Friendship Clubhouse at Community Counseling Center Come take a look inside the Friendship Clubhouse at Community Counseling Center. A welcoming space where recovery, connection, and personal growth come together. For more
Meet the MHRS Team Christy Fisher, Director of Prevention and Community Engagement. Christy Fisher began employment with the Ashtabula County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board in January 2024. She stated that she joined the board because she
Students at Braden Middle School find their Sources of Strength! Championed by School Counselor, Shannon Riley, students at Braden Middle School have been engaging in Sources of Strength, an evidence-based practice that promotes youth mental health. Sources of
This month's Prevention Spotlight is Glenbeigh. They are a member of the ARMC Healthcare System, a Cleveland Clinic affiliate, and is a specialty alcohol and drug rehabilitation hospital. With five outpatient centers located in several communities across Ohio
Ashtabula County MHRS Board Hosts Stepping Up Meeting to Address Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System Ashtabula County recently held a Stepping Up meeting, bringing together local leaders, law enforcement, and mental health professionals to address the
Ashtabula County’s Quick Response Team met on February 27th to discuss strategies for supporting individuals impacted by substance use. The QRT connects with people after an overdose, offering resources such as treatment options, recovery support, and Narcan. The
LEADERship Ashtabula County- Mid-Year Retreat Christy Fisher from the MHRS Board who is participating in LEADERship Ashtabula County Class of 2025 had the honor to participate alongside the Youth Leadership Class in a poverty simulation during the
Meet the MHRS Team Melissa Fields, Director of Quality and Clinical Operations. Melissa is the newest member of the MHRS team. She began employment in June 2024 and stated that joining the MHRS Board felt like a very
The Bridge Project (TBP), is a groundbreaking initiative offering unconditional cash transfers to support mothers and their babies in Appalachia Ohio (Ashtabula.) Aimed at empowering pregnant individuals by providing financial stability, it is part of a broader effort
Prevention Spotlight! Community Counseling Center is a non-profit behavioral health provider focused on engaging the community in recovery. Providing over 60 years of service, the Community Counseling Center is committed to providing quality services to the population of
Feeling the winter blues by Christopher Gillett cgillett@starbeacon.com Dec 26, 2024 Winter-time seasonal depression is common issue for people, especially around the holidays. The American Psychiatric Association reported in October about two in five Americans say their moods
Hope In Artistry Show-On November 21st a reception was held for the Hope in Artistry event at the Ashtabula Arts Center. The event is held yearly in November and this year marked the 8th year. The art show
On October 11th, 2024 The Ashtabula County Prevention Coalition held it's 13th annual Prevention, Awareness, Recovery, and Treatment, (P.A.R.T.) conference. Nearly 200 attendees gathered for a full day of education, collaboration, and inspiration.
A huge thank you to everyone who made the PART conference a success! We couldn't have done it without your amazing participation, support, and enthusiasm. Special thanks to our incredible presenters for sharing their valuable insights and
Clinical Supervisor Loretta Buell and Bridget Sherman, Director of Youth and Recovery Services QPR- Question, Persuade, Refer Bridget Sherman from Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board and Loretta Buell from
Pictured above from left to right: Bridget Sherman and Christy Fisher from Ashtabula County MHRS Board Recover Out Loud Event Brightview hosted its annual "Recover Out Loud" event on September 20th, 2024,
Above left picture from left to right: Carmella Christian from University Hospitals, Melissa Fields from MHRS, Kaitie Hart from MHRS, Lisa Battaglioli from MHRS, and Bridget Sherman from MHRS On September 7th,
Kaitie Park Image by WARREN DILLAWAY | Star Beacon The Ashtabula Mental Health and Recovery Services Board includes, from left, Kaitie Hart, executive director; Christy Fisher, director of prevention and community engagement; Lisa Battaglioli, director
At University Hospitals, our Mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover is the foundation upon which our patient care, healthcare services, and community engagement are built upon. It is vitally important to acknowledge and address all aspects of
The Project Fair which was hosted by the Ashtabula Arts Center included highlighting student projects and partnerships with local organizations that connect the student leaders with multiple resources, as well as expanding their knowledge about the needs of
