Putnam County Adamhs Board

05/24/2026

This Friday May 29, 2026💚

05/18/2026

Words Matter and Words Can Heal

•Language that recognizes the whole person helps people feel respected and valued.
•When we choose our words thoughtfully, we create space for connection to care.
•Respectful communication is especially important during times of transition, including housing instability or reentry into the community.
•Coordinated, compassionate support helps reduce disruptions in care.
•Trust grows through clear and thoughtful conversation.

05/17/2026

Are you ready? This one is a fun one! The Crumbl Cookie will be at the village hardware in Leipsic on Tuesday 3-7pm.

Although there will be no complimentary cookies…. 6% of sales will be donated to our race!

Come on out and support an important cause! Please share!

05/11/2026

Early Support Matters: Recognizing Signs in Children and Youth

•Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice changes. Paying attention to patterns, having open conversations, and connecting children and teens to support early can make a meaningful difference.
•Changes in mood, sleep, appetite, thinking, or behavior may signal the need for support.
•Most serious mental illnesses begin in young adulthood.
•Exposure to trauma can affect long-term mental health.
•Timely assessment and access to services improve outcomes.
•Community awareness strengthens early identification and support.
•Young people thrive when support comes early. Asking for help on behalf of a child, teen, or young adult is an act of protection and advocacy.

05/05/2026

This Friday stop on out to Tabler’s in Columbus Grove for a coffee on us!

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

Understanding Mental Illness, Including Serious Mental Illness: Awareness Leads to Compassion.
•Mental illnesses are medical conditions involving changes in emotion, appetite, thinking, or behavior that can affect daily functioning.
•Serious mental illness can substantially interfere with major life activities, including work, school, relationships, and self-care.
•Economic instability, housing insecurity, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare can increase stress and worsen mental health conditions.
•Chronic stress related to financial hardship or unstable housing can contribute to the development or worsening of serious mental illness.
•Early support, including access to stable housing, employment assistance, healthcare, and community programs, improves long-term stability and well-being.
•When people feel respected and understood, they are more likely to seek care and remain connected to services.

05/01/2026

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year, we’re focusing on something simple and powerful:
✨ You Matter: Your Mind, Your Voice, Your Wellness ✨

Mental health shapes how we think, feel, connect, and show up each day.

This month is about:
🧠 Taking care of your mental wellness
💬 Using your voice to speak up for yourself and others
💛 Remembering you are not alone in what you are feeling

You matter. In every way that counts.

Learn more: https://www.stompoutbullying.org/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month

04/29/2026

We’re looking for input from caregivers in our community.
If you help care for a parent, spouse, or loved one, please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your feedback will help us better understand local needs and determine what types of support may be helpful.
👉 Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/caregiversurvey2026
📅 Deadline: May 15th.

We’re looking for input from caregivers in our community.

If you help care for a parent, spouse, or loved one, please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your feedback will help us better understand local needs and determine what types of support may be helpful.

👉 Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/caregiversurvey2026
📅 Deadline: May 15th.