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WOMEN OF WORTH SUPPORT: The House of Hope, under the auspices of Pregnancy Choices, will host the next Women of Worth after-abortion support group at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the House of Hope.
Women of Worth is a drop-in, no-commitment, come as you are, monthly support meeting for women with a shared abortion experience who desire to begin or continue in their recovery journey. This is a safe, confidential, nonjudgmental and nonpolitical place to restore and recover from a past abortion experience.
Call or text 330-834-8224 for address and directions.
Pregnancy Choices strives to provide communities with education and support in matters of crisis pregnancy, sexual lifestyle and sanctity of human life from a biblical worldview.
MENTAL HEALTH GROUP MEETS: Recovery International, a community-based, self-help mental health group, will meet 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave.,Youngstown, in Study Room 2.
For more information, phone 330-747-1176.
LIBERTY LYRIC: All area community residents are invited to the Liberty Youth Recreation and Impact Center (LYRIC), 317 Churchill Road for this fall’s LYRIC Healthy Community Kick-Off 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 28.
Free demonstrations of what will be offered every Tuesday, starting Sept. 7, will be available to try, including, mammograms from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; yoga from 11 a.m. to noon; school bus safety from 10 a.m. to noon; and fire and police safety, blood pressures, bocce, pickleball and cornhole from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged for mammogram by emailing elaine.jacobs@liberty.k12.oh.us.
ZELL COMPLETES SUPPORT TRAINING: Amy Zell of Brookfield, recently attended the Support Group Facilitator Training, completing 30 hours of classroom education by the internationally recognized Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colo. This course is one of five required to earn the Death and Grief Studies Certificate. The course was taught by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., a noted author, educator and grief counselor.
Zell is available for support group facilitation for both general grief support and support groups specific to those bereaved by suicide loss. These 10-week support groups are closed groups and based on Wolfelt’s books “Understanding Your Grief” and “Surviving your Suicide Loss.” Each support group will provide peer-based support while discussing the “Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart.”
Contact Zell by email at amy tzell@yahoo.com or leave a message with your contact information and area of interest at 330-333-9744.
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ONE HEALTH: ONE Health Ohio hosting a hiring event 8:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 10 at the Lloyd McCoy Community Health Center, 1977 Niles Road SE, Warren. Available positions are licensed practical nurses, medical assistants and front desk. A sign-on bonus is available for LPN and front desk positions for RISE Recovery.
For more information, visit https://onehealthohio.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/.
PROGRAM TO DELIVER GOODS: Local nonprofit Life is Good No Matter What helps adults with cancer in northeast Ohio who may be unable to leave their homes for an escape.
The Good Delivery Program seeks to deliver goods in the form of dinner, flowers / plants, groceries, craft beer and up to $75 toward bills.
Both traditional escapes and the Good Delivery Program are open to all adults battling cancer. Visit www.lifeisgoodnomatterwhat.org to nominate someone or learn more.
FREE FITNESS PROGRAM: The Stepping Out Program, provided through a grant from the Mercy Health Foundation, offers free fitness classes and activities online and in person throughout the Mahoning Valley.
For information, call Doris Bullock, project coordinator, at 330-720-3293 or email her at dibullock@mercy.com. For a schedule of virtual and in-person classes, visit http://www.mercy.com/-/media/mercy/youngstown/stepping-out-calendar.
GLENBEIGH OFFERS FREE VIRTUAL SUPPORT: Glenbeigh Outpatient Center of Niles, 29 North Road, as part of its response to the limitations placed on social interactions, is offering its Bridges to Recovery discussions through a series of Zoom events.
Connect for various topics, by linking through www.facebook.com/ glenbeighhospital or by texting the word “Glenbeigh” to 81411 to receive meeting information. More information is available at www. glenbeigh.com/events.
ADDICTION SCREENINGS: Narconon can help families take steps to help someone overcome addiction. Call 800-431-1754 for free screenings or referrals.
For information, visit www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/intervention-101.
PSYCARE OFFERING TELEHEALTH: PsyCare is providing phone-based or video-based mental health services through its clinics in Austintown, Boardman, Cortland, East Liverpool, Howland, Liberty and Struthers.
Visit the PsyCare website at www.psycare.com or call 800-242-4604.
ADDICTION THERAPY AVAILABLE: PsyCare Inc., 2980 Belmont Ave., Liberty, offers a clinical therapy program to treat individuals with substance abuse and drug addiction issues. Family members are also welcome.
Assessments can be scheduled by calling 330-759-2310.
ONE HEALTH OFFERS TELEHEALTH: ONE Health Ohio offers telehealth appointments to patients for medical, behavioral health, chronic care management, dietetics and medication-assisted treatment services. Call 877-722-3303 or visit www.onehealthohio.org.
Telehealth appointments for medication-assisted treatment and counseling are available through RISE Recovery by contacting 844-652-8219. RISE Recovery also remains open for in-office visits, dependent on appointment type.
VALLEY COUNSELING OPERATING: Valley Counseling Services continues to provide mental health services to residents of the Mahoning Valley throughout the viral outbreak. Necessary precautions will be taken to keep clients and staff safe.
Most services will be phone based or video based. Clients do not need to cancel their appointment. Instead they will receive therapy, case management, nursing and psychiatry services in the safety of their home.
Visit the website at vcs.fcsserves.org or call 330-399-6451 for more information.
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT: Domestic abuse support groups are available for all types of abusive relationships — emotional, verbal or physical.
For more information, contact 330-856-3463.
SUPPORT GROUP: For information about the Circle of Hope, a support group for those with a mental health diagnosis, call 330-502-8103.
LUPUS SUPPORT: For information about the Trumbull Mahoning Lupus Support Group, call Rhonda at 330-978-3749. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ALZHEIMER’S HELP: The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Visit www.alz.org or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.