The Main Place, Inc.

06/03/2026

Mount Vernon calendar is here for June with some great events just like always! Here are some highlights for the month:

~A variety of mental health support groups happen every day. Come in and check them out! By coming together, we build better lives for ourselves!!!
~June 24th (12:30pm): Need a little pick me up in the middle of the week? Join us for our favorite monthly group Mood Boosters.

Make sure to check out even more of our Mount Vernon’s groups and keep us in mind for all your Mental Health needs.

06/02/2026

June is National PTSD Awareness month.

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a mental health condition caused by experiencing or seeing a traumatic event. Common traumatic events leading to PTSD are military service, serious accidents, assault, or abuse (physical or verbal), among others. An important thing to remember is that PTSD is not something that only veterans can have, even though it is most common in those that have served in combat zones.

Common symptoms are:
~Intrusive Memories: These can be flashbacks or nightmares. These are the most well known of the symptoms of PTSD.
~Avoidance: That unknown drive to avoid people, place, or situations that might remind people of the event that caused PTSD this may look like refusing to drive a car after a major accident.
~Negative Mood/Thoughts: A great feeling of hopelessness or emotional numbness.
~Physical/Emotional Reactions: Those with PTSD often report being in "flight or fight" mode, which can keep someone in a heightened state of arousal, and have multiple negative health consequences, such as sleep deprivation.

Of course, these are general descriptions, and symptoms can differ individually. The good news is that people can and do recover from PTSD.

If you are experiencing these issues or other Mental Health concerns, The Main Place is here to work with you on your personal Recovery journey!

06/02/2026

https://lickingcohealth.org/mobile-clinic/

The Licking County Health Department mobile clinic is at the Newark Center until 11:00 A.M. today.

Mobile Clinic The Licking County Health Department’s Mobile Clinic brings essential health services directly to our community making it easier than ever for ...

06/01/2026

With a new month starting we are excited to share the Newark center’s calendar. Some important things we would like to bring attention to you are:
~Wednesday at 1:15 we are bringing back the Frosty Walk
~June 12 (Friday): The center will be closed for staff training
~June 22 (Monday) at 12:30: We will have Scott back doing another art piece with everyone.

We look forward to seeing you all! Stay tuned for more fun activities to celebrate National PTSD month and PRIDE month.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

As winds down, here are some daily mental health activity ideas. Each of these items can take as little as five minutes, but are good things to start putting into your daily practice.

Wednesday (Today): Take a moment to practice your deep breaths. Breathing in on a count of 4 holding for 4 and out for 4. Do this at least 4 times. Focus on just breathing and let your mind clear and take a break.
Thursday: Draw, scribble, paint, or make something just get your hands to move and make something. It does not have to be perfect, the idea is just to do something to let those creative juices flow.
Friday: Listen to your favorite song or album if you are feeling inspired.
Saturday: Do some yoga. No, do not get scared, you do not have to do something crazy, it can be as simple as reaching to the ceiling and trying to touch your toes. The main idea is to get your body moving and relieve tension in your body from different anxieties and stress.
Sunday: Positive talk time, find three things to tell yourself that are good: “I am doing my best!“I can do this!" or “I am moving forward!" This can help change negative thoughts to positive energy. The most important part of this challenge is to change "I can't" to "I can!" Tell that Inner Eeyore to hit the road Jack, and don't you come back no more!

Now, it is up to you. Give it a try! But remember just because it is the end of Mental Health Awareness month does not mean that you will no longer hear from us.

Stay tuned, The Main Place will be right here to help guide you on your Recovery journey.

05/27/2026

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