Back to School and Local MHRSB Funded Events
Back to School Resources from NAMI
August is a time of change as students, families, and teachers get ready for the new school year. It’s normal for everyone—students, parents, caregivers, and teachers—to feel excited and a little nervous, often called the “back-to-school jitters.”
To help with this, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has shared new resources for 2024. These are meant to help students, parents, and teachers build healthy habits and handle tough situations. While they are made for school, anyone who works with or cares about kids can use them.
The resources have strategies, advice, and quick tips:
For Educators: Teachers often notice when a student’s behavior changes. These tools can help teachers talk about mental health and offer support.
For Parents and Caregivers: Learn how to create a safe space to talk about mental health and encourage good habits in your children.
For Students: Find out how to ask for help early, plan for tough times, avoid burnout, and more.
These resources can help everyone have a successful and mentally healthy school year.
Lima South Location Open House
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions invites you to their Lima South Location Open House this Thursday, August 22, from 4:00-6:00pm. The new location is at 810 South Cable Road, Lima, OH 45805.
Tour their newest location and learn about all their services, including outpatient mental health and psychiatric services.
Please RSVP to Rachel Hudgel at 614-738-2398 or at RHudgetl@LighthouseBHSolutions.com.
International Overdose Awareness Day
We're honoring International Overdose Awareness Day on August 29 with a free local event. There will be food, giveaways, children's activities, and resources provided by partner agencies. Free Narcan will be available for attendees.
FREE Event
Thursday, August 29
4:00-7:00 PM
NE Quad Town Square, Downtown Lima
Order a t-shirt at ohiooverdoseawareness2025.spiritsale.com. Once the t-shirts are ready, purchasers will be notified for pick-up at the PASS Office. For those unable to pick up their shirts before the event, they will also be available for collection at the event itself. Contact Jessica Maag at jmaag@passaah.org with any questions.
This year’s event partners include PASS, Allen County Public Health, BrightView, The State Bank and Trust Company, Restoration House of Lima Inc., and West Ohio Food Bank.
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed globally as a day to recognize the deep impact of overdose on individuals, families, and communities. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of overdose prevention efforts and the need for continued advocacy.
We are honored to dedicate this year’s event to Dr. Robert A. Wheeler, MD, who pioneered addiction treatment at St. Rita’s Internal Medicine and Medication Management in Mercy Health. Dr. Wheeler’s philosophy of "treatment over punishment, compassion over condemnation, and empathy over placing blame" continues to inspire our community.
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