NEWARK — Vicki Marvin has had a storied past with mental illness and her road to recovery has been paved with the art she's created throughout the years and many time put for sale at stores like The Artist Tree…

"Courage" -- created by the Survivors of Sexual Abuse Support Group  Barrett Lawlis/The Advocate              "New Beginnings" -- Shari Johnston Found in The Newark Advocate October 16, 2015  

NEWARK — Mental Health America of Licking County is seeking nominations for the The Paddy Kutz Mental Health Award, known as the Paddy. The award is named for the former MHALC executive director who served in that role for 32…

NEWARK — Since its start 23 years ago, the YES Club of downtown Newark has been providing a positive educational environment for the children of Licking County. With its latest project, the club is looking toward not just its own…

Mental Health America of Licking County’s YES Club is a strong program with a rich history in our community. MHA is a non-profit organization and YES Club is one of its many programs. All MHA policy is set by its…

Chad Klimack, Reporter Mental Health America of Licking County is expanding its Bridges Out of Poverty program to include Pataskala, starting Sept. 30. Program seeks to help people find jobs, escape poverty PATASKALA — Mental Health America of Licking County’s…

On a steamy evening Tuesday night, during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, nearly 100 people gathered at Rotary Park in Newark for Mental Health America of Licking County’s annual Suicide Prevention 5K Walk and Vigil to honor family members, friends and…

NEWARK — Close to 100 people carrying purple and yellow balloons crossed the overpass over Church Street in Newark on Tuesday evening as the mid-point to the first 5K walk in honor of suicide prevention in Licking County. Walkers had…

Minus: We join the Denison community in its mourning of the loss of Wendell Jackson, 21, a promising and well-liked student who died of suicide Monday. We also take this opportunity to remind all who are suffering from depression or…

NEWARK — Mental Health America of Licking County will hold a 5K walk and candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Rotary Pavilion on Sharon Valley Road. T-shirts will be available for the first 100 people registered for the…