Coalition For Health Promotion

07/21/2026

Join the The African American Male Wellness Agency on Saturday, August 1st for a morning dedicated to health, education, and community. This free event is about more than health screenings—it's about empowering Black men to prioritize their physical and mental well-being, addressing health disparities, and building a healthier future together.

Strong men. Strong families. Stronger communities. 💚 Your health matters—and Black Men's Wellness Day is making it easier than ever to take that first step.

Join the The African American Male Wellness Agency on Saturday, August 1st for a morning dedicated to health, education, and community. This free event is about more than health screenings—it's about empowering Black men to prioritize their physical and mental well-being, addressing health disparities, and building a healthier future together.

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
🕖 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Covelli Centre | Youngstown, OH

What to expect:
🩺 Free health screenings
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly activities & Kids Zone
🌟 Senior Pavilion
🎶 Live entertainment
🤝 Community resources and wellness education

Mental health is health. Physical health is health. Taking care of yourself is one of the greatest investments you can make—for yourself, your loved ones, and your community.

🎟️ Register today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-black-mens-wellness-day-mahoning-valley-tickets-1944153799349

Let's come together to celebrate wellness, resilience, and the power of community. We hope to see you there!

07/21/2026

Recovery is possible—and no one has to walk the journey alone.

Recovery is possible—and no one has to walk the journey alone. 💙

Recovery looks different for everyone, but every journey begins with hope and the right support. Whether you or a loved one is navigating substance use, addiction, or co-occurring mental health challenges, reaching out for help is a courageous first step toward healing, wellness, and a healthier future.

At the Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board, we're committed to connecting our community with compassionate, evidence-based care through our Preferred Care Network. Our trusted network of local providers offers a wide range of recovery services, treatment options, peer support, counseling, and resources to help individuals and families find the care that's right for them.

No matter where you are on your recovery journey, support is available—and recovery is always within reach.
🔗 Explore our Preferred Care Network and connect with recovery resources for yourself or a loved one:
https://www.mahoningcountyoh.gov/984/Preferred-Care-Network-Providers

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.

07/16/2026

the Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board's partnership with Man Therapy Ohio, an initiative focused on breaking the stigma surrounding men's mental health and connecting men with the support they deserve.

MAHONING COUNTY - The Mahoning County Su***de Prevention Coalition met this morning along with representatives from Man Therapy Ohio, to discuss how to reduce the stigma around men’s mental health.

07/16/2026

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.💚

Just as you would seek care for a broken bone or the flu, it's important to care for your emotional and mental well-being. Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don't have to face it alone. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and help is available.

At the Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board, we're proud to connect our community to a trusted Preferred Care Network—a collaborative group of local behavioral health providers and organizations committed to helping individuals and families find the care that best fits their needs.
No matter where you are on your mental health journey, we're here to help you take the next step.

🔗 Explore our Preferred Care Network and find the support that's right for you or a loved one:
https://www.mahoningcountyoh.gov/984/Preferred-Care-Network-Providers

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline 24/7.

07/16/2026

Kindness can have a meaningful impact!

Kindness has a ripple effect. 💙 Sometimes the smallest acts—a smile, a thoughtful message, a listening ear, or a few encouraging words—can make a bigger difference than we ever realize.

Kindness isn't just something we give to others; it's something we deserve to give ourselves, too. Offer yourself the same grace, patience, and compassion that you so freely extend to the people around you.

You never truly know what someone is carrying. Your kindness could be the reminder they needed that they are seen, valued, and not alone.

Today, choose kindness—for your own mental health and for someone else's. You may never know just how much it matters. 💙

07/10/2026

Using the synthetic opioid Fentanyl once could be lethal, but many adolescents aren’t aware of the danger.

A majority of 8th-graders and roughly a third of 10th- and 12th-graders do not see great risk in using fentanyl once or twice, a study reports.

07/09/2026

Breaking the addiction cycle is key to a long, healthy life.

07/09/2026

E-cigarette use, or va**ng, particularly among young people, is a dangerous trend with real health risks.

07/09/2026

Manage stress in a positive way!

07/09/2026

Good sleep is essential!