Toledo Counseling & Mental Health

09/18/2025

🌿 Pathways to Peace: Free Online Evening Group Now Enrolling!

After the overwhelming success of our first group, we’re expanding Pathways to Peace to an online, evening format — and we’re keeping it completely FREE to attend.

🧠 What is it?
An 8-week psychoeducational group designed to help adults better manage stress and anxiety through practical, evidence-based skills.

💻 Now Available Online (Thursdays Evenings)
🗓 Oct 2 – Nov 20
⏰ 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Join from anywhere via secure telehealth

✨ Come to one, a few, or all sessions — your participation is always welcome.
This is a flexible series where you're free to attend based on your interest and availability.

You’ll explore how to:
✅ Understand how anxiety affects the body and mind
✅ Reframe unhelpful thoughts
✅ Regulate your nervous system
✅ Set boundaries and build resilience

💬 Open to adults (18+) experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or life adjustment stress.

📞 Reserve your spot today!
Call: 419-318-8533
Email: info@toledocmh.com

09/10/2025

Every life matters. Every voice deserves to be heard. On this day, we stand together to raise awareness, break the silence, and remind our community that hope and healing are always possible.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please know you are not alone. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength—not weakness. Our team at Toledo Counseling & Mental Health is here to listen, to care, and to walk with you on your journey toward healing.

📍 Services available in Toledo, Sylvania, and online
🧠 Counseling & Psychiatry | Therapy | Medication Management

If you’re in crisis, please dial 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7.

💙 Together, we can spread hope. 💙

***dePreventionDay

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from Toledo Counseling & Mental Health

Today, we pause to honor the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our community. Labor Day is not just about celebrating work—it’s also about recognizing the people behind it: parents, caregivers, students, healthcare workers, teachers, first responders, and so many others who keep our community strong.

As you take this day to rest and reflect, remember that your well-being matters, too. You deserve care, balance, and moments of peace. From all of us at Toledo Counseling & Mental Health, we thank you for the countless ways you contribute to the world around you.

Wishing you a restful, safe, and meaningful Labor Day. 💙

08/13/2025

08/07/2025

🌿 FREE 8-Week Group for Stress & Anxiety – Enrolling Now! 🌿
Yes, it’s completely FREE to join!

Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone — and healing doesn’t have to happen in isolation.

Pathways to Peace is a FREE psychoeducational group designed to help adults manage stress, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with their inner calm. In a supportive, structured space, you’ll learn practical tools to regulate your nervous system, reframe anxious thoughts, and build healthy boundaries.

🧠 Led by: Melinda Hallenbeck, MA, LPAT, CIT
📍 Location: Toledo Counseling & Mental Health – Sylvania Office
🗓️ Wednesdays | Aug 13 – Oct 1
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
💚 For adults (18+) experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or difficulty adjusting to life transitions
✅ Free to attend | Limited spots available

Why join?
✔ Gain clarity & confidence in managing stress
✔ Learn evidence-based coping skills
✔ Connect with others in a safe, supportive space

📧 Register now: info@toledocmh.com
📞 Or call: (419) 318-8533

07/05/2025

🎇 A Kind Reminder This 4th of July 🎇

As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, let’s remember that fireworks, while beautiful, can be startling and distressing for some in our community.

🇺🇸 Many veterans live with PTSD and sudden loud booms can bring back painful memories.
🐾 Pets often panic and become disoriented from the noise.
🏡 Some neighbors, such as the elderly, may be sensitive to unexpected sounds, especially at night.

This holiday, please consider:
✨ Limiting fireworks to reasonable hours
✨ Letting neighbors know ahead of time if you plan to celebrate with fireworks
✨ Choosing quieter celebration options when possible

Small acts of consideration help make this day safer and more comfortable for everyone. 💙

Wishing you a safe, mindful, and meaningful 4th of July!

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸

Today we pause to celebrate freedom, togetherness, and the moments — big and small — that remind us of what truly matters.

May your day be filled with warmth, laughter, and gratitude for the simple joys of life. And if today feels heavy or quiet, know that it’s okay to hold space for all the feelings that come with it.

Here’s to community, kindness, and the courage to keep moving forward — one day at a time. 💙

From our hearts to yours, wishing you a safe and meaningful Independence Day.

06/25/2025

"Somebody's reaction to accountability is a reflection of their maturity."

At Toledo Counseling & Mental Health, we see this every day in the courageous work our clients do to grow, reflect, and heal.

As Steve Maraboli once said:
“A sign of wisdom and maturity is when you come to terms with the realization that your decisions cause your rewards and consequences.”

Growth isn’t easy—but it always starts with ownership.

06/19/2025

🖤❤️💚 Honoring Juneteenth 💚❤️🖤

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates Black freedom, resilience, and joy.

At Toledo Counseling & Mental Health, we stand in solidarity with the Black community — today and every day. We recognize that mental health is deeply connected to historical and generational experiences, and we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive space for healing, empowerment, and progress.

Let today be a reminder of how far we’ve come — and how much more we can do, together.

06/15/2025

👔 Happy Father’s Day from Toledo Counseling & Mental Health 💙

Today, we honor the fathers, father figures, and caregivers who show up with strength, compassion, and unwavering love — even when life gets overwhelming.

Whether you’re a dad juggling responsibilities, a grandfather offering quiet wisdom, or a mentor shaping young lives — your role matters more than you know.

💬 Take a moment to appreciate the dads in your life today — and don’t forget to check in on their well-being too.

📍 Supporting families across Toledo, Sylvania, and online — because mental health matters at every stage of fatherhood.

🔁 Like & Share this post to celebrate a dad who inspires you.

06/13/2025

🌞 Summer Isn’t Always Light for Everyone — and That’s Okay 🌞

While summer brings longer days, sunshine, and vacations… it can also bring overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, or loneliness.

At Toledo Counseling & Mental Health, we want to remind you that healing doesn't follow a season — and you're not alone if this time of year feels harder than expected.

✅ Like this post if you believe mental health matters all year round
🔁 Share it to remind someone else that it’s okay to not feel “okay” — even in summer

Because taking care of your mental health is always in season.

06/05/2025

988 and 911: Know which number to use to get the right support at the right time. If you need support for your mental health, text or call 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.