Mental Health & Recovery Services Board for Logan & Champaign Co.

10/29/2025

👻 This spooky season, let’s remember that mental illness isn’t something to fear or whisper about... it’s something to understand, support, and talk about. 💭

Behind every story is a person (a friend, a neighbor, a coworker) who deserves compassion and care, not stigma or silence. Together, we can create communities in Logan and Champaign Counties where everyone feels safe asking for help.

Let’s end the fear, and replace it with kindness and understanding. 💙

10/28/2025

💙 National First Responders Day 💙 Today, we honor the brave men and women who serve our communities every single day 🫶 our firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers.

Across Logan and Champaign Counties, these first responders are often the first to arrive when someone is facing a crisis. Their quick actions, compassion, and dedication save lives and bring comfort in moments of chaos.

At MHDAS, we recognize that these heroes carry a tremendous responsibility, and we are deeply grateful for their ongoing partnership in supporting mental health and crisis response across our counties. 💭

To every first responder: thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and care. You remind us every day what it means to serve with heart.

10/24/2025

💬 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮: Freedom Recovery. For those seeking a new path toward healing, Freedom Recovery in Columbus offers a 12-week faith-based addiction treatment program focused on restoring hope, strengthening connection, and creating lasting change.

If you or someone you care about is ready to take the next step toward recovery, learn more about this supportive and transformative program at Freedom Recovery Columbus.

Recovery is possible — and help is always within reach.

10/23/2025

No one should go hungry in Logan County. There are multiple food pantries and distributions providing meals throughout our community. BELLEFONTAINE Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Pantry Last Monday of the month at the Logan County Fairgrounds - 11AM to Noon 301 E. Lake Ave. Emergency Food Box Deliv...

10/23/2025

Let’s break the stigma and build a culture where no one feels the need to hide their struggles.

Stigma around mental health and su***de sends a harmful message: that it’s not okay to talk about it. But stigma leads to silence, and silence can lead to suffering.

People impacted by su***de often face rejection, shame, and blame. Those living with mental health conditions may feel flawed or isolated. At OSPF, we believe that compassion, connection, and conversation are key to prevention.

💡 Let’s break the stigma and build a culture where no one feels the need to hide their struggles.

10/23/2025

Talking about fentanyl can feel difficult but it’s one of the most important conversations you can have with your children, friends, or loved ones. Open, honest dialogue saves lives. 💭

Here are a few ways to start the conversation:

🔹 Talk about the facts.
Share what’s happening nationally and in your community. Fentanyl is now involved in the majority of overdose deaths in Ohio — and it can be found in pills, powders, and substances people might not expect.

🔹 Be honest about the risks.
Explain what fentanyl does, its dangers, and how it can affect the body. Awareness helps youth recognize warning signs in themselves or friends — and know when to seek help.

🔹 Know how to get Naloxone.
Naloxone (Narcan) can reverse an opioid overdose. You can access it at many local pharmacies or through community distribution programs. Visit naloxone.ohio.gov

Since fentanyl is often combined with other drugs, the overdose may look or sound different. Whenever you see a person in obvious distress, call 911 and get medical assistance immediately.

10/22/2025

Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook - but having the right tools and information can make a world of difference. 💭

Our Parent Resources for Prevention page offers trusted guidance to help families in Logan and Champaign Counties navigate important conversations around mental health, substance use, and healthy decision-making.

The Champaign County Drug Free Youth Coalition was created in 2008 to face the issue of youth substance abuse. The mission statement of this coalition is to “mobilize the community, to be a strong collaborative voice for the promotion of a safe, alcohol,

10/20/2025

Bullying affects mental health, self-esteem, and confidence in children and adults. One kind word can change the tone of a day, and one supportive voice can remind someone they belong.

Together, we can create schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods built on kindness, empathy, and respect. And it started with you.

👉 Take a moment today to lift someone up. You never know how much it matters.

10/19/2025

Happening Tomorrow!! 👉👉👉Join us on Monday, October 20th, 2025 from 6:30–8:00 PM at First Christian Church (215 E. Sandusky Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311) for an empowering community workshop: Responding to Addiction.

Developed by the Addiction Policy Forum, this 1.5-hour multidisciplinary training helps increase understanding of addiction, improve helping behaviors, and reduce stigma within our communities.

💭 What You’ll Learn:
» Signs and symptoms of addiction
» Evidence-based treatment options
» Medications used to treat addiction
» Recovery support and relapse prevention
» How to start the conversation with someone in need
» Effective engagement strategies

This workshop is open to community members, families, educators, faith leaders, first responders, and anyone wanting to learn how to better support individuals impacted by substance use disorders.

Together, we can strengthen our understanding, build compassion, and help more people find the path to recovery.

10/19/2025

Help us wish Amy a Happy Birthday! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating Amy, our incredible Finance Manager here at MHDAS! Her dedication, positivity, and hard work keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes and we’re so grateful she’s part of our team. 💭

Drop a birthday message below and help us wish Amy a fantastic year ahead! 🎈🎈🎈

10/17/2025

💙 Start today and make kindness a habit.

You never know what someone else is going through or how much your words and actions can brighten their day.

A simple act of kindness can change a moment, a mood, or even a life. Let’s build a community where compassion comes naturally 🫶 one kind act at a time.

10/16/2025

According to a study, young people who hadn’t used drugs up until their senior year in high school are more likely to use ma*****na once they start college than their peers who don’t go to college.

Read about a few ways you can prevent your young loved one from using any drug before they head off to school and while they are in college.

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