PARENT SUPPORT: Succeed, a support group for parents who have experienced the child welfare system, will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown. The library is not sponsoring or participating in this event.

Parents who are involved with Children Services provide each other with hope, support and empowerment. During Succeed groups, parents discuss useful topics, help each other with community resources and have social time to support each other.

For information, contact Elizabeth Schmid or Theresa Pancoe at Mahoning County Children Services, 330-941-8888.

RESEARCH FOR CAREGIVERS’ HEALTH: For over a decade, Dr. Jaclene Zauszniewski, an internationally recognized nurse-scientist and Distinguished Faculty Researcher Award recipient of Case Western Reserve University, and her research team, have learned from caregivers and for caregivers. Her research has one common goal: helping family caregivers to better manage stress and stay healthy.

This project, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is focused on adult family caregivers of persons experiencing a progressive memory problem or dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

The study is enrolling those who have moved their family member into a care facility within the past 12 months as well as bereaved caregivers whose family member died within the past year.

Study participants will learn a method that may help to minimize stress and promote health. Participants also will complete three data collection sessions over one year. They will be compensated for their time. Most study activities can be completed remotely. For in-person study activities, research assistants will meet participants at a location convenient to them. Participants do not have to travel to campus at any time.

To learn more, visit: case.edu/nursing/dementia-care giver-research, Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/caregiverstudyCWRU or at caregiver@case.edu or call 216-368-8848.

MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY: Mercy Health – Youngstown announced the following mobile mammography screening dates:

• Friday: 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. at Stutz Primary Care, 3685 Stutz Drive, Canfield;

• Feb. 27: 11 a.m. at Youngstown Primary Care, 1053 Belmont Ave., Youngstown;

• Feb. 27: 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Sebring Primary Care, 605 E. Ohio Ave., Sebring;

• Feb. 28: 8:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Salem Primary Care;

• Feb. 28: 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. at Salem Sr. Housing, 966 W. Perry St., Salem.

Screening mammograms are usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers. Financial assistance for mobile screenings also is available.

For more information or to schedule a mammogram, call 330-480-2654.

For more information on the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center visit: www.mercy.com/locations/specialty-locations/cancer-care-oncology/joanie-abdu-comprehen sive-breast-care-center.

MRHB MEETINGS: Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board will meet 5 p.m. Feb. 27 at the CSB Building, 222 W. Federal St., Youngstown.

Contact MCMHR Board office at 330-746-2959 with questions or comments.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery, a support group to help those recovering from addiction or any kind of mental health issue, meets 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at 6779 Belmont Ave., Girard.

OA MEETS: Overeaters Anonymous meets 7 p.m. Mondays at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St., North Lima. OA is for anyone with addictive problems with food including compulsive overeating, bulimia, anorexia and other food-related problems. For information, contact Mary Beth at 330-301-0891 or check OA.org for more meetings.

RECOVERY GROUP: Recovery, International, a community-based, self-help group, will meet 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.

For information, call 330-7471176.

HEART MONTH: During February, which is American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is urging at least one person in every household to commit to learning hands-only CPR.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of the death in the United States. This year’s American Heart Month 2023 activities are designed to help motivate people to keep someone alive by learning the two simple steps it takes to save a life: call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

Because about 70 percent of cardiac arrests happen at home, odds are the person who needs CPR will be a family member or friend. Hands-only CPR is quick and simple to learn and can be performed by any family member or bystanders.

Visit heart.org/handsonlycpr to watch and share a Hands-Only CPR instructional video.

PROGRAM TO DELIVER GOODS: Life is Good No Matter What helps adults with cancer in northeast Ohio who may be unable to leave their homes. 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 offers free fitness classes and activities online and in person throughout the Mahoning Valley. Call Doris Bullock, project coordinator, at 330-720-3293 or email her at dibullock@mercy.com for information. For a schedule of virtual and in-person classes, visit www.mercy.com.

TIPS ON DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY HOME: As part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering tips for creating a dementia-friendly home. Through a full-scale model dementia-friendly residence, AFA shows adaptations families can make.

Visit The Apartment page on AFA’s website at www.alzfdn.org/theapartment. The page includes a brief film tour along with “The Apartment: A Guide to Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home,” a free 20-page booklet that showcases each of the rooms with detailed, step-by-step summaries of dementia-friendly improvements.

