Red Oak Behavioral Health

06/05/2026

We have a few spots still open in our FREE summer camp "Mind Quest: The Chill Lab!"
This camp is for Middle Schoolers, and runs from 9 am - 3 pm on July 6-24, and we are putting it on with our partners at Akron Public Schools and Youth Success Summit. Please share widely so we can fill up every spot of this awesome camp!

APS Students can register here: https://ccaa.akronschools.com/expanded-learning/summer-experiences
Other students: email [email protected]

06/04/2026

Sharing Gratitude!

Lindsay, one of our Red Oak team members at Betty Jane CLC, along with Luke and Hadiyyah, wanted to say THANK YOU to the teachers and staff who they work with all year. They came up with with a cute breakfast buggy where they delivered breakfast treats and gifts throughout the school, and even got students involved in helping to deliver them. We could not do this important work without our school partners, and we love this idea for showing gratitude!

06/03/2026

Chef Nat is back! Natalie, one of our school-based managers led a cooking class last week for our clients. This month's recipe was mini quiches, and the clients loved picking their own unique combinations, while working on skill such as patience, following steps in a recipe, and trying new things!

06/02/2026

The next round of our FREE evidence-based parenting class is starting in one week! For more info, contact Kelli Law at 330-685-8413 or [email protected].

06/01/2026

Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Red Oak is proud to stand with the q***r community, during June, and all year. Everyone is welcome here! All month long we will be sharing LGBTQ+ resources, including ways to support q***r and trans young people.

05/29/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has dropped off or ordered items for our Mental Health Month supply drive! It's not too late to get involved, you can order items to be shipped directly to our office at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RFCX60YT4BFK

Every purchase directly goes to restocking our Client Resource Room and helping children and teens get the support they need!

05/28/2026

This month's Parenting Tip is in honor of May's Mental Health Awareness Month!

Ready to take the next step in raising a child with great awareness around mental health? Red Oak's Parent Programming Coordinator Kelli Law suggests this article from DC Public Schools which has great tips including:
-Starting the conversation early.
-De-stigmatizing mental health
-Seeking professional help when needed
-Encouraging healthy habits
-Leading by example

Mental health is an essential aspect of overall health, and it is crucial to maintain it. According to recent data, one in every five people in the United States experiences mental illness. Mental Health Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being and reduce the...

05/27/2026

Last chance to be part of our inaugural order of leaves for our donor tree mural!

Add your name to the Red Oak story, or honor a loved one, by purchasing a leaf on our Donor Tree mural! We will be placing our first leaf order at the end of May, and we cannot wait to see the names of our many community supporters adorning the wall.

Learn more and make your gift here: https://redoakbh.org/purchase-a-leaf-form/

05/26/2026

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. To request services at Red Oak, fill out this form: https://redoakbh.org/request-for-service/

For immediate help, 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: 988lifeline.org

05/26/2026

Last week we held a graduation ceremony for some of the littlest learners in Barberton City School District who participated in our "Dinosaur School" Incredible Years program in Barberton City Preschool. We are so proud of the growth these amazing kiddos have made!

Thank you to the Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation for your support of this program.