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Did you know that exercise can change your brain chemistry in a positive way? The research proves it and now we are offering an opportunity for you to look after your mental health as well as your physical health, all while we are raising some bucks during these tough economic times. You can even bring your dog to this one because we have partnered with Angel Paws (they need money too). We will share in the proceeds from your $15.00 pre-registration fee.

Mental Health America of Licking County promotes good mental health and wellness, so we also want you to eat right, sleep right, have good relationships, work on a positive attitude and be happy. We have free brochures on many mental health conditions, coping with stress, coping on the job, suicide prevention, stigma busting, teen issues, grief and more. Visit us at our office at the rear of Moundview Center, 65 Messimer Drive in Newark (off W. Main Street). Go online at our website www.mhalc.org and click on W 4 W to register or call us at 522-1341and we will help you register.

Thank you so much and please know that we appreciate you.

--Paddy Kutz

Executive Director

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Good mental health is always on the top of my mind and I want every Licking Countian to be there with me. After all, there is NO health without mental health. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all worked hard every day on our own wellness?

Mental Health must be integrated into physical health because, of course, the most important organ in the body is the brain. Your brain regulates everything including your thoughts and emotions. Brain health improves when you exercise, when you eat right and when you sleep right, but it also improves when you develop a positive attitude, build self esteem, when you get along with others and when you cope with stress appropriately.

That’s a big order, but it is all possible. Balancing life is up to you. Take charge of your surroundings. If you are falling short and can’t cope, reach out for help. It is United Way campaign time and the theme is “Live United.” Part of our financial support comes from the Licking County United Way and the funds raised are to help all citizens (men, women and children) to live full and productive lives.

Part of our financial support comes from the Community Mental Health & Recovery Board whose goal is to provide services to help people with mental health conditions, alcohol and other drug struggles. The services are available to help you; you pay for them (via donations or taxes), so use them. Call me if you need referrals for services at 740-522-1341 or call 211.

For 55 years we have been here to promote good mental health, provide education and prevention, and to advocate on behalf of those who need someone to stand up for them. Help us to do this by volunteering, sending a financial donation, attending our annual dinner meeting at Cherry Valley Lodge on November 13th at 6 pm ($20.00 per person).

Mental Health America of Licking County is Bringing Wellness Home by spreading the word that there is No health without mental health. Let me hear from you by calling or emailing to: paddykutz@alink.com.

Paddy Kutz
Executive Director