Individuals can also contact AFA’s Helpline by phone, 866-232-8484; webchat, www.alzfdn.org; or text, 646-586-5283.

NAMI OFFERS SUPPORT: National Alliance on Mental Illness Mahoning Valley offers support and education for individuals and families dealing with mental illness.

• Family To Family, for families dealing with a member who has mental illness, and Peer to Peer, for individuals dealing with mental illness, meet periodically;

• Connection support groups, 2:15 p.m. Thursdays, Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown;

• Connection support groups, 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown;

• Free yoga, noon to 1 p.m. second Friday of each month, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown;

• Support through Expressive Arts, 6 pm. every third Monday, Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown;

• Daytime Family Support Group meets 11 a.m. the first Thursday of the month, Girard Library, 105 Prospect St., Girard;

• Evening Family Support Group meets 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown.

Email info@namimahoningvalley.org, call 330-727-9268 or visit the website at www.namimahoningvalley.org for more information.

SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter makes Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups available for free to all caregivers, family members and friends with a loved one affected by the disease or another form of dementia.

The support groups meet at the following times and locations:

• North Jackson — 2 p.m. third Monday of the month, Antonine Sisters Adult Day Center, 2675 N. Lipkey Road;

• Canfield — 1:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St.

Contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24 / 7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 for more information.

ALZHEIMER NETWORK: The Alzheimer Network has scheduled the following volunteer support groups for Alzheimer caregivers. Call 330-788-9755 for information on any of the meetings or to verify times and dates.

• Austintown — 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2305 S. Canfield Niles Road;

• Boardman — 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, St. Charles Catholic Church, Boardman Canfield Road;

• Canfield — 10 a.m. fourth Friday of the month, Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St.;

• Girard — 6 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, Guiding Light Presbyterian Church, 890 Churchill Road;

• Howland — 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Children’s Rehabilitation Center, 855 Howland Wilson Road;

• Poland — noon first Saturday of the month, Wickshire Senior Living, 355 W. McKinley Way, or call for time, third Thursday of the month, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2985 Center Road;

• Salem, 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Emmanuel Education Building, 251 S. Broadway Ave.

In-person educational sessions are being offered to family members of persons with dementia. The Alzheimer Network is presenting sessions Oct. 22 and 29. Registration for the free presentations is required by calling 330-788-9755 for the Austintown location of the sessions.

NARCONON OFFERS HELP: Narconon helps people find treatment to end fentanyl or any other drug addictions.

Visit www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/poly-drug-use-why-itsso-dangerous.html. For free screenings or referrals, call 800-431-1754.

DIVORCE CARE GROUP: DivorceCare is a 13-week course / discussion group for those who are going through or have gone through a separation or divorce.

DivorceCare will be offered 6:30 to 8 p.m. for 13 consecutive Mondays, beginning Monday at St. Joseph Church in Austintown.

Contact Jim Merhaut at jmerhaut@stjosephaustintown.org to reserve your spot, visit the St. Joseph website at stjosephaustintown.org/divorcecare/ for more information and to register online, or call 330-792-1919. Meetings will be held in the Mackin Room in the St. Joseph School building. There is no fee for participation.

SENIOR SUPPORT: The Senior Support Action Group is a volunteer-based program that provides services to homebound seniors in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana County. It provides monthly food boxes, transportation to medical appointments, and a phone pals companionship program. For more information or to sign up for services, call 330-424-7877, Ext. 2.

Park Vista is a continuing care retirement community. For more information, email jmarlowe@mcareparkvista.com or call 330-746-2944.

ON DEMAND EXPANDS: On Demand Counseling, a division of On Demand HealthCare, has expanded telehealth service and appointments are available.

Telehealth counseling is now covered by most health insurance and Medicaid. Individuals interested in telehealth counseling or addiction, behavioral issues and emotional disturbances can call On Demand Counseling to arrange a telehealth session.

For more information, visit OnDemandCounseling.com. To confirm health insurance coverage or arrange a telehealth counseling session, call 330-270-8610.

FITNESS LOOP AT MALL: Southern Park Mall is partnering with Bios Wellness Urgent Care for the mall Fitness Loop 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, beginning at the DeBartolo Commons entrance.

Free health screenings by Bios Wellness Urgent Care are offered at the mall on a monthly basis. Guests will be able to receive free blood pressure screenings, heart rate checks and the opportunity to chat with a medical professional.