Lake County ADAMHS Board Launches Community Campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month
“More Good Days, Together” initiative brings conversations into everyday spaces
Mentor, OH: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board is expanding its outreach beyond traditional services, bringing messages of hope, support and connection directly into the community.
As part of this year’s theme, “More Good Days, Together,” the ADAMHS Board is launching a countywide awareness campaign featuring coffee cup sleeves and restaurant drink coasters designed to spark conversations about mental health in everyday moments.
Whether residents are grabbing their morning coffee or sitting down for an evening meal, these simple yet impactful touchpoints serve as reminders that mental health matters—and that help is close by. Coffee sleeves feature the message “Breathe. Sip. Reset.” encouraging individuals to pause, be present and take a moment to care for their mental well-being.
Participating locations across Lake County include:
- 1922 Coffee and Brew, Painesville Township
- Ana’s Attic, Painesville
- BIGGBY® COFFEE, Perry
- Blu Bee, Painesville Township
- Calico Jack, Mentor
- Couchland Coffee House, Wickliffe
- Open Door, Madison
“This campaign is about meeting people where they are,” said David Schick, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Lake County ADAMHS Board. “We want to make it easier to start conversations about mental health and ensure people know that support is available—often right here in their own community, without long wait times.”
In addition to this outreach effort, the Lake County ADAMHS Board continues to provide and coordinate a full range of mental health and substance use disorder services through its network of local providers. Many of these agencies currently have little to no waitlists, allowing individuals and families to access care quickly when they need it most.
Key messages of the campaign include:
- Mental health support is available and accessible in Lake County
- Early help leads to better outcomes
- Conversations about mental health can happen anywhere—even over coffee or a meal
- Everyone deserves more good days
Residents are encouraged to take a moment, start a conversation, and reach out for support if needed.
Commissioner President, Morries W. Beverage III stated “Mental health impacts every family and every neighborhood in Lake County. This campaign is a simple but powerful reminder that support is all around us—and that even small conversations can make a big difference.” Commissioner John T. Plecnik highlighted “We want our residents to know that help is available and accessible. With many of our local providers offering little to no wait times, people can connect to services quickly and begin their path forward without delay.” And lastly Commissioner Morgan R. McIntosh explained “What makes this effort so meaningful is that it meets people in their everyday lives—over coffee or a meal—and encourages real conversations. That’s how we reduce stigma and create more good days for everyone in our community.”
For more information about available services or how to get connected to care, please contact the Lake County ADAMHS Board Compass Line at 440-350-2000 or visit www.HelpThatWorks.us. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Lake County Crisis Hotline at 440-953-TALK or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
