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April 25, 2023 4 min read

MENTAL HEALTH GROUP MEET: Recovery International, a community self-help mental health group, will meet at 2 p.m. today at Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave.

For more information, call 330-7471176.

HEARING FOR CHILDREN: Mercy Health-Youngstown is hosting an otology lecture series. Board-certified pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Anita Jeyakumar and a team of Mercy Health hearing professionals will discuss hearing technologies for children.

The lecture will be noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Finnegan Auditorium at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. A virtual attendance option is available.

Jeyakumar specializes in hearing loss, ear disease and cochlear implants for all ages. This event is open to the public and is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit for physicians, ANCC Contact Hours for nurses and ASWB ACE credit for social workers.

Those interested in attending can register at: www.sum mitesc.org/protected/EventView.aspx?id=9GGG2PYAAB.

SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET: The Youngstown Area Scleroderma Support Group will meet virtually 7:30 p.m. May 1. This takes the place of the usual first Monday of the month June meeting.

The meeting is open to the public and focuses on issues of people affected in all ways by scleroderma. This includes patients, family, friends, or anyone interested in advancing the areas of "Support-Education-Research."

For more information and zoom meeting numbers, contact the group leader Leni Schulz at 330-654-2538, or by emailing Youngstown-sg@sfohio.org.

Affiliate of the Ohio Chapter and the National Scleroderma Foundation (scleroderma.org).

PARENT SUPPORT: Succeed, a support group for parents who have experienced the child welfare system, will meet at 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 more information, contact Elizabeth Schmid or Theresa Pancoe at Mahoning County Children Services, 330-941-8888.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: The Trumbull-Mahoning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Collaborative, formed by the Mental Health and Recovery Boards of Mahoning and Trumbull counties, meets 1 p.m. Friday at Direction Home of Northeast Ohio, 1030 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, or online at www.trumbullmhrb.org or mahoningcountyoh.gov.

The committee is co-chaired by Katie Cretella, director of clinical services at TCMHRB and Brenda Heidinger, associate director of the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board.

For more information about diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Mahoning and Trumbull counties please contact Carol Holmes Chambers at 330-675-2765, Ext. 114, or Brenda Heidinger or Valerie Burney at 330-746-2959.

MOBILE OFFICE: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission Mobile Office is on-site 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Carl Nunziato VA Outpatient Clinic, 1815 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Anyone with questions regarding VA or Mahoning County benefits, or who needs to file a VA claim, can stop in.

For more information, contact Susan Krawchyk, executive director, Mahoning Gounty Veterans Service Commission, at 330-740-250.

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

OA MEETS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays. OA is for anyone with addictive problems with food, including compulsive overeating, bulimia, anorexia and other food-related problems.

For further information on location, contact Mary Beth at 330-301-0891 or check OA.org for more meetings.

ADDICTION SCREENINGS: Anyone struggling with methamphetamine addiction may call Narconon to find treatment to end the web that traps people in those in addiction. Call 800-431-1754 for free screenings or referrals.

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April 18, 2023 6 min read

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.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: The Trumbull-Mahoning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Collaborative, formed by the Mental Health and Recovery Boards of Mahoning and Trumbull counties, meets at 1 p.m. April 28 at Direction Home of Northeast Ohio, 1030 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown. A virtual option is available at www.trumbullmhrb.org or mahoningcountyoh.gov.

The boards are optimistic that this collaborative will help to identify and address barriers and gaps within Mahoning and Trumbull counties systems of care. The committee seeks to engage stakeholders, including agencies and individuals, to join the committee from varying sectors of the community.

The committee is co-chaired by Katie Cretella, director of clinical services at TCMHRB and Brenda Heidinger, associate director of the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board.

For more information, contact Carol Holmes Chambers at 330-675-2765, Ext. 114, or Brenda Heidinger or Valerie Burney at 330-746-2959.

MOBILE OFFICE: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission Mobile Office is on-site 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at the Carl Nunziato VA Outpatient Clinic, 1815 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Anyone with questions regarding VA or Mahoning County benefits or who needs to file a VA claim, can stop in. Any questions, contact Susan Krawchyk, executive director, Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission, at 330-740-250.

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

OA MEETS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays. OA is for anyone with addictive problems with food, including compulsive overeating, bulimia, anorexia and other food-related problems. For further information on location, contact Mary Beth at 330-301-0891 or check OA.org for more meetings.

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.

PARENT SUPPORT: Succeed, a support group for parents who have experienced the child welfare system, will meet at 5:30 p.m. on April 26 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 more information, contact Elizabeth Schmid or Theresa Pancoe at Mahoning County Children Services, 330-941-8888.

SENIOR SUPPORT: The Senior Support Action Group is a volunteer-based program that provides services to homebound seniors in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. 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.

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.

ADDICTION SCREENINGS: Anyone struggling with methamphetamine addiction may call Narconon to find treatment to end the web that traps people in those in addiction. Visit https://www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/understanding-meth-addiction.html or call 800-431-1754 for free screenings or referrals.

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.

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.

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 at the 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.

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April 11, 2023 6 min read

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

For more information, call 330-747-1176.

OSTOMY SUPPORT: The Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group will meet 6 to 7 p.m. April 12 at the Woodland Room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, 8401 Market St., Boardman.

The group offers education, encouragement and support to anyone whose life is affected by an ostomy. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Anna Fitzgerald at Anna-Fitzgerald@mercy.com or call 330-480-3440.

EATING DISORDER HELP: The National Association for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and other Eating Disorders (ANAD), will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. April 17, at the Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Road, Hermitage, Pa. For more information, call Renee at 724-981-5435.

MCMHRB TO MEET: Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board will hold a Program and Policy Committee meeting at 5 p.m. April 17, and a board meeting at 5 p.m. April 24, at the CSB Building, 222 W. Federal St., Youngstown.

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

MOBILE OFFICE: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission Mobile Office is on site 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at the Carl Nunziato VA Outpatient Clinic, 1815 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Anyone with questions regarding VA or Mahoning County benefits, or who needs to file a VA claim, can stop in. Any questions, contact Susan Krawchyk, executive director, Mahoning Gounty Veterans Service Commission, at 330-740-250.

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

OA MEETS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays. OA is for anyone with addictive problems with food, including compulsive overeating, bulimia, anorexia and other food-related problems.

For location, contact Mary Beth at 330-301-0891 or check OA.org.

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.

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