Putnam County Adamhs Board

03/10/2026

Losing a loved one to su***de is difficult and can come with a lot of complicated emotions. There is support available to help survivors of su***de loss like you, your friends, and family cope with…

03/06/2026

It's okay to step away for a moment.

Pause your scrolling, take a deep breath, and let your mind slow down.

02/27/2026

Putnam county is rolling out a new method of alerting citizens of important information. This is replacing the code red alerting system.

02/18/2026

Sharing resources matters.

Let someone you care about know they can call, text, or chat 988 anytime they need support.

02/18/2026

02/09/2026

🥫 Free Monthly Food for Seniors — Now Available in Putnam County 🥫

Putnam County residents age 60 and older may be eligible for the Senior Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), which provides a FREE monthly Senior Food Box with items like canned fruits and vegetables, milk, grains, and protein.

📍 Now offering THREE pickup locations in Putnam County:
• Ottawa
• Leipsic
• Continental

📋 Applications are currently OPEN and must be completed in person (signature required)
💰 No proof of income required (income is self-declared)

If you or someone you know may be eligible:
➡️ Call the number listed on the flyer to apply, or
➡️ Contact the Putnam County Health Department or the Putnam County Council on Aging, and we can help with your application or point you in the right direction.

Please consider sharing this post to help ensure seniors in our community know about this resource. 💙

02/03/2026

💙💜 SAVE THE DATE 💜💙
Join us for the 4th Annual Putnam County Su***de Awareness 5K on September 13, 2026 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds Event Center in Ottawa, Ohio.

This event is about community, connection, and hope. Whether you choose to run the 5K or walk the 1 mile, your presence helps raise awareness and reminds others they are not alone.

🏃‍♀️ 5K Run | 🚶 1 Mile Walk
🎉 Food Trucks • Bounce Houses • Face Paint
🧠 Local Mental Health Resources
🎁 Raffle Baskets • Silent Auctions • Live Auction & more

Pain is real. But so is hope.
Mark your calendars and help us spread awareness and save lives.

01/14/2026

1/14/2026 4pm

01/08/2026

Sherri Recker with the Putnam County Health Department is in to tell us more about the Complex Medical Help program!

01/04/2026

Being an upstander doesn’t mean jumping into conflict.
It means using your voice in a safe, simple way.

Here are phrases students can actually use:
• “Hey, that’s not okay.”
• “Come on, let’s go.” (Redirect)
• “Leave them alone.”
• “That’s not funny.”
• “Are you okay? Want to talk?”

Small words. Big impact.
Upstanders change school culture; one moment at a time.