MHARS Lorain County

06/23/2026

The Lorain County Su***de Prevention Coalition invites families and community members to a free fishing event focused on mental wellness, community connection, and su***de prevention awareness.
The event will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Finger Pier (next to Hot Waters), 1104 West 1st Street, Lorain. The event is open to all ages and skill levels, with fishing equipment, instruction, and activities provided at no cost.
Sponsors: Life Side Ohio, Lorain County Su***de Prevention Coalition, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Su***de Prevention Foundation, the city of Lorain and the Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County.

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

June is ! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the construction industry has one of the highest su***de rates in the United States compared to other industries. This Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re here to remind men that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness. It takes incredible strength!

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

06/13/2026

The MHARS Board of Lorain County gives a shout out to Shawn Kirts on his recovery and we are proud of the good work of Let's Get Real Inc. and the Place to Recover Training and Resource Center (P2R). 👍

More than eight years ago, Shawn Kirts was struggling with addiction, cycling in and out of jail and searching for a way to change his life.
Today, he serves as founder and pastor of Your Son Our Savior Church at 3233 Pearl Ave., using his own recovery journey to help others facing many of the same challenges he once experienced. Story in comments.

06/10/2026

Those in recovery have the power to encourage hope, optimism, and a healthy living to their peers who are in their own journey to recovery. If you are in recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder, consider becoming a Peer Recovery Supporter and sign up for the Peer Recovery Supporter training October 5-9, 2026, at the Amy Levin Center, 1165 N Ridge Road East, Lorain, OH 44055. Register at this URL: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JT6HSG9
*Priority given to Lorain County residents.

06/09/2026

Still time to register.

Join us for the final conversation of significance, presented through our monthly speaker series "In the Spirit of '76" honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

06/08/2026

Registration required: 440-277-6541 or via QR code

06/04/2026

June is !

According to Mental Health America nearly 20% of American adult men - that’s around 24.6 million people - experienced a mental health condition over the last year. And yet, many men resist seeking treatment because of stigma.

In 2025, they found that men who took a mental health test on MHA Screening were two times less likely than women to ask for help. This Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re here to remind men that asking for help isn’t a weakness; it takes incredible strength.

We all have mental health. Check in with yours today at mhascreening.org.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

06/03/2026

The month of June welcomes Pride Month in the United States. The celebration of Pride symbolizes the recognition, inclusion, and vitality of LGBTQIA+ individuals. The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County supports access to services for all community members and understands the impact that support, inclusion, and empathy can have.
As always, The Trevor Project remains committed to our mission of ending su***de among LGBTQ+ young people, and we will continue working toward a world where all LGBTQ+ young people see a bright future for themselves.
To learn more about local efforts to reduce stigma and increase awareness on supportive resources, follow this link to learn more about the Lorain County Su***de Prevention Coalition: https://forms.gle/gX1jGsdMJv7qWmZq8 and follow them on social media ***depreventioncoalition
Click the link to see the full interactive survey results and to learn more about the relationship between mental health, support, and access to affirming services. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2025/

05/31/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! The MHARS Board of Lorain County was honored to provide important resources at the 9th Annual “Faith Community…An Essential Piece to Fight Stigma” event on May 30, 2026. This event was created to raise mental health awareness and to minimize stigma. The event was hosted by Health Awareness Network Connections Inc. and emceed by Shannon Smith, Morning Anchor at 19 News and featured Kimberly Clipper, M.A., LPCC and Associate Minister at Greater Victory Christian Ministry, who talked about her experience as a counselor and her ministry.