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Mental Health America of Licking County

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Mental Health America of Licking County

Our mission: To empower our community through education, prevention and advocacy, fostering a culture of mental wellness.

Our vision: To thrive in a world free from mental health stigma.

12/15/2025

Throughout the holiday season, a mix of magic and stress is common, but embracing joy is often about taking intentional actions that promote gratitude, connection, and kindness.

12/13/2025

❄️ In preparation for extremely cold temperatures, the Licking County Emergency Warming Center Task Force will open a warming center for anyone who is seeking a place to get out of the cold on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14.

Warming Center Hours:

➡️ Saturday (12/13/25) from 5:00pm to 8:30am Sunday (12/14/25)
➡️ Sunday (12/14/25) from 5:00pm to 8:30am Monday (12/15/25)
➡️ Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 592 West Main Street - Newark, Ohio

Please help the Licking County Emergency Warming Center Task Force reach those community members who are in need of a warm and safe place to temporarily shelter on extremely cold days or nights during the winter. Spread the word by sharing this information and reaching out to those in need.

If you are interested in volunteering for a warming center, please go to:
www.unitedwaylc.org/get-involved/

12/08/2025

The holiday season can be a stressful time for teenagers, not just adults. We suggest that parents and guardians regularly check in with their teens during the holidays and academic break. Remember, mental health support is available through resources like 211 and 988.

12/03/2025

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we commit to building a world that removes barriers - physical, social, and attitudinal - so everyone can thrive.

12/01/2025

The holiday season may prove difficult for some people. Here is a tip sheet designed to help navigate this holiday season. Please feel free to share with anyone who may find it helpful. Also, if you need someone to talk to, remember that 211 is available to serve Licking County.

11/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Dinner and Celebration last night and congratulations to the award winners!

Special thanks to sponsors Paddy Kutz, Licking Memorial Health Systems and Reese Pyle Meyer PLL as well as the amazing staff at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Newark!

11/13/2025

Happy Trans Visibility Week!

We respect you, we support you, and we celebrate you! 🏳️‍⚧️

11/11/2025

MHA will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day.

11/05/2025

How are diabetes and mental health connected?

A diabetes diagnosis can feel like not just a threat to health, it can also seem like a threat to a person’s way of life, because managing diabetes means making changes to your day-to-day routine. Your doctor might instruct you to change your diet by eating certain kinds of foods, avoiding sugary beverages, or restricting alcohol intake which can be difficult for anyone regardless of a diabetes diagnosis. Added responsibilities like tracking blood glucose and insulin can be hard to remember at first, doctors’ appointments can cause time away from work, and the costs of appropriate care may be burdensome. These changes can be emotionally draining, and you might start to notice that you are feeling a bit off or have very little energy left to carry out important tasks to managing your condition.

* People living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are at increased risk for depression, anxiety and eating disorders.

* Rates of depression across the lifespan are 2 times greater for people with diabetes than in the general population.

* People with type 1 diabetes are twice as likely to live with disordered eating.

* In women with type 1 diabetes, bulimia is most common eating disorder while women with type 2 diabetes are more likely to deal with binge eating.

The fear of blood sugar fluctuations can be very stressful. Changes in blood sugar can cause rapid changes in mood and other mental symptoms such as fatigue, trouble thinking clearly, and anxiety.

Having diabetes can cause a condition called diabetes distress which shares some traits of stress, depression and anxiety. Unlike depression, diabetes distress can be linked back to causal factors related to diabetes. For example – fear of hypoglycemia or a very low level of blood sugar, may cause significant worry. Diabetes distress can also be affected by external factors like family and societal support and health care services. It is estimated that 33 to 50 percent of people with diabetes will experience diabetes distress at some point. [3] While diabetes distress cannot typically be treated with medication, experts say that improving diabetes management to reduce stress, talk therapy and support groups can be helpful.

11/03/2025

A friendly reminder: tomorrow is Election Day (November 4th). We encourage all eligible voters to support the levy renewal.
Once again, we extend our sincerest gratitude to Licking County for their consistent support of our agency.

10/29/2025

MHA's Parent Support program was honored to participate in Everest Elementary's literacy night. We extend our gratitude to the families who took part in our 50 conversation starters activity. The included photos feature the following staff members: Executive Director Jillian Olinger, Associate Director Rhea Pierron, Su***de Prevention Manager Julie DeMent, Parent Support Coordinator Kitty Roahrig, and Parent Support Coordinator Katie Burkhard.

Address

65 Messimer Drive
Newark, OH
43055

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.mhalc.org/

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