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04/17/2026

04/17/2026

Bellefaire’s Community Crisis Response team is here to support youth and families in moments of urgent emotional, behavioral, or mental health need. Our licensed clinicians respond with trauma-informed care, offering immediate support, safety assessments, and guidance to help stabilize the situation and connect you to ongoing services.

Call 216.232.2225 for immediate help
Learn more at: bellefairejcb.org

Support is here when it matters most. 💜

04/17/2026

Jess came to Applewood feeling disconnected and unsure where she belonged after moving between homes. With the help of our team, she’s beginning to understand her emotions and find a sense of stability. Your gift to Applewood’s Annual Fund helps make moments like this possible by sustaining the services young people rely on every day.

Applewood’s annual fund ends June 30th! Visit our website here to make your gift today: https://www.applewoodcenters.org/Donate

04/17/2026

NAMI Hearts+Minds is a wellness program designed to educate and empower you to better manage your health — mentally and physically.

This program will be hosted virtually via Zoom from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Wednesday, May 13th through June 3rd. This is a 4-week course and attendees must attend every week to receive a certificate of completion.

You'll gain information and tools that can help you plan and achieve recovery goals and better overall health...

How to advocate for your health
How physical and mental health are specifically connected
Gut health and how nutrition can affect the brain
Current information on the interplay of diet and fitness — and how they can influence your symptoms
Effective methods for managing the side effects of medication
Substance abuse and smoking cessation
How to gain a greater sense of control over how you feel

04/16/2026

Akron Children’s is hosting its inaugural conference focused on addressing the public health crisis surrounding firearm-related injuries. This important event will explore how firearm-related injuries impact our communities, what prevention strategies can make a difference, and the vital role community members play in keeping children safe.

As part of Akron Children’s Goes Orange, this conference will spark meaningful conversations and highlight real solutions for pediatric firearm injury prevention. Join experts, advocates, and community members for a powerful day dedicated to protecting children and building safer communities.

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Together, we can make a difference. Stay tuned for more details!

04/16/2026

Mental health care has evolved — but the work continues.

In our 100th episode of Hope Starts With Us, Dr. Christine Crawford and Dr. Ken Duckworth join NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. to reflect on the past, present, and future of mental health care.

“Mental health impacts everyone, and everyone is entitled and should have the privilege to be able to access all the resources that are needed to improve your mental health care, to be on a positive mental health journey.” — Dr. Christine Crawford

This conversation highlights the shared responsibility we all have in shaping a more accessible and equitable mental health system.

Listen to the full episode: https://hopestartswithus.buzzsprout.com/2001913/episodes/19015835-how-mental-health-care-has-evolved-featuring-dr-christine-crawford-and-dr-ken-duckworth

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Is there a NAMI webinar or online event you were interested in attending, but were unable to make the live event? Or are you looking to supplement your mental health learning journey with expert testimony?

With NAMI’s educational resources, learning about mental health is possible at any time of the year, at your own pace! Many of our online events, virtual town halls, webinars and all our podcasts can be found on our website!

Start listening and learning today >nami.org/podcasts-and-webinars

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Provides family-based placement for youth up to the age of 21 who have been temporarily removed from their home and placed in foster care.

04/16/2026

🌟 Ensure They Shine – A Lorain County Family Event 🌟

At LC CFFC, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, thrive, and shine. That’s why we are proud to host our annual family event, Ensure They Shine a day dedicated to celebrating children, strengthening families, and connecting our community to valuable local resources.

This event brings together agencies, organizations, and wellness partners from across Lorain County to support families in one welcoming space. Whether you're looking for resources, activities for your children, or simply a fun afternoon together, this event is for you.

We are especially grateful for the partnership and support of the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) and the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund, whose commitment to prevention and family well-being helps make this event possible.

📅 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 North Park Ice Arena, Elyria

✨ Bounce Houses
✨ Face Painting
✨ Family Crafts
✨ Photo Booth
✨ Special character visits
✨ Live entertainment featuring Outback Ray and a strolling magician
✨ Community resource tables
✨ Wellness demonstrations
✨ Hourly raffles with amazing prizes
…and so much more!

No pre-registration required — just come and join us!

This is a FREE event and open to all Lorain County families.

Together, we ensure they shine. 💛

04/16/2026

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re hosting a powerful and honest conversation about mental illness, resilience, and the unexpected role comedy can play in healing.

Join us for “A Girl Who Walked Into a Psych Hospital: A Conversation about Mental Illness, Comedy, and Making It Through.”

Comedian and mental health advocate Deena Nyer Mendlowitz will share her lived experience with chronic suicidal ideation and how comedy has helped her navigate some of life’s most difficult moments.

This conversation is a reminder that openness, connection, and storytelling can help break stigma and create space for healing.

📅 May 13
⏰ 12 PM
📍 Virtual

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TxVyJAILQzeAuMKNV8VygQ