Feb. 14: Last chance to nominate for HOPE Awards! Do you know someone making a difference in our community? Presented annually, the HOPE Awards honor people and organizations who are making strides and influencing change to advance behavioral health right here in Stark County. The HOPE Awards honor people and organizations within the five following categories. Nominations due Wednesday, February 14. Community Champion Advocate of the Year Young Advocate of the Year Professional of the Year Innovation Award Learn more and submit a nomination for HOPE Awards!

Feb. 14: Last chance to nominate a CIT law enforcement officer or champion! The new Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Awards honor people who are advancing best practice in encounters involving people who may be struggling with substance use and/or a mental illness. The CIT awards recognize those who are making a significant positive impact in Stark County efforts to use de-escalation techniques in crisis situations improving the safety of the officer, consumer and family. Nominations due Wednesday, February 14. Make your nomination today for: Stark County CIT Officer of the Year Nominees for this award are not only exceptional law enforcement professionals, they exemplify compassion, kindness and demonstrate the values of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. The Stark County CIT Officer of the Year will automatically be nominated for Ohio CIT Officer of the Year. CIT Champion of the Year Nominees for this award are dedicated, persuasive and compassionate advocates for the Stark County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program. The Stark County CIT Champion of the Year will automatically be nominated for Ohio CIT Champion of the Year. Learn more and submit a nomination for CIT Awards!

March 12-13: Youth Mental Health First Aid Do you mentor or work with youth? Learn how to help a young person who is experiencing a mental health, addiction or crisis. Registration is now open for the next Mental Health First Aid Training for Youth! Click below to learn more and register. Youth Mental Health First Aid, March 12-13

Save these 2018 dates! March 12-13: Youth Mental Health First Aid RSVP » March 15: Cultural Influences in the LGBTQ Culture and Community RSVP » April 2: Author Sam Quinones (Dreamland) at Palace Theatre RSVP » April 9-10: PartnerSolutions Informatics Forum May 15: 2018 Clinical Day May 22: Stark County Coloring Day June 1: 2018 Leadership Breakfast June 21: Cultural Influences in the Faith-Based Culture and Community RSVP » September 20: Cultural Influences in the Amish Culture and Community RSVP » December 20: Cultural Perspectives on Trauma RSVP »

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