October 2019
Our Human Community October Highlight
Are you familiar with MHRB’s "Philosophy and Framework"?

Our first principle is this: Do no harm! We borrow this phrase from the Hippocratic Oath, which is pledged by every physician who practices the art and science of medicine and healing. This philosophy is simple, clear, and direct, and everyone understands what it means.

Learn more about what drives our organization's efforts to serve Ashland County in "Our Human Community":
The 2019 Martha Jorden Beacon Award
The Martha Jorden Beacon Award is an award given annually in honor of Martha Philips Jorden.

We’re pleased to announce that this year’s winner is Stacy Merryweather, Clinical Director at Appleseed Community Mental Health Center. 

Congratulations, Stacy!
Crisis Text Line and Veterans Crisis Line
The Crisis Text Line offers free support at your fingertips: Just text 4HOPE to 741741 anytime, day or night, about any type of crisis. A live, trained crisis counselor will respond to you within five minutes. The crisis counselor will help you move from a hot moment to cool calm.

The Veterans Crisis Line is confidential crisis help for veterans and their families every day, 24/7. Call 1-800-273-8255, then press 1, or text 838255. We're here to listen and help.
Agency Spotlight
 Ashland County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ACCADA)
Ashland County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ACCADA) recently launched a new website. Visit their new site to read about all they do for our community, to learn about their services, resources, events, and more.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 26. The Ashland County Sheriff's Department, 1205 East Main Street in Ashland, will collect from 2-4 PM. Drop boxes are available (year-round) Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM in the lobbies of both the Ashland Sheriff's Department and the Loudonville Police Department, 125 N. Water Street.

Learn more about this event and watch the video to the left about how to safely dispose of medications here.
Recent News
2019 Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk a Success!
The September 29 Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk was a huge success! With close to 300 in attendance, we raised awareness of suicide prevention and provided critical information about this important topic. Read more about the event here:
MHRB Annual Dinner

At our annual dinner on October 1, we unveiled the anthology, Tapestry of Our Lives, a powerful and creative collection of written works and striking illustrations by individuals in recovery. To learn more about the anthology and to download a complimentary copy, visit:
A shland County Fair Week


With the help of MHRB staff and many local community members and workers, we distributed hundreds of Vial of Life Kits and Deterra Packs for drug deactivation. We also gave out valuable information about the services provided throughout the county.
“Consciousness raising helps people to see that their so-called symptoms are indications of real problems. The anger, which has been destructively turned inward, is freed by this recognition. Instead of believing that they have a defect in their psychic makeup (or their neurochemical system), participants learn to recognize the oppressive conditions in their daily lives.”

Judi Chamberlain, On Our Own: Patient-Controlled Alternatives to the Mental Health System