Resource, Education and Community Help Services - REACH

06/22/2026

Today is the anniversary of Olmstead v. L.C., the Supreme Court decision that affirmed the right of people with disabilities to live in their communities. And today, that right is at risk.

A new Department of Justice opinion says the federal government may stop enforcing one of the strongest protections people with disabilities have against institutionalization.

This opinion doesn’t erase Olmstead or take away the regulations that protect community living. But it’s dangerous because rights mean less when the federal government refuses to enforce them.

Our Senior Executive Officer Shira Wakschlag, told NPR: “This opinion is a direct threat to decades of progress toward community living for people with disabilities. People with disabilities shouldn't be forced into institutions because a state refuses to provide services in the community.”

Olmstead has helped millions be a part of their communities and live the lives they choose. We cannot go backward.

Read the NPR article: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/20/nx-s1-5865100/doj-memo-trump-disability-civil-rights-institutionalization

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

Discover the hidden crisis of 5.4 million young caregivers in the U.S. and how balancing family care with school impacts their future.

06/17/2026

Mental health matters, and conversations like this can change lives.

Join Hope Behavioral Health CEO and co-owner Albert McIntosh for a discussion on African American Male Mental Health Awareness. Together, we'll explore the challenges many men face, ways to break through stigma, healthy coping strategies, and resources that support healing and well-being.

This free community event, sponsored by the Ashtabula NAACP, is open to all and includes a Q&A session with Mr. McIntosh following the presentation. Check out the flyer below for details and plan to join us.

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Caregiving will touch every person at some point in their life. Support Caregivers as they take a stand against Ohio HB 795 Don’t take away Family Caregiving in Ohio.

06/10/2026

Breaking the "Be Tough" Myth
💙 June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.
For generations, many men have been taught that strength means staying silent, pushing through pain, and handling problems alone. But real strength isn't pretending everything is fine when it isn't.
When men feel pressure to "man up" or hide their emotions, they may be less likely to talk about stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or other mental health challenges. Over time, that silence can take a serious toll.
Seeking help is not weakness. It's self-awareness. It's courage. It's taking care of yourself and the people who love you.
This month, let's normalize conversations about mental health and remind the men in our lives that they don't have to carry everything alone.
If you're struggling, talking to a mental health professional can be a powerful first step.
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