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 last five months have brought people and opportunities into his life that have helped him […]
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 temporarily. She also acknowledges the last few months haven’t been easy at YES Club, with numerous […]
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 Dispensary. Marvin illustrated mental recovery as an orchestra in a piece now on display for […]
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 future, but that of the community. In the last two months, the members of YES […]
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 board of trustees which is made up of a diverse group of dedicated community volunteers. […]
Suicide Prevention Walk and Candlelight Vigil The 2023 Suicide Prevention Walk and Candlelight Vigil is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, at the Newark Canal Market District Pavilion from 5 pm – 7 pm, with the Walk beginning at 6 pm. Information on suicide prevention will be provided and people will be able to share their […]
NEWARK – Shari Johnston and Justina Wade want teenagers to know they are not alone — especially if they are struggling. Johnston, Compeer and Girls in Progress coordinator at Mental Health America of Licking County, and Wade, suicide prevention coordinator and youth self advocacy coordinator, at MHA, recently launched a teen support group. Held from […]
NEWARK – The New Albany Personal Care and Beauty Campus is working with a customer service recruiter to employ Licking County workers. But those jobs are 20 miles away from downtown Newark and out of reach for those who might need them but who lack reliable transportation. A group of Licking County agencies has partnered […]
NEWARK – Some Newark fifth-graders found themselves surrounded by the tall timbers of the eighth-graders Saturday morning. That was just fine, as far as Andre Crockwell was concerned. His son, Andre, who just turned 12, was playing in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which tipped off the first-ever Family Fun Carnival Day at Newark High School. […]
NEWARK – When the Licking County Solar Cooperative and Licking County Concerned Citizens for Public Health and Environment launched a fundraiser two months ago to install solar panels on the roof of the YES Club, Jeremy King, one of the project’s coordinators, wasn’t sure what to expect. But it wasn’t long before donations came pouring […]
