Licking County's Mental Health America names Hendon new executive director Dave Weidig NEWARK ― Mental Health America of Licking County (MHA) has announced the hiring of a new executive director. Penny Sitler is retiring later this year, after nine years…

Michaela Sumner Over a year after a fire caused extensive damage to the Youth Engaged in Service Club building, they've returned home. In May 2021, a fire was believed to have started in the kitchen, causing significant smoke and heat damage…

Mental Health America of Licking County will hold a walk and candlelight vigil to remember those lost to suicide at 6 p.m. Sept. 6. The event is sponsored by MHA, Licking County LOSS Team, Licking County Suicide Prevention Coalition, and…

NEWARK — Kandice Hairston, Dr. David Ruderman and Jennifer Utrevis received The Paddy Kutz Mental Health Award at Mental Health America of Licking County’s 68th annual meeting and awards dinner Nov. 11 at DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Newark. The Paddy…

Mental Health America of Licking County will hold its 68th annual dinner and awards celebration on Thursday, November 11 at The DoubleTree in downtown Newark. The MHA will honor those who have displayed excellent work and volunteerism with the Paddy…

Mental Health America of Licking County (MHA) on July 24 will host its Night of Hope at Thirty One West in Newark. MHA’s largest fundraiser of the year, this evening will be filled with fun and entertainment as well as highlight the important work MHALC is doing in…

Chad Brown As COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted in Ohio and COVID vaccinations continue in Licking County, the health department is hopeful that residents begin to sense a return to normalcy. While the effects of the pandemic will likely be…

The Advocate Editorial Board This past week's weather has made us - and we suspect most of you - ready for summer. Temperatures nearing 80 degrees with bright sunshine helped generate smiles across Licking County as we move towards a post-pandemic…

JOHNSTOWN -- Don’t wait to get help for yourself, a family member or friend with mental health issues or thoughts of suicide. It seems like common sense, but it often does not happen. That was the message from health experts and…

NEWARK -- The Youth Engaged in Service Club exists to help local teens, but now needs help itself after a Friday evening fire caused extensive damage to the club's building on East Church Street. Newark Fire Assistant Chief Nick Simmons said the…