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

09/01/2026

September can be an expensive month.

School is back. Summer expenses have added up. Utility bills start changing. Groceries still need to make it to the end of the month.

If your grocery budget is feeling tight, Our Home's Food Pantry is here for income-eligible Mercer County residents.

Food Pantry Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:30 AM to 12 PM | 1 PM to 3 PM

Sometimes getting through a difficult month starts with knowing where to turn.
For more information, visit www.ourhomefrc.com/direct-services or call 419-586-4663 option 2.

09/01/2026

After a rain out in June, we're thrilled to partner with the Main Street Van Wert to offer our Bike Rodeo for kids during the Harvest Moon Festival on Sep. 26, 4-6 p.m. between the courthouse and 133 Bistro in downtown Van Wert.

09/01/2026

**In Remembrance of 9/11**

As we take time to remember and reflect on September 11, 2001, we are honored to welcome display artist **Evan Huebner**, who will be showcasing his beautiful **9/11 Twin Towers display** at the library.

This meaningful piece of art offers our community a quiet opportunity to pause, reflect, and remember the lives forever touched by that day.

We invite you to stop by and view Evan’s display **September 8–September 22**.

**We remember. We honor. We will never forget.**

09/01/2026

Help Stock the Love INC Care Closet!

Our Care Closet is running low on a few everyday essentials, and we would be grateful for your help restocking!

Items currently needed:
• Paper towels
• Kleenex/tissues
• All-purpose cleaner
• Dishwashing detergent
• Shampoo
• Conditioner

Your donations help us provide practical support to neighbors in our community when they need it most.

In need of these items? Please call Love INC to learn how we can help. 419-203-5730

Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and the love of Christ!

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind others that help is available. 💜

Throughout the month, we will be sharing resources, information, and support tools to help spread awareness and encourage meaningful conversations.

A simple check-in, a supportive conversation, or sharing resources can make a difference for someone who may be struggling.

You are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 or chat at https://na2.hubs.ly/H06WHgK0

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08/31/2026

Mental Health Monday reminder: hope is stronger with support. 💙

A simple check-in, a listening ear, or reminding someone they’re not alone can make a meaningful difference. Support doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be present.
Reach out, show up, and keep the conversation going.

08/30/2026

Grief can look different for everyone, and there is no “right” timeline for healing. 💜

On National Grief Awareness Day, we recognize the pain of loss, the importance of support, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward one day at a time.

Be gentle with yourself and others today. Learn more:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H06WwyJ0

08/27/2026

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day — a time to remember those we’ve lost, support those grieving, and stand with those impacted by substance use.

Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind others that help and hope are available.

We plan, fund, and monitor a system of mental health and addiction services for adults and children for the purpose of improving the quality of their lives.​

08/26/2026

National Grief Awareness Day is coming up, and it’s a meaningful reminder to check in on the people in our lives who may be carrying the weight of loss. 💜

Talking to someone who is grieving doesn’t mean you have to have the perfect words. Sometimes the most supportive thing you can do is listen, acknowledge their pain, say their loved one’s name, and remind them they don’t have to go through it alone.

Grief looks different for everyone, and support matters long after the loss happens.

Learn more:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H06Wz6l0

08/24/2026

Join us August 31st from 5–7 PM at Lakeshore Park in Celina as we come together to remember lives lost, celebrate recovery, and raise awareness about overdose.

Bring your friends, family, and a lawn chair, and meet us at the Red Tent for resources, guest speakers, Narcan training, food, raffles, and more!

We plan, fund, and monitor a system of mental health and addiction services for adults and children for the purpose of improving the quality of their lives.​