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mental health
Akron Children’s brings PHP behavioral health program to Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Akron Children’s launched its partial hospitalization program (PHP) at the Mansfield Behavioral Health Center in December.
Copline: a hotline for law enforcement to call on their worst days
MOUNT VERNON — Jerry Scott has been a police chaplain for more than five years. In those five years, he’s been on the scene for 100-plus death calls. Whether it’s […]
Playhouse & Mental Health Board screen Kevin Hines’ documentary
MANSFIELD — Sherry Branham was moved to tears at a documentary screening Thursday night. The Mansfield Playhouse, Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) Board, National Alliance on Mental […]
Pierce announces retirement from NAMI Richland County
MANSFIELD — Mary Kay Pierce has announced she will retire as Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Richland County. Pierce was co-founder of the organization. She […]
Men’s Garden Club salutes Jim Kulig during annual dinner
MANSFIELD — Usually, members of the Mansfield Men’s Garden Club aren’t very good at keeping secrets. Yet they managed to surprise Jim Kulig during the club’s annual beautification awards ceremony Tuesday […]
Suicide prevention starts within the community: Joe Trolian
MANSFIELD — Joe Trolian was blunt regarding suicide prevention on Tuesday morning when he met with Richland County commissioners. The answer is found in the community, not in the professional […]
Jericho Wall dedication: Remembering the lives of loved ones lost to addiction
MANSFIELD — Nick Lemon loved to garden, build waterfalls and forage for wild mushrooms. Brandon Crawford was the father of two, known for his contagious smile and sense of humor […]
Jericho Wall of Remembrance looking for names
MANSFIELD — The Jericho Wall of Remembrance and Recovery is looking for names. The new art park for families who are casualties of drug addiction, which will be dedicated Aug. […]
Akron Children’s opens pediatric behavioral health center in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – The new Akron Children’s behavioral health center will serve teens ages 12 to 18 who are struggling with depression and anxiety.

