NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties

NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties If you are feeling suicidal, call 988 or 911 or go to Emergency Room. to 3:00 p.m. MOCA House Program is a program for people with mental health issues.
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Programs and Services offered by NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties:

MOCA House Program- Open Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. This peer drop-in recovery center, located at 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster, Ohio, is dedicated to reducing isolation and offers daily recovery topics. Activities include discussion groups, educational opportunities, games, crafts, and movies. Free van transportation to

and from MOCA House Program is available for Wayne and Holmes County residents by calling 330-264-1590. Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Support Group - Meets every Monday, 1:00-2:00 p.m. This group also meets weekly on Zoom on Monday evening at 5:00 p.m. Join us for this peer-based support group for people living with mood disorders. We are here to assist, encourage and enable each other in helping ourselves. At our meetings, people are able to share experiences, personal feelings, information, and strategies for living successfully with mood disorders. Peer Support Group - Meets every Thursday, 2:00-3:00 p.m. This lively discussion group offers peer to peer support in a relaxed setting for individuals with mental health issues. WRAP® Workshop - In this six-week Wellness Recovery Action Plan® Workshop, participants who have mental health challenges are taught how to list their personal resources, how to use those resources to develop their own action plans to use in specific situations; and as a result, develop their own coping skills. Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (WRAP) Support Group - Meets every Friday at 2:00 p.m. Open to anyone who has completed the WRAP Workshop and wants to follow up with on-going support. Various wellness topics are chosen by participants, and coping skills are discussed. May at times be replaced by a Workshop when in session. Writing for Wellness - Currently taking a break for the summer. We explore poetry, short stories and fun exercises in written creativity. Communication and sharing of ideas welcomed. No experience necessary! NAMI Family Support Group - Meets first Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m. This support group is specifically for adult family members who have a relative with a mental illness. Join families, just like yours, to gain insight, information and understanding. People Affected by a Loved one’s Suicide (PALS) - This suicide survivors support group meets fourth Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m. PALS is a grief support group offering encouragement and education to those who suffer from the loss of a loved one by suicide. NAMI Family to Family Educational Program - This 8-week program meets once a week for 2 1/2 hours each class and is facilitated by family members who share knowledge and practical insights for family or friends of an adult with a mental illness. Call for 330-264-1590 for reservations. NAMI Basics - This six-week educational program is taught by family members who offer information and tips to parents or guardians of a child or adolescent with a mental illness. Call 330-264-1590 for reservations.

We are so proud to honor you and your excellent mental health CIT skills 💙
08/28/2026

We are so proud to honor you and your excellent mental health CIT skills 💙

We are incredibly proud to announce that Deputy Strausbaugh and Deputy Bower have been named the 2026 Wayne Holmes CIT Professionals of the Year by NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties! This recognition highlights their dedication to serving our community with compassion, patience, and specialized skill.

What is CIT?
The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is a community-based approach designed to improve the outcomes of encounters between law enforcement and individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Through intensive, specialized training, our deputies learn how to better recognize the signs of mental illness, utilize de-escalation techniques, and respond to emergencies with increased empathy and understanding.

Why is it so important?
CIT training is vital to modern policing because it prioritizes safety for everyone involved. By utilizing these specialized skills, our deputies can:
Resolve crises peacefully through de-escalation rather than force.
Connect individuals in need with appropriate mental health services and community resources, rather than just the justice system.
Build stronger, more trusting relationships between law enforcement and the community.
Reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

Congratulations, Deputy Strausbaugh and Deputy Bower, on this well-deserved honor! Thank you for your continued commitment to our residents and for setting the standard for compassionate, professional policing in Holmes County.

Congratulations to Deputy Naomi Strausbaugh with Holmes County Sheriffs Office for receiving the CIT Professional of the...
08/28/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Naomi Strausbaugh with Holmes County Sheriffs Office for receiving the CIT Professional of the Year award alongside her teammate Deputy Justin Bower. More pictures to follow! Wonderful evening celebrating NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties!

CIT Training for Corrections Officers today- we are glad to have this opportunity to build more understanding of mental ...
08/25/2026

CIT Training for Corrections Officers today- we are glad to have this opportunity to build more understanding of mental health interactions and resources.

Free program coming up, coordinated by the Wayne Holmes Su***de Prevention Coalition 💜🩵
08/20/2026

Free program coming up, coordinated by the Wayne Holmes Su***de Prevention Coalition 💜🩵

Make a plan to come see us this week and check in on your mental health!
08/16/2026

Make a plan to come see us this week and check in on your mental health!

We are still celebrating MOCA House sweet 16 anniversary. We are wearing our tyedye tshirts. We had so much fun! Thanks ...
08/14/2026

We are still celebrating MOCA House sweet 16 anniversary. We are wearing our tyedye tshirts. We had so much fun! Thanks to Jenny and Bethany for assisting us.

Last week MOCA House did tie-dye t-shirts so staff joined them in wearing tie-dye shirts today!
08/14/2026

Last week MOCA House did tie-dye t-shirts so staff joined them in wearing tie-dye shirts today!

We had the opportunity to be with students of The College of Wooster today!!! They are heading into a marathon of learni...
08/14/2026

We had the opportunity to be with students of The College of Wooster today!!! They are heading into a marathon of learning, so we spent time normalizing mental health, informing about services, and committing to self care 💛💪🏽

It's not too late to sign up for our next Family-to-Family educational program for family members and friends of an indi...
08/13/2026

It's not too late to sign up for our next Family-to-Family educational program for family members and friends of an individual with a mental health condition. Classes start Monday, August 17, 2026 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Register today at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CPa2iqakht

Call 330-264-1590 or [email protected] for more information.

Address

2525 Back Orrville Road
Wooster, OH
44691

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+13302641590

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