February 2026
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Loving Yourself Through Mental Health, and Local Social Supports & Events
Taking Care of Your Mental Health Is an Act of Love
February is often about showing love to others. But taking care of your own mental health matters too. That is not selfish. It is necessary. When people take steps to protect their mental health, they are also protecting their families, their relationships, and their future.
Love shows up through real actions. It is in the choices you make each day to stay healthy or keep moving forward in recovery. These choices are not always easy. They take effort, honesty, and often support from others.
Taking care of your mental health can look like:
Going to counseling or therapy
Taking your medication as prescribed
Staying in treatment and keeping your appointments
Asking for help instead of isolating
Joining a support group or talking with a peer
Creating boundaries that protect your well-being
Being honest with your provider about what you need
No one has to do this alone. Mental health care and recovery are most effective when you have support and access to the right services when you need them. That is why our local system is important. The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board works every day to make sure help is there when needed.
If you are in crisis, call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-800-567-HOPE (4673). You can also call or text 988. If it is an emergency, call 911.
If you are looking for local resources for your mental health and recovery, call 211 or visit allen211.org.
Find Local Resources with 211
Get connected. Get help.
2-1-1 is a free and confidential way to find local support any time, day or night. You can get referred to mental health and substance use help, basics like housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and transportation. They can connect you to resources for youth, seniors, and veterans.
If you or someone you care about needs help, call 211 or toll free at 800-650-4357. You can also visit allen211.org to get connected.
Upcoming Events
Mission of Hope's Courageous Parenting Workshops
Navigating the Teenage Years for Parents & Youth (ages 11-17)
Each Session: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Mission of Hope: 2963 Blue Jack Court, Lima
Seven Two-Part Workshop Options:
March 3 & 10
March 24 & 31
April 7 & 14
April 21 & 28
May 5 & 12
May 19 & 26
June 2 & 9
The Courageous Parenting Workshop: Parenting the Teenage Years helps parents and youth ages 11–17 better understand what is really going on during adolescence. Families will learn simple tools for handling big emotions, setting healthy boundaries, and communicating without things turning into a fight. The goal is to help parents and teens navigate these years with more confidence, connection, and less stress at home. The parent/guardian and student attend each session together!
Register at missionofhopeservices.org.
There are two more workshops in April and May for parents and K-5th grade students.
Courageous Parenting Workshop: Navigating The Elementary Years - Navigating Family Conflict (K-5th Grade)
Thursday, April 9
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Courageous Parenting Workshop: Navigating The Elementary Years - Summer Parenting (K-5th Grade)
Thursday, May 7
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Register at missionofhopeservices.org.
We Care Conversations
A new episode of the MHRSB podcast We Care Conversations is available! On this episode, Elisa and Cody step into the spotlight and pull questions from the Thoughtful Questions Jar. They open up about their paths into mental health advocacy, what fuels their passion, and the lessons they are still learning. Expect laughs, real talk, and a behind-the-scenes look at the voices guiding these important conversations.
Watch Episode 9 on YouTube here. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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