Suicide Prevention - Mental Health America of Licking County

08/22/2026

Teachers, coaches, counselors & youth-serving adults: you can help start the conversation before there's a crisis. Share facts about counterfeit pills, encourage help-seeking, and connect families to resources: https://bit.ly/4bZPALM

08/20/2026

🌟 Save the Date: Pathways to Peer Support! 🌟

Curious about becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS)? Join us for Pathways to Peer Support and learn how you can turn your lived experience into meaningful support for others on their recovery journey.

During the event, you’ll:
💬 Learn about the steps to PRS certification
🤝 Hear from peers who use their lived experience to support others
📍 Connect with local resources, providers, and community members
🌱 Explore how peer support can make a meaningful difference in recovery

Choose the format that works for you!

📍 In Person: October 7, 2026 | CML Main Library, Columbus
💻 Virtual: October 8, 2026 | Zoom

Whether you’re considering becoming a PRS or simply want to learn more about peer support, save the date and join us!

Register here: https://mentalhealthamericaofohio-bloom.kindful.com/e/pathways-to-peer-support-event

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

Financial hardship doesn’t just affect your bank account. It can affect your mental health.

Financial stress can bring overwhelming pressure, anxiety, and uncertainty, which can impact overall well-being and increase su***de risk.

That’s why we’re grateful to partner with Bmi Federal Credit Union, which recognizes that financial wellness is an important part of mental wellness.

We’re sharing two free resources to help.

OSPF Resource Guide: Learn more about the connection between financial hardship and mental health, plus local assistance resources: https://ow.ly/zGlb50Zzspi

Free Financial Workshops & Coaching: BMI FCU offers free classes and one-on-one coaching on budgeting, debt management, credit, and more. You don’t have to be a BMI member to participate: https://ow.ly/1hS450Zzspn

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08/16/2026

In case no one has told you today, your story matters, and you don't have to handle everything on your own. 💟

Take a deep breath and remember that 988 is here for you! Whether you text or call, a friendly voice is just seconds away.

08/11/2026

How do you know if your student needs more support & where do you go to find it? Find support with Screen4Success!—a 10-minute screener for health, wellness & well-being that'll look for signs of risk & help you find support to address any concerns. samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/talk-they-hear-you/screen4success

08/11/2026

Don't wait for things to get "serious enough." If something feels off, overwhelming, scary, or hard to explain, reaching out can help. Call, text, or chat 988 anytime. 🧡

07/30/2026

Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to carry it alone. 💚

You can call, text, or chat 988 for support 24/7.