NEWARK - When John Moore was released from prison in June, the only possessions he had were a pair of prison-issued shoes, a shirt and a pair of sweatpants. After years of addiction and two years of incarceration, he'd lost everything. But the…
NEWARK - Mental Health America of Licking County celebrated 62 years of service in the community with its annual awards dinner Nov. 12 at the DoubleTree Hilton. Dr. Richard Baltisberger was named mental health physician of the year. Deb Dingus…
NEWARK –The doors to the YES Club have been closed to students this week. Penny Sitler, executive director of Mental Health America of Licking County, is open about that. The lack of a licensed staff member has forced the clubhouse to be closed…
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…
