50% of people will go through a traumatic event in their lifetime. It is important to know how to help support a trauma survivor. If you or someone you know needs additional support, call the Portage County Helpline at 330-678-HELP

Taking care of your mental health will also help you take care of your physical health, recognize your emotional needs, foster and sustain relationships and help you achieve balance in your life. May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Illegally made fentanyl is the primary driver of the recent increase in all US overdose deaths, as well as here in Portage County. Info about treatment and local resources call the Addiction Helpline at 330-678-3006 fentanylawarenessday.org #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay

Congratulations to our Portage County Crisis Intervention Team Class of Spring 2022. #MentalHealthMatters

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us in fighting the stigma around mental health.”

Your mental health is an important part of your well-being. Never hesitate to take a break, unplug, or take a moment for yourself.

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Starting therapy can seem overwhelming. Here are some questions to consider while seeking treatment.

July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, or identity. But background can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult.

Have you been feeling down lately and noticed that you have been spending a bit too much time on your phone? #Bluelight and long hours of #scrolling on social media can have negative effects on your mental health! Take a #screenbreak and #getoutside this summer!

Back to school season can be stressful for kids as well as parents. Take some time before school begins to help relieve some of the back-to-school anxiety. mental-health-recovery.org/single-post/fo…

As we remember loved ones lost tomorrow on Overdose Awareness Day, let's also remember that recovery is possible! youtu.be/1oWth-uIbkA

Great article from Good Morning America on what teens want their parents to know about their mental health: Listen. Believe them when they say they need help. Be understanding. #MentalHealthMatters tinyurl.com/2p97fhm

Depression is a serious but treatable condition. Today is national depression screening day. Take a quick, confidential screening at: screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/portagecounty

The Board is hiring a Fiscal Specialist. Learn more and apply: mental-health-recovery.org

Learn the signs of emotional distress during mental health month. Reach out to help others, connect them to resources. Call or text 988 anytime for support.

CIT Awards: Ravenna & Streetsboro officers honored: mental-health-recovery.org/single-post/cr…

Overdose Awareness Day Portage 2024 youtu.be/zwji7sw5kKc?si… via YouTube

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Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression associated with seasonal changes. Although it’s often referred to a “winter blues,” SAD is more than just feeling “down.” The good news is that it is treatable. Consult your medical professional, or call 988 for local resources