North Country Community Mental Health ACT Team. Left to right, back row: Dr. John Gherman, Kelsey Fettig, Amy Carey, Laura Tanton. Front Row: Carla Miller, Dee Whittaker.

ACT helps adults living with serious mental illness maintain independence and community

ACT’s goal is to help those living with serious mental illness to live as independently as possible — and to achieve the same aspirations most everyone seeks.

SHS senior named Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year

Sandusky High School Samarion Newell is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio's 2023 Youth of the Year.

Aisha Sanders, owner and creator of Wicksup Candle Co. in Oak Park, explains the candle making process to a Food and Friendship Connections group.
Program brings friendship, needed resources to older adults living with HIV in Detroit and Lansing

Seventy-five Detroit- and Lansing-area residents have benefited from a pilot program called Food and Friendship Connections, which offers meals, transportation, and community for older adults living with HIV.

“Strong small businesses make strong communities, and we’re proud of the CBBB’s impact in helping them create jobs and opportunities,” says Carolyn Cawley, president of the U.S. Chamber Foundation.
Grant opportunity available to Memphis’ Black-owned businesses. See who won in latest round

“Strong small businesses make strong communities,” says Carolyn Cawley, president of the U.S. Chamber Foundation.

Burning Snowman heats up Port Clinton this weekend

Get ready to burn away the winter blues at this year's Burning Snowman Fest.

Wilson’s Towing and Recovery drives into new location

Wilson's Towing and Recovery moved to its Edgewater Avenue location in January.

Ed and Jen Torres keep their latest project close to home

“I'm always looking for a new project,” Ed said. “It was for sale, and it was right in front of us. I said to Jen, 'Why not this one?'”

Pioneering a neighborhood: locals turn empty lots into their forever homes

Three couples--with more to come--now call Market Street their homes.

Summit Pointe’s First Step program operates out of their facility on College Street in Battle Creek.
First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center a stepping stone to mental wellness

First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center provides services when people need them most. The 24/7 facility treats patients of all ages, irrespective of insurance.

Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid helps people experiencing symptoms and crises

Mental Health First Aid prepares people to assist somebody who's experiencing a mental health crisis or beginning to experience signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge.

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