 Pounds Collected in Lorain County Drug Take Back Day
Thanks to everyone who came out and made Drug Take Back Day a success - from...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 30
LORAIN, OHIO – The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services...
$1.5 Million Awarded by US Congress to Fund Lorain County Crisis Receiving Center
From Joint Release with The Nord Center: The Nord Center applied for and was...
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
March 21 – 27, 2022 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week What is National...
AmeriCorps Week
March 13 – 19 is AmeriCorps Week! AmeriCorps is an organization that serves...
LCOAT Family Support Branch Debuts Resource Guide
The Lorain County Opioid Action Team's (LCOAT) Family Support Branch has created...
Coping with the Holidays Guide Available Online
Holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year for many, but it can...
RFQ Questions Answered
Below are the questions submitted as part of the RFQ for a project manager/owner...
RFQ Issued for Project Manager/Owner Rep for Crisis Receiving Center
The Mental Health, Addiction & Recovery Services (MHARS) Board of Lorain...
MHARS Board Celebrates Front-Line Workers During First Responder Week of Appreciation
As part of a statewide show of gratitude to front-line workers who confront the...
PHOTOS: International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil Held Aug. 31
Approximately 200 people filled Lakeview Terrace on August 31 to remember those...
Lorain County Commissioners Allocate $4M to Crisis Center
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners voted today to allocate $4 million for a...
OhioGuidestone Receives Amy Levin Fund Dollars
OhioGuidestone, a valued MHARS Board provider, is the recent recipient of a...
MHARS Board of Lorain County Receives Grant Funding for Mobile Response Stabilization Services
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), in...
PHOTOS: MHARS Celebrates Providers at Annual Luncheon
The MHARS Board of Lorain County works with amazing providers to serve those in...
MHARS Board of Directors Selects New FY 2022 Executive Leadership
At its regular monthly meeting on June 24, the Mental Health, Addiction and...
Press Release: MHARS Board announces new Executive Director
LORAIN, OHIO - The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board...
COVID Care Team Launches for Lorain County Residents
COVID Care Teams are dispatching across the state to help neighborhoods recover...
Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program
Brought to you by your Board and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, this...
Training for Families Suffering with a Loved One’s Substance Use Disorder
FREE Virtual Training on January 26: Recovery Supports and Tools for...
MHARS Board Announces New Talent on Clinical Team
The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board announces four...
K-12 Prevention Funding Provides Needed Support to Local School Districts
At their December Board of Directors meeting, the Mental Health, Addiction and...
“Hope Hour” will feature new mentoring opportunity for Lorain County young adults
Join an informational Hope Hour to introduce the Community of Hope Transitional...
November is National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Our network of mental health...
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020, IS NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
Clean out your medicine cabinet of any potentially harmful or addictive pills...
MHARS Board thanks First Responders for “Bringing Help, Bringing Hope”
As part of a statewide show of gratitude to frontline workers who confront the...
Help Lorain County PREVENT SUICIDE
The Lorain County Suicide Prevention Coalition wants to hear from YOU! How do...
Commissioners proclaim September Suicide Prevention, Recovery Month
At their August 26, 2020, meeting, the Lorain County Commissioners issued the...
Purple flags fly and purple lights shine for Overdose Awareness Day on August 31
Addiction is often a hushed topic, as families privately confront its effects,...
MHARS Board is hiring
The MHARS Board is hiring for three positions: Treatment and Recovery Services...
July is Minority Mental Health Month
The MHARS Board is celebrating July's Minority Mental Health Month with new...
MHARS Board provides resources to help loved ones in active addiction or recovery
The local Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board is...
Virtual Support Groups FREE for Essential Workers in Lorain County
Essential workers are taking care of all of us, and now there’s a resource to...
Commissioners proclaim May as Mental Health Month
At their April 29, 2020, meeting, the Lorain County Commissioners issued a...
What are your tools to thrive during May’s Mental Health Month?
While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime,...
MHARS Board offers medication disposal pouches free by mail
REQUEST YOURS by filling out this simple online form The Mental Health,...
Ohio Launches Toll-Free ‘COVID Careline’ to Provide Emotional Support for Ohioans Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: 1-800-720-9616
COLUMBUS –The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services...
Strive for 5 Challenge issued for Ohio | #OHStrive5
MHARS Board partners with the Governor's office and OhioMHAS to bring connection...
COVID-19 Stress/Anxiety Support Line for Healthcare Professionals
Firelands Regional Medical Center Counseling and Recovery Services is offering a...
Mental Health and Substance Use Resources During COVID-19
#BHisOpenforBusiness | Mental health and substance use services are essential....
Online recovery groups available
Let's Get Real, Inc., has published a list of online recovery meetings,...
Managing anxiety and stress related to coronavirus
Joint Statement from the Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS)...
Managing Coronavirus-related Stress
Provided by OhioMHAS The coronavirus has many people feeling distressed. This...
MHARS hosting open-to-the-public Focus Groups
Share your ideas on the future of mental health and addiction care in Lorain...
Ohio announces Suicide Prevention Plan
Read Ohio's first-ever, collaborative Suicide Prevention Plan for Ohio,...
Ohio Drug Overdose Report available
The Ohio Department of Health’s 2018 Ohio Drug Overdose Data: General Findings...
NAMI seeking volunteers for LOSS Team
NAMI seeking volunteers for LOSS Team The local LOSS (Local Outreach to...
MHARS Board advocates for national 3-digit suicide prevention hotline
MHARS Board advocates for national 3-digit suicide prevention hotline ...
Holiday schedule for accessing services
Crisis resources are available year-round. If a person in Lorain County, Ohio,...
2020 trainings announced | Attend for free!
Learn how to talk about mental health and addiction, with compassion and...
Suicide Prevention Coalition meets December 2
Suicide Prevention Coalition meetings are open to the public. Learn more....
MHARS 2019-2020 Community Plan Approved by State
On September 17, 2019, Lori Criss, Director of the Ohio Department of Mental...
Morning Journal | October 11, 2019 | MHARS Board expands student-led “You Belong” program to four new schools
The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board of Lorain County...
Morning Journal | October 14, 2019 | Most local alcohol retailers pass compliance checks for underage drinking laws
Fifty-six out of 64 Lorain County alcohol retailers passed the most recent...
Solace Lorain County holds its last meeting
SOLACE will no longer be meeting as of Wednesday, November 13, 2019. SOLACE...
Recovery Rocks
Recovery Rocks at FireFish Festival Get messy and show your support for...
Lorain El Centro Block Party
Here at Lorain El Centro’s Block Party with our amazing lead Navigator....
