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International Overdose Awareness Day is TODAY, August 31. In partnership with the Lorain County Opioid Action Team (LCOA...
08/31/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day is TODAY, August 31. In partnership with the Lorain County Opioid Action Team (LCOAT), 59 yard signs and 4,543 purple flags have been distributed throughout Lorain County to remember the 77 lives lost to drug overdose in 2025.

The signs and flags serve as a visible reminder of the lives lost and the lasting impact overdose has on individuals, families, and our entire community. They also help raise awareness about prevention, treatment, recovery, and the importance of supporting those affected by substance use.

The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County is proud to be part of the 2026 Lorain County ...
08/25/2026

The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County is proud to be part of the 2026 Lorain County Fair! 🎡
Today, MHARS Board of Directors members Wanda Ewing and Michele Flanagan are giving their time to connect with fair-goers and help those looking for support and resources.
Stop by Building 19, Booth #359 to say hello, spin our prize wheel, and pick up information about mental health, substance use, prevention, treatment, and recovery services available throughout Lorain County.
Whether you’re looking for help for yourself, a family member, or someone you care about, you are not alone. The MHARS Board is here to help connect individuals and families to the support they need during times of crisis.
Come see us at the fair! 💙

The Lorain County Su***de Prevention Coalition Youth Subcommittee has completed a wonderful project concerning safe stor...
08/20/2026

The Lorain County Su***de Prevention Coalition Youth Subcommittee has completed a wonderful project concerning safe storage of fi****ms. The youth gathered at Ship to Shore in Lorain to create a video campaign about the importance of safe storage and su***de prevention.

The youth actors and the subcommittee would like to invite you to a Launch Party to view the video and celebrate the work done by Lorain County youth TODAY at 6PM at The Amy Levin Center.

Please register for the event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ618RxcNzIkcS12PLI8K069dFD_r7UA_9czdIrScah-WccA/viewform

Chalkin’ the Walk …. And remembering those who left our lives too early. Never forgotten. Ely Square in Elyria, Ohio. We...
08/15/2026

Chalkin’ the Walk …. And remembering those who left our lives too early. Never forgotten.
Ely Square in Elyria, Ohio. We are here ‘til 2:00pm today, Saturday August 15. Come and remember and join us for support.

The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County, Lorain County Public Health and the Elyria Pa...
08/15/2026

The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County, Lorain County Public Health and the Elyria Parks & Recreation Department are bringing our community together TODAY. Saturday, August 15, for Chalk the Walk. Come on down now to Ely Square …. We are here until 2:00 pm!

Community members will create colorful chalk art with uplifting messages that help reduce the stigma surrounding substance use, support people seeking recovery, and honor those impacted by overdose.

We’re grateful to everyone helping us spread messages of hope, compassion, and recovery throughout Lorain County during Overdose Awareness Month. 💜

August is Overdose Awareness Month, and the MHARS Board, Lorain County Public Health, and the Elyria Parks & Recreation ...
07/31/2026

August is Overdose Awareness Month, and the MHARS Board, Lorain County Public Health, and the Elyria Parks & Recreation Department invite you to Chalk the Walk on Saturday, August 15.

This free event is open to all ages and artistic abilities. Join us as we fill the sidewalks with messages of hope, encouragement, and remembrance. Together, we'll help reduce the stigma surrounding substance use, support those in recovery, and honor the lives lost to overdose.

As we lead up to International Overdose Awareness Day, let's stand together as a community to spread hope, inspire healing, and show that recovery is possible.
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 9 AM - 2 PM
📍 Ely Square, Elyria
🌐 Learn more: LorainCountyHealth.com/opioids

As Phil Wagner Memorial Week continues, the MHARS Board of Lorain County honors the legacy of Officer Phillip Wagner thr...
07/23/2026

As Phil Wagner Memorial Week continues, the MHARS Board of Lorain County honors the legacy of Officer Phillip Wagner through the Lorain County Crisis Recovery Center's Sally Port, which was dedicated in Officer Phillip Wagner's memory.

Officer Phillip Wagner was a dedicated and valued member of the MHARS Board community. With compassion and integrity, he was a member of our Quick Response Team (QRT) and completed the Certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training exemplifying his commitment to supporting individuals in crisis.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, know that help is available 24/7 at the Lorain County Crisis Recovery Center or by calling or texting 988.

Although Officer Phillip Wagner's watch has ended, his impact in our community continues. 4178 Never Forgotten.

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