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The holidays can bring many feelings of grief and mental health struggles. The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County provides a few recommendations for how to cope with these challenges.

Ashland County families can now access free parenting programs through a partnership between the Mental Health Recovery Board of Ashland County and Catholic Charities. These programs offer expert guidance on positive parenting, resilience building, and child mental health support.

Come together to support our friends and family members who are affected by substance use disorders in Ashland County.

Learn how QPR Gatekeeper Training empowers people to prevent suicide. This free, hour-long training can save lives and is accessible to everyone in Ashland County.

The 15th Annual Pat Risser RSVP Conference will explore “The Art of Wellness,” featuring guest speaker Dr. Katherine Jackson.

Grieving during the holidays? You’re not alone. Find support to navigate this tough time for yourself and grieving loved ones with these tips from the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ashland County.

Young men between the ages of 18 and 25 are facing unique mental health challenges. Guys, here’s what you’re up against and what you can do to support your mental health.

The “golden years” can sometimes feel less than shiny. For Senior Citizens Month, we’ve gathered several tips to help older adults make the most out of the last decades of life.

Dr. Joanna Moncrieff will present a talk challenging our misperceptions of psychiatric drugs and their role in patient recovery at the RSVP Conference on March 29, 2023.

Rob Wipond, author of Your Consent Is Not Required: The Rise in Psychiatric Detentions, Forced Treatment, and Abusive Guardianships, is Ashland County MHRB’s 2023 RSVP Conference featured speaker.

For some, the holiday season is the best time of the year, with lots of gatherings, festive music, sparkly lights, joyful memories, and good cheer. But for those who have lost a loved one, the holiday months can feel especially overwhelming and difficult.

Each year in November, many of us gather with loved ones and reflect on the blessings in our lives to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. This is the perfect time of the year to talk about the meaning and importance of gratitude, but we hope you will consider using the information in this blog to find new ways to instill gratitude in your daily life, beyond the holiday season.

Autumn is beautiful all on its own, but it’s also a key time to help you prepare for winter weather and the accompanying seasonal colds and blues. Here are some tips to make this autumn season the best it can be.

You’re Not Alone: Preventing Suicide in Ashland County

Exciting Times for the Behavioral Healthcare Workforce in Ashland County

Narcan is a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and can be used to save lives. It’s available for free in Ashland County.

Judge DeSanto-Kellogg is taking steps to make the Ashland Juvenile Court System operate with the core principles of trauma-informed care.

Take steps to spring into a wellness plan that can help your physical and mental health this year.

How does social media affect you? Here are some warning signs and ways to modify your usage to improve your mental health.