Mental Health America of Ohio

10/12/2026

We had an incredible turnout at our Pathways to Peer Support event! 🎉

Participants came together in person and virtually to learn, connect, and explore what it means to become a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS).

Throughout the event, attendees had the opportunity to:
➡️ Learn about the steps to PRS certification
➡️ Discover how lived experience can inspire hope and support recovery
➡️ Connect with valuable resources, providers, and others who share a passion for peer support

💙 We’re grateful to everyone who joined us with curiosity, courage, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others. Peer support can be a powerful part of the recovery journey, and your interest in this path helps bring more hope, connection, and support to our community.

🙌 A special thank-you to our hosts and sponsors: ADAMH Board of Franklin County, Maryhaven, and Southeast Healthcare for helping make this event possible!

✨ Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities, trainings, and resources to continue your journey toward becoming a PRS!

10/12/2026

🧠 It’s OCD Awareness Week.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges and compulsions, which can be behaviors or mental acts someone feels driven to perform to reduce distress.

OCD can look different for everyone. And because it’s often misunderstood, people may struggle in silence.

💚 Let’s replace stereotypes with understanding.

Watch this video from the International OCD Foundation to learn more about what OCD really is and help us spread awareness.

🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/bgG7y-u66Qg

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10/10/2026

🌱 A healthy mind blossoms with care.

This World Mental Health Day, take a moment to care for your mental health. Just like a garden needs time, attention, and support to grow, our mental health deserves care and nurturing, too.

Whether you’re looking for support for yourself or someone you care about, MHAOhio is here to help you find resources, connection, and a place to start.

🌿 Explore MHAOhio’s mental health resources: https://mhaohio.org/

10/09/2026

At MHAOhio, we believe investing in our leaders is an investment in the strength of our organization, our workplace culture, and the communities we serve.

Recently, a group of our leaders attended The Brave Space Leadership Conference, an immersive experience that challenged leaders to move beyond inspiration and into practice. Through art, research, critical reflection, and courageous conversation, our leaders had the opportunity to examine their “why,” challenge assumptions, and explore how personal transformation can drive meaningful organizational change.

Investing in leadership is one part of how we invest in workplace health. Through MHAOhio’s workplace health programs and services, we partner with organizations to build healthier, more resilient workplaces where employees and leaders can thrive. Because healthy workplaces don’t happen by accident—they’re built through intentional leadership, culture, and care.

We’re proud to keep learning, growing, and putting brave leadership into practice.

10/07/2026

📣 We’re hiring! And yes, this is your sign to apply. 👀

MHAOhio is looking for a Marketing & Development Manager to join our team and help us tell our story, build meaningful connections, and get the word out about the work happening across Ohio.

In this role, you’ll:
📣 Lead marketing and communications efforts that amplify MHAOhio’s mission
💡 Develop creative campaigns and fundraising initiatives
📱 Help grow our digital presence and community engagement
✍️ Create compelling content that shares our impact and inspires action
🌱 Support development efforts that help expand our reach and impact

Basically, we could use some help with marketing.
(Our graphic may have already given that away.)

📍 Columbus, OH | Hybrid
💰 $48,000–$55,000, based on experience and qualifications

If you’re creative, organized, collaborative, and passionate about mental health and community impact, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply today! https://www.indeed.com/job/marketing-and-development-manager-673e595dd0338bb9

10/07/2026

Walk. Connect. Raise Awareness.

Join us to challenge misconceptions, build community, and remind others that recovery is possible—and you’re not alone.

MHAOhio will be tabling at the event. Come say hi!

The walk is co-chaired by MHAOhio’s OCD Support Group Facilitator, Dr. Beth McCreary, and PRS Program Manager Jon Bommarito — a Peer Recovery Supporter with lived experience with OCD.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than being “neat” or “particular.” It’s a mental health condition that can deeply impact daily life—but with treatment, support, and community, recovery is possible.

📅 October 10, 2026
📍 Sharon Woods | Columbus, OH
🕚 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Register here: https://support.iocdf.org/event/columbus-oh-ocd-walk/e796993?c_src=grid

10/06/2026

🧠 It's Mental Illness Awareness Week

❓What is mental illness?
Mental illness is a health condition that can affect how we think, feel, and behave. It can be influenced by our biology, environment, experiences, and trauma.

❓Did you know?
23.4% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2024, that’s more than 60 million people.

❓Does something feel “off”?
Take a free mental health screening:
https://screening.mhanational.org

There is no shame in asking questions about your mental health. Knowing what's going on is a step toward feeling better. 💚

10/05/2026

💚 Mental Illness Awareness Week is here!

This year’s theme is Community: Supporting Mental Well-Being Together. We’re stronger when we lift each other up, check in, and make sure people have access to the support they need.

At MHAOhio, we’re working to make mental health support more accessible in our communities through free health screenings, peer support groups, and other resources that help people connect, learn, and take steps toward better mental well-being.

Because no one should have to navigate mental health alone. 💚

10/04/2026

✅ Are you registered to vote?

Your voice matters. Participating in elections gives you an opportunity to have a say in the decisions that shape your community and shared future.

If you’re eligible to vote in Ohio, take a few minutes to check your registration, update your information, or register to vote ahead of the November election.

📅 Register to vote by October 5, 2026

Not sure if you’re registered? You can check your status and find voter registration information through the Ohio Secretary of State at https://linktr.ee/hscvotes

10/03/2026

Su***de is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. To prevent su***de, we need to understand it—and we need to come together to remind one another that no one has to face it alone.

Join our Franklin County Su***de Prevention Coalition Team for the 2026 American Foundation for Su***de Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk in Columbus and walk alongside compassionate people who are committed to spreading awareness, supporting those affected by su***de, and saving lives.

📅 October 4, 2026
📍 Alum Creek State Park – Beach Access | Columbus, OH
🕚 Event begins at 11:00 AM

The walk is 1–3 miles, non-competitive, and open to anyone who wants to show up for hope and healing. The event will include an opening ceremony, activities focused on hope and healing, resource tables, and complimentary honor beads for every participant.

💙 Register today: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/Columbus

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