RRN Lorain County

06/04/2026

June is !

According to Mental Health America nearly 20% of American adult men - that’s around 24.6 million people - experienced a mental health condition over the last year. And yet, many men resist seeking treatment because of stigma.

In 2025, they found that men who took a mental health test on MHA Screening were two times less likely than women to ask for help. This Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re here to remind men that asking for help isn’t a weakness; it takes incredible strength.

We all have mental health. Check in with yours today at mhascreening.org.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

06/04/2026

The month of June welcomes Pride Month in the United States. The celebration of Pride symbolizes the recognition, inclusion, and vitality of LGBTQIA+ individuals. The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County supports access to services for all community members and understands the impact that support, inclusion, and empathy can have.
As always, The Trevor Project remains committed to our mission of ending su***de among LGBTQ+ young people, and we will continue working toward a world where all LGBTQ+ young people see a bright future for themselves.
To learn more about local efforts to reduce stigma and increase awareness on supportive resources, follow this link to learn more about the Lorain County Su***de Prevention Coalition: https://forms.gle/gX1jGsdMJv7qWmZq8 and follow them on social media ***depreventioncoalition
Click the link to see the full interactive survey results and to learn more about the relationship between mental health, support, and access to affirming services. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2025/

05/23/2026

Great opportunity!

**FREE TRAINING!**
Join us for Responding to Addiction, a free community training focused on understanding addiction and learning real ways to help those affected. 💙
📅 May 23, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Let’s Get Real Inc., Lorain
This training inlcudes 2 Continuing Education Credits
Whether you’re a caregiver, educator, first responder, or community member, this training is for you. Let’s work together to make a difference.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register! If you have any questions please reach out to Deltrin!

05/21/2026

05/08/2026

Let your voice be heard!

How do alcohol, drug use, and mental health disorders impact folks in southern Lorain County? What barriers do people here face in getting help? The Rural Response Network is looking for YOUR insights. This short survey is intended for people ages 18 or older who live and/or work in Oberlin, Wellington, Grafton, Lagrange, Eaton Township, and surrounding rural communities. Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RuralResponseNetwork to take the survey!

05/07/2026

Visit www.ruralresponsenetwork.org for sites to get free Narcan!

05/05/2026

Your voice matters. 💙

We’re asking community members to share their experiences and perspectives on how alcohol use, substance use, and mental health challenges impact our communities—and what barriers people face when trying to get help.

If you live or work in Oberlin, Wellington, Grafton, LaGrange, Eaton Township, or surrounding rural areas in Lorain County, we want to hear from you.

✔ Open to ages 18+
✔ Anonymous & voluntary
✔ Helps improve local prevention, treatment, and recovery services

Your feedback will help guide efforts by the Rural Response Network and the MHARS Board of Lorain County to better support our communities.

Take the survey here:
👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RuralResponseNetwork

Together, we can strengthen access to care and support for everyone.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

05/01/2026

ONDCP Drug Threat Notice: Cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid involved in at least 55 deaths, has potential to spread across Nation. Read more

04/24/2026

🚨 TOMORROW is your chance to make a difference! 🚨

Join MHARS Lorain County for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and safely dispose of unused or expired medications—no questions asked.

🗓 Saturday, April 25th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Multiple locations across Lorain County

💊 Why it matters:
Unused medications in the home can lead to misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental harm. Taking a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet helps protect your family and our community.

⭐ Bonus: Volunteers will be onsite at select locations with:
- FREE medication disposal pouches
- FREE medication lock bags
- Tips on safe storage and disposal

👮‍♂️ Stop by your local police department or participating site—it’s quick, easy, and impactful.

Let’s work together to keep Lorain County safe. See you tomorrow!

04/23/2026

Click here for Lorain County locations:

https://mharslc.org/blog/national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-is-april-25/