Pizza Shops Promoting Help in Crisis
Local pizza shops in Portage County are helping to spread the message of help that is available for people who are experiencing mental...
Adult Alcohol Guidelines
For many adults, consuming alcohol is considered to be a normal part of celebrations and social gatherings. But chronic alcohol use and...
State Opioid Response Grant Funding Helping Portage Residents
New services to help people struggling with opioid addiction were introduced in Portage County through funding the Mental Health &...
Black History Month & Importance of Mental Health
As we celebrate Black History Month this February, we reflect on the generations of African Americans who have struggled with adversity....
Meth, Cocaine, & Opioids Causing Overdoses
A disturbing trend developed in 2020 alongside the pandemic. People dying from accidental drug overdoses increased after a few years of...
MHRB Receives State Opioid Response Funding
The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County was awarded $803,559 in federal State Opioid Response (SOR) 2.0 funding to develop...
Officers Bartholomew, Butcher, Kreiger are 2020 CIT Officers of the Year
The Mental Health & Recovery Board is proud to announce the 2020 Crisis Intervention Team Officers of the Year awarded by the Portage...
Supporting Loved Ones Through Grief
Our community recently suffered a tragic loss of young life. The Board extends sympathy to the families and friends of those involved in...
Mental Health during the Holidays and a Pandemic
The holiday season can bring about great joy and excitement for many. It can also bring additional stress. And now this year, as...
Thanking our Behavioral Health Front Line Workers
We are recognizing behavioral health workers for bringing help and hope to those struggling with addictions during Ohio Appreciation...
