Stories and Updates

Staff Spotlight Interview with Amanda Merriman

With many years of experience as a nurse in public health, Amanda Merriman recalls an experience that remains formative to her professional journey in the health industry. While working a shift at a...

You’re ready to try talk therapy, now what?

You're ready to try talk therapy, now what? Several years ago my family was suddenly hit with an unimaginable tragedy. I found myself in a dark place, experiencing difficulty processing what I had...

Peer Support: Let’s text or talk

Peer Support: Let's text or talk"I feel so much better now that I could talk to someone." - Anonymous More often than not life is demanding and can feel far from perfect. Challenges can appear...

Reducing Stigma and Normalizing Mental Health

Reducing Stigma and Normalizing Mental Health “Sharing my story is important for those of us who go through trauma, tragic loss, frustrations, depression, or suicidal thoughts to find the hope and...

Keeping Summit Warm and Fed

Keeping Summit Warm and Fed - Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 14-23 Many years ago I found myself in a complicated living situation. Fresh out of college, I returned to Summit County...

Reflect and Connect with the Summit County Community

Reflect and Connect with the Summit County Community"It has really helped me in a time of darkness and uncertainty. It has also given me my motivation back in taking care of myself."Life is...

Therapy Scholarships are an asset to Summit County

Therapy Scholarships are an asset to Summit County“So many of us want to do therapy but don’t because of the cost and the process seems so overwhelming. This program has been a lifesaver for me and...

The Benefits of Community Connections

The Benefits of Community Connections“The opportunity and the encouragement to share honestly what is going on makes all the difference for turning the process of doing art into the process of...

Laura Campbell: to seek understanding, & to give grace

Laura Campbell: to seek understanding, & to give grace Trigger Warning- This story contains distressing content including suicide. In front of the large gathering of friends and family, Laura...

Staying positive and present in your own reality

Staying positive and present in your own reality Recently I have felt escalating anxiety from an overload of negative news in the media. It felt like there wasn’t even enough time to process what I...

Staff Spotlight Interview with Yess

Staff Spotlight Interview with Yess After much anticipation, hard work, tears, money, time and stress, the nerves began to settle. The relief of completion flooded her with emotions. She had been...

Summit County Allies for the LGBTQ+ Community

Summit County Allies for the LGBTQ+ Community So far this year a record-breaking number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced across the United States. The proposed bills have largely targeted...