ONTARIO — You don’t have to navigate mental illness alone — and NAMI Richland County wants to prove it. This spring, NAMI Richland County will offer its free, eight-session, Peer-to-Peer course, a nationally recognized program designed by and for adults living with mental health conditions. The course blends education, connection and real-world tools in a […]
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Talking him down off the bridge: 35th CIT graduating class roleplays tense scenes
MANSFIELD — Two officers approach a tense scene: a man whose business has gone under now stands on the edge of a bridge, ready to jump. It’s not real — but for the 35th Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) graduating class, it was a powerful training scenario Friday designed to prepare officers for moments that could […]
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NAMI Richland County celebrates grand reopening in new Ontario offices
ONTARIO — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Richland County celebrated its future Monday — while also honoring the past. In fact, the opening of its new facility drew a crowd so large that the celebration spilled outdoors. Elected officials and community members gathered at the Area Agency on Aging, 2131 Park Ave. West, […]
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New home, same mission: NAMI Richland County relocates
ONTARIO — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Richland County will be celebrating its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Sept. 8. “Our new space represents a milestone in NAMI Richland County’s growth, but it’s also a testament to the strength of community partnerships,” Aubrie Hall, executive director, said. The […]
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Inaugural NAMIWalks Richland County looking for sponsors
ONTARIO — NAMIWalks Richland County will host a one-mile awareness walk, 5K and family fun activities May 31 in Marshall Park.
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Pierce chosen 2024 Brinkerhoff Award winner by Richland Co. MHRS board
Mary Kay Pierce, co-founder of NAMI Richland County, was announced Tuesday evening as the 2024 Brinkerhoff Award recipient.
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Prospect Park in Mansfield site for ‘Official Shake Up’ event
MANSFIELD — City of Mansfield and Richland County officials joined in Friday afternoon at Prospect Park for “An Official Shake Up” lemonade event. David Kirst, owner and producer of Rominus James Productions, said he wanted the free event to help city residents meet trusted leaders in the community. It included fresh lemonade and pizza for […]
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2nd annual Black Mental Health & Wellness Symposium set for June 19
MANSFIELD — Legacy Academy of Excellence and NAMI Richland County will present the “2nd Annual Black Mental Health & Wellness Symposium” on Wednesday, June 19. The celebration highlighting the importance of mental health and wellness in the African American community will be from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Legacy Academy of Excellence, 215 N. Trimble […]
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Drive Thru Easter event slated for March 23 at South Park in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department will host its 4th annual Drive Thru Easter event at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at lower South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Ave., Mansfield. There will be Easter candy, small items and lots of community cheer for children and parents as they drive through lower South […]
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Playhouse & Mental Health Board screen Kevin Hines’ documentary
MANSFIELD — Sherry Branham was moved to tears at a documentary screening Thursday night. The Mansfield Playhouse, Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) Board, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Richland County and 33 Forever hosted a free screening of “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” for National Suicide Prevention Month. Branham, associate director of […]