NEWARK – It's been 15 years since Mental Health America of Licking County started Java and Jazz to raise money for its programs. Regulars at the event knew to expect live and silent auctions, refreshments and a jazz performance. "It was…
NEWARK – The trees on the southwestern corner of the Licking County Courthouse Square might look a little bit different for the next few days. The ones on Railroad Street in Newark's south end might look a little strange as well.…
NEWARK – It would be hard to say how many phone calls the Mental Health America of Licking County office gets from people asking about services for mental health issues, but suffice to say it's a fair amount. In any given…
There are different types of diabetes, and no two people with diabetes are the same. So there isn’t a one-size-fits-all 'diabetes diet' for everyone with diabetes. But we’ve come up with tips that you can use to help you make…
NEWARK – When he was booked into the Licking County Justice Center in October, Kevin Kelley knew he wanted to turn his life around and become a better man. But he wasn’t sure how. Several months ago, a fellow inmate…
Mental health is super important in our country especially now. This is something that has come to the attention at a federal level for all sorts of people no matter the age and even the government itself has been trying…
MHA’s Annual Dinner Recognizes Volunteers and Advocates Click photo to watch the Slideshow. Mental Health America by Slidely Slideshow 125 Gathered at Heritage Hall to mark the Agency’s 61 years of service to Licking County. In its continuing efforts to…
The Advocate is collaborating with Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties and Mental Health America of Licking County to host a short information session about a new Mental Health First Aid program. The free daylong training is…
NEWARK – The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance estimates that about 14.8 million American adults are affected by a major depressive disorder every year. Although some recognize their symptoms and get help, many don’t understand what’s happening to them or…
