Mental Health & Recovery Board of Union County

09/09/2026

Yesterday, we recognized 988 Day — but knowing how to respond when someone may be thinking about su***de matters every day.

If you are worried about someone, it is okay to ask directly: “Are you thinking about su***de?” Asking the question does not put the idea in someone’s head. It can open the door to an honest conversation and help someone feel less alone.

Listen without judgment, take their answer seriously, stay with them, and help them connect to support. Call or text 988 anytime for immediate crisis support. If there is immediate danger, call 911.

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09/09/2026

Wings - Support and Recovery is hiring a full-time Peer Engagement Specialist in Marysville!

This role is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to use their lived experience to offer hope, build meaningful connections, and support others throughout their recovery journeys.

The position is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with base pay starting at $17.50 per hour. Current Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter certification is preferred but may be obtained within six months of hire.

MHRBUC is proud to partner with Wings and support the important work they provide in our community!

Learn more and apply: https://wingsrecovery.bamboohr.com/careers/28

09/09/2026

We love seeing the impact of ROX — especially because we’re seeing it right here in Union County! 💗

MHRBUC is proud to invest in bringing ROX to girls in Fairbanks, Marysville, and North Union schools, helping them build confidence, leadership skills, healthy relationships, and the skills to navigate stress and challenging situations.

And the outcomes from our local girls make us even more excited about this investment: 82% of Union County participants said they feel happier with the person they are, and 92% said their ROX leader cares about them.

Prevention and early intervention are important pieces of a strong behavioral health system. Programs like ROX give young people skills, confidence, and supportive connections early — before challenges become crises.

We’re thrilled to partner with our local schools to make opportunities like this available to young people across Union County. 💗

At ROX, everything we do is data-driven, and we’re proud to say that after participating in ROX…

-97% of ROX girls say they learned critical life skills
-86% of ROX girls have higher levels of self-esteem and self-confidence
-9 in 10 ROX girls feel safer and more confident that they can protect themselves
-78% of ROX girls have increased connection to school

We don't just say the ROX Program for Girls works, our data proves it.

Learn more at www.rulingourexperiences.org

09/08/2026

One training — two opportunities to attend! 💛

Join us for Helping Children Feel Safe, Calm & Connected, a free virtual training for parents, caregivers, educators, coaches, behavioral health professionals, and anyone who works with children and youth.

Session 1 and Session 2 are identical, so simply choose the date and time that works best for you:

📅 Thursday, September 10 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TtUIzD4bQE2HrLSF8wRieg #/registration

📅 Tuesday, September 29 | 7:00–8:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/s1jqDoY1SEKNu1Y8HFlowA #/registration

You’ll leave with practical strategies to better understand children’s needs, support regulation and resilience, strengthen relationships, and respond with tools you can use right away.

09/08/2026

Today, September 8, is 988 Day — a national day of action dedicated to raising awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

This year’s message is simple: Your reason is reason enough.

You do not have to be suicidal or experiencing an immediate crisis to contact 988. The Lifeline is available for anyone facing emotional distress, mental health concerns, substance use challenges, loneliness, or simply a difficult moment.

Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential, and judgment-free support. If there is immediate danger, call 911.

Save 988 in your phone and share this post — help is always just three numbers away.

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09/07/2026

When a child does not want to go to school, look beneath the behavior. School avoidance may be connected to anxiety, friendship changes, academic stress, sensory or safety concerns, or another difficulty they are not sure how to explain.

Stay curious, listen without judgment, and involve behavioral health professionals early. Working together can help identify what is getting in the way and what support may make returning feel more manageable.

Submit a referral at https://mosaicu.org 💜

09/06/2026

Some nervousness, tiredness, or extra reassurance-seeking can be part of adjusting to a new school year. Pay closer attention when changes last, become more intense, or interfere with school, friendships, sleep, or daily routines.

You know your child best. If something feels different, start a conversation and involve behavioral health professionals early. You do not have to know exactly what kind of help is needed before reaching out.

Families and school staff can submit a referral for additional support here: https://mosaicu.org 💚

09/04/2026

When a young person is experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis, support is just a phone call away.

Call 988 and ask for Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS). MRSS is available for families with children and youth under age 21 and can respond wherever support is needed — including homes, schools, and other places in the community.

You can call 988 anytime, 24/7. Immediate in-person response is available Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

You do not have to navigate a difficult moment alone. 💙

09/03/2026

There is no single “right” way to recover. Recovery is deeply personal. For some people, it includes treatment or medication. For others, it may also include peer support, family, faith, safe housing, employment, or mutual-aid communities. Every step toward health, purpose, and connection matters.

Celebrate every pathway — and learn about local recovery supports at mhrbuc.org/provider-directory 💜

09/02/2026

OhioGuidestone is now open at the Walnut Wellness Center! 💚

Visit https://ohioguidestone.org/locations/central-ohio/union/ or call 614.300.3741 for more information.

New location! 🎉

In partnership with the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Union County, OhioGuidestone is opening a new office in Marysville, giving families in Union County an accessible space to access behavioral health care.

This office will provide a full range of services including mental health treatment, early childhood mental health services, family services, and substance use disorder services.

Our new office is located at 717 South Walnut Street, Suite A, Marysville, Ohio 43040, and now serving Union County.

Know someone in Union County who could benefit from these services? Share this post and help us spread the word.