MANSFIELD — The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Richland County and the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board will graduate the 35th CITclass of law enforcement officers and first responders on Oct. 10. CIT stands for “Crisis Intervention Team” and refers to a collaborative effort between law enforcement and the mental health […]
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NAMI Richland County welcomes new executive director
MANSFIELD — The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Richland County (NAMI-RC) has announced the hiring of a new Executive Director, Aubrie Hall. Hall was appointed as the Executive Director in August and assumed responsibilities Dec. 1, 2023, after the previous director and co-founder, Mary Kay Pierce, retired. Hall will lead the non-profit organization in […]
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Pierce announces retirement from NAMI Richland County
MANSFIELD — Mary Kay Pierce has announced she will retire as Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Richland County. Pierce was co-founder of the organization. She has decided to step down effective Nov. 30 — after 22 years of leading NAMI. “It has been an honor and privilege to lead NAMI […]
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Richland County graduates 24th Crisis Intervention Team class
MANSFIELD – When it comes to crises, either national or local, first responders put their training to use, risk their lives and work hard to keep their community safe. Richland County is just one of hundreds in the nation who wish to equip their first responders with additional training when it comes to crises; more […]