NEWARK – When Ceara Kinser was using drugs, she felt like she was worthless. Even when she got sober, those feelings didn't go away. She had been to jail, she was a recovering addict — she felt judged everywhere she…
NEWARK - Ethan Pound first learned about YES Club when his wife began working there. It was years ago, when the club was at its former location on North First Street, but Pound remembers hearing success stories about the kids…
NEWARK – Janice McLean, a senior lecturer in psychology, has been selected Mental Health Professional of the Year by Mental Health America of Licking County. The award is presented to an outstanding nonprofit staff person who meets the needs of…
The holidays are a time of peace, togetherness and joy, right? Then why are so many people more stressed now than any other time of year? There are lots of reasons and while we know it’s unrealistic to think we…
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…
