Tri-County ADAMHS Board - Mercer, Paulding and Van Wert Counties

Are you or someone you love struggling with mental health or substance abuse?

We can help you find the support you need.

Find help at..
https://tricounty.localhelpnow.org/

Start this week off on the right track! 🌞

It's back to school season!
Because so much time is spent in the classroom, teachers and other school personnel may be the first to notice symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions in students; it is important to let children and teens know that support is available.

It's ! These are great tips for your kid's mental health, especially as they begin to go back to school for the year.

Read more tips here: https://www.lyrahealth.com/blog/5-ways-support-child-mental-health/

More than 22 million Americans are trapped in a cycle of drug and alcohol abuse. In order to get them treatment, we need to recognize how that cycle works. No one wants to become addicted.

To learn more about the cycle of drug addiction, read here: https://www.northpointwashington.com/blog/addictive-cycle-recognize-pattern-addiction/

If you or a loved one are struggling with drug abuse find help at...
https://tricounty.localhelpnow.org/

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Although alcohol can make a person feel happy, pleasant, and sociable in short periods of time, excessive or chronic, long-term drinking can lead to alcohol dependence or alcohol addiction, officially referred to as an alcohol use disorder. Chronic alcohol use is also associated with other cognitive and mental health issues, including problems with learning or memory as well as exacerbating or causing serious mental health issues like depression and anxiety.

To learn more about alcohol use disorder, read here: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/risks-effects-dangers

Good morning, and happy !
Here are a few notes to keep in mind throughout this week!

These tips are a great way to start your week! 😊

Experimentation with alcohol and drugs during adolescence is common. Unfortunately, teenagers often don't see the link between their actions today and the consequences tomorrow. They also have a tendency to feel indestructible and immune to the problems that others experience.

Using alcohol and to***co at a young age has negative health effects. Some teens will experiment and stop, or continue to use occasionally without significant problems. Others will develop a dependency, moving on to more dangerous drugs and causing significant harm to themselves and possibly others. It is difficult to know which teens will experiment and stop and which will develop serious problems.

To learn more about addiction in teens and how to prevent it, read here: https://bit.ly/Teens-Alcohol-And-OtherDrugs58195

Mondays can be overwhelming. Those laid-back weekend vibes are behind you, and now you’re just trying to figure out how you’ll juggle everything on your to-do list.

But a little bit of Monday motivation can help set the tone for your whole week — because every Monday is a chance to start fresh.

Losing a loved one can be a life-altering experience and can have a drastic impact on your mental health. Everyone processes grief on their own timeline and in their own way . It’s natural to feel a variety of emotions.

This blog explores how to process grief and what steps might help as you move toward healing. Remember, learning new information while mourning loss can be hard, but maybe these steps can help.

Read here: https://www.lyrahealth.com/blog/processing-grief-after-loss/

Start your days this week with positivity! 🌞
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Mental Health America offers a free mental health screening through their website. This is a great way to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition and for free information and resources about mental health!

Take the screen by clicking here: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/

Happy ! Here are some great tips to keep in mind throughout the week to boost your mental health! 😀

How to identify signs of addiction?
Addiction affects every part of a person’s life. If you’re concerned about a loved one who may be suffering from a substance use disorder, look for the signs across all aspects of his/her life: psychological, emotional, relational, and physical.

What are some tools to help a loved one with their addiction and recovery?
Communication is a vital aspect of recovery for the loved ones of people struggling with addiction. Active listening, expressing empathy, setting boundaries, being assertive, and support groups are all great tools to help.

Read here to learn more: https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/blogs/5-communication-tools-for-alcohol-addiction-recovery/

The Board is pleased to announce its’ Fiscal Year 25 Community Mini Grant funding opportunity. The Board seeks to provide funding up to $5,000 per project to grassroots organizations serving Mercer, Van Wert, and Paulding Counties. Projects will provide programs that support individuals and families in recovery from mental health and/or substance use and may offer skill-building, information, resources, support or coping strategies aligned with the mission and goals of the Board. Programming and services funded must impact identified consumer or at-risk populations within the three counties.

https://tricountyadamhs.org/community-mini-grant-program/