Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark, Greene & Madison Counties

08/01/2026

Hope Spot Serenity Spotlight

Looking for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and hope? Join Hope Spot for the Serenity Spotlight featuring Gil Esparza.

📅 Sunday, August 2
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 529 W. Second St., Xenia, OH 45385

Hear from featured speaker Gil Esparza as the community comes together to share stories, build connections, and focus on hope and recovery. This event offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversation with others in a welcoming environment.

07/31/2026

💜 Remembrance Rock Painting 💜

Take time to remember, reflect, and heal at this free community event hosted by Hope Spot.

🗓 Sunday, August 2
⏰ 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 529 W. Second St., Xenia, OH 45385

Participants are invited to paint remembrance rocks in a supportive environment focused on hope, healing, and honoring loved ones lost to overdose. All supplies will be provided, and everyone is welcome.

💜 Free to attend
🎨 All supplies provided
🤝 Open to the community

For questions, call 937-352-6367 or email [email protected].

07/23/2026

Fair Chance Wednesday is back!

A prior conviction shouldn't stand in the way of a fresh start. Join Fair Chance Wednesday, a community resource fair designed to connect justice-impacted citizens with services and opportunities in Clark County.

📅 Wednesday, July 29
⏰ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Recovery X Gym
1101 E. High St., Springfield, OH

Attendees can connect with local organizations offering support for: ✅ Employment
✅ Health Services
✅ Housing Resources
✅ Education Opportunities
✅ Additional Community Supports

Sponsored by the Clark County Reentry Coalition, this event offers an opportunity to learn about available resources, build connections, and take steps toward future success. Individuals on parole may also qualify for a $20 reduction in monthly supervision fees for attending.

07/22/2026

Looking for a fresh start in housing? The Ready to Rent: Housing Readiness & Support Program is a free 6-week class designed to help justice-impacted individuals build the skills and confidence needed for successful housing opportunities.

📍 Location: 1101 E. High Street, Door 3
📅 Begins: July 30, 2026
🕙 Time: Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📚 Duration: Weekly for 6 weeks

Participants will learn:
✅ Strategies for overcoming housing barriers
✅ Tenant rights and responsibilities
✅ Budgeting and credit-building skills
✅ Connections to housing resources and supportive landlords
✅ Practical housing application skills
✅ How to earn a Certificate of Completion to share with landlords

Attendance at all sessions is encouraged to receive a certificate of completion.

For more information, contact McKenzie at 937-508-7456. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting the registration link provided by Clark County Reentry.

07/15/2026

07/15/2026

There will be a Special Officers Meeting tomorrow at 2pm at MHRB offices.

07/13/2026

There will be a special board meeting on 7/14 at 10am.

07/13/2026

Looking for a fresh start in housing?

The Ready to Rent Housing Readiness & Support Program is a free 6-week class designed to help justice-impacted individuals build the skills and confidence needed to secure and maintain housing.

📅 Begins July 30
🕙 Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 1101 E. High Street, Door 3
⏳ Meets weekly for 6 weeks (participants should attend all sessions to receive a certificate)

Participants will learn: ✅ Strategies for overcoming housing barriers
✅ Tenant responsibilities and renter rights
✅ Budgeting and credit-building skills
✅ How to connect with housing resources and supportive landlords
✅ Practical tools to become more competitive when applying for housing
✅ Earn a Certificate of Completion to share with landlords

For more information, contact McKenzie at 937-508-7456. Registration is available through the QR code on the flyer.

07/10/2026

Looking to turn lived experience into a force for positive change? The Change Leader Academy is designed for individuals with lived experience in poverty, incarceration, or addiction who want to use their stories to create meaningful change.

📅 July 11–12
🕙 Saturday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
🕐 Sunday: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
📍 Clark County Library (Downtown)
201 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, OH

Participants will: ✅ Learn how to turn personal experiences into real-world impact
✅ Build skills to speak, lead, and inspire others
✅ Connect with a community of leaders committed to social change
✅ Earn a professional certification upon completion

Registration is free (a $500 value), and lunch will be provided on Saturday.

Don't miss this opportunity to amplify your voice and help create change in the community.

07/08/2026

Please help us welcome Kira to MHRB! She comes to us as a human services leader with over a decade of experience building and improving programs in related behavioral health fields and strengthening cross-agency collaboration. We are so happy to have her on the team!