Primary Care Solutions of Ohio

09/30/2025

September is coming to an end. The season has changed from Summer to Fall. How is your self-care changing? One of the featured topics in September is Self-Care Awareness. There is no time like the present to start caring for your whole person.

If managing stress is difficult for you, consider some of the techniques on this info graphic from our friends at the National Institute of Mental Health
Take care of you, because there are people out here who depend on you to be healthy and whole!

09/26/2025

Check your friends! Are they working with you or against you? Do you share the same desires and goals?

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with, according to Jim Rohn.

Being a teen can be hard, and some may face challenges. Your . Keep lines of communication open, show you care, and remind your teen that help is available 24/7 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/youth ***dePreventionMonth

09/24/2025

How do you show up for those who might be struggling? A simple check-in can make all the difference. Call your strong friends, too.

Su***de prevention starts with us — neighbors, friends, coworkers, families, and local leaders. Together, we can build a culture of connection, compassion, and hope. Know the warning signs. Check in with those around you. Speak up, reach out, and listen without judgment. Your actions can make a life-changing difference. Join the movement to make Ohio a place where no one struggles alone. Learn more and get involved.

09/22/2025

Is your mind playing tricks on you? You don’t need to make the wrong move when you’re stressed out… try these instead.
Keep falling for the lies you tell yourself? Give us a call and lets get started correcting that “stinking thinking”

09/18/2025

Join this informative, online session next week to discuss stigma busting, su***de awareness, workplace mental health and more. Open to all!
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09/11/2025

Struggling in Dayton, Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, Cincinnati, or Fremont? Stop in one of our offices. www.primarycaresolutions.org/pcsofohio

On Patriot Day, we honor and thank first responders and those whose occupations support recovery efforts. Whether it’s PTSD, grief, or substance use challenges, people in deserve our support. If you are struggling, and help is available ➡️ samhsa.gov/find-help

09/10/2025

🌱 How do you show up each day?
Thriving in life means more than just getting through the day—it’s about strengthening the Five C’s of Mental Health:

✨ Competence – Building knowledge and skills gives you the confidence to handle challenges and pursue your goals.
💪 Confidence – Believing in yourself creates resilience and helps you bounce back from setbacks.
🤝 Connection – Healthy relationships and social support are key to emotional well-being.
💚 Character – Living with integrity, values, and purpose gives life meaning and direction.
🤲 Caring – Showing kindness and empathy to yourself and others reduces stress and builds community.

When we focus on these five pillars, we begin to thrive instead of just survive. 🌟

👉 Which “C” do you want to strengthen this week? Share in the comments!

09/02/2025

School means many things for many students. Some gain access to power and unfortunately choose to bully others. For some, they deal with terror and pain from the bullying they experience. If you notice behavior changes in your student - ASK. SEEK HELP. SUPPORT THEM.

If you are in the Cleveland area and need to have your child talk to a trauma informed therapist, give us a call

08/29/2025

Time to get moving! The fall weather is here, so head to your local park or walk around your neighborhood. Healthy activities can replace scrolling on socials, sitting for hours, daydreaming, and more. Even a walk around the house can make a positive impact on your mental health.
Let's agree to do more Strolling than Scrolling!

08/27/2025

Did you know that owning a pet can positively impact your mental health and wellness? Take a look at the article from our friends at HelpGuide.
**Pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets.

**People with pets have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without pets. One study even found that when people with borderline hypertension adopted dogs from a shelter, their blood pressure declined significantly within five months.

**Playing with a dog, cat, or other pet can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.

**Pet owners have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels (indicators of heart disease) than those without pets.

**Heart attack patients with pets survive longer than those without.

**Pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer visits to their doctors than those without pets.

From weight loss to depression, a cat, dog, fish, turtle, you name the type of pet you want - this article makes a case for people of all ages to consider picking out a pet!

Caring for a dog, cat, or other pet can help to ease loneliness, relieve stress, anxiety, and depression, and provide unconditional love.

08/21/2025

It's National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. If you or a loved one struggles with this heinous and unpredictable substance, please screenshot this information! When you are ready to make a change, contact us. We have offices all over the state of Ohio.

In honor of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, take some time to learn how using , carrying and administering and nalmefene, and knowing the signs of an can help save lives: samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/overdose-prevention/fentanyl-xylazine-test-strips

08/20/2025

Our friends at Kids Mental Health Foundation have tools and resources for students, parents, coaches and teachers. This year will likely bring unprecedented changes in schools and universities nationwide.

We encourage everyone tied to school systems to prepare for the shift in mental health awareness, incidents of mental illness, and other co-occurring conditions.

Visit the website, train faculty and staff, educate students AND parents. Let’s prioritize mental health wellness.

If your school is in Dayton, Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, Cincinatti, or Fremont Ohio, we are here to serve you.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Zi9zyRAt a time when children's mental health is in crisis, we envision a very different future. A future where mental health is ...