Officer Butcher CIT Officer of the Year
Kent City Police Officer Matthew Butcher was named the 2022 Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year. Ofc. Butcher was nominated for...
Suicide Loss Day Event
On Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 1-3pm the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Portage County along with the Mental Health & Recovery...
Portage Substance Abuse & Mental Health Conference Registration Open
The Portage Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference will be held on October 28 from 8:30am-4pm at the NEW Center Ballroom at the...
CIT Coordination & Mental Health Outreach Receives County Award
The Mental Health & Recovery Board was proud to receive the Celebrate Portage Health Initiative Award along with Coleman Health Services...
Overdose Awareness Day
With a goal of raising awareness, supporting communities in the fight against drug addiction, and remembering loved ones lost to the...
Focus on Mental Health during this back-to-school season!
Back to school season can be stressful for kids as well as parents. Take some time before school begins to help relieve some of the...
May 2022 CIT Training Class Graduates
Police officers, first responders, and victims’ advocates recently completed the crisis intervention team (CIT) training coordinated by...
Mental Health Awareness In May
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are realizing that stress, isolation, and uncertainty have taken a toll on their well-being....
Awareness for Alcohol Use Problems & Treatments
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This was developed to raise awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of alcoholism, one...
Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is something we all experience and learning how to properly cope with difficult situations can go...
