Helping veterans

Helping veterans

WARREN

A Community Convening for the United Methodist Community Center, Veterans One Source Center, will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, 139 N. Park Ave. The speaker is Ohio Sen. Joe Schiavoni, D-33rd.

This event is in conjunction with the National Mayors Initiative Challenge to address the homeless- veterans issue in the local community and assist with solutions and connections to the community of support.

For information, call Faith Wallace at 330-373-5149, ext. 206.

Independent living

HOWLAND

Shepherd of the Valley – Howland, 4100 North River Road N.E. Warren, is hosting an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday featuring its independent-living condos.

The public is invited to tour several homes and the assisted-living building. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are not required.

For information, call Dawn Olson at 330-856-9232, ext. 2618.

Raising awareness for mental illness

May is Mental Health Month.

The mental health and recovery boards of Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties are offering a Call a Counselor Event from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The number is 866-782-4581.

Licensed counselors will answer questions about depression, anxiety, trauma and other issues affecting individuals and families. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of mental illness and find out what resources are available in your community.

Common signs of mental illness in adults and adolescents can include the following: excessive worrying or fear, feeling excessively sad or low, confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning, extreme mood changes including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria, prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger, avoiding friends and social activities, difficulties understanding or relating to other people, changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy, changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite, changes in sex drive, and experiencing delusions or hallucinations.

The mission of the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board is to improve the well-being of the community by establishing and maintaining an effective, efficient and quality system of alcohol, drug and mental health services in Trumbull County.

Visit the website at www.trumbullmhrb.org or call 330-675-2765.

Bike Rodeo planned

WARREN

The Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership and Trumbull County Creating Healthy Communities are hosting a Bike Rodeo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at C.A.B.L.E. Pocket Park, 2017 Willard Ave. S.E., across from Willard K-8 School.

Fun educational activities encouraging bike safety, bike safety checks and helmet fittings will take place; and a grant from the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics will provide free helmets.

Children age 5 to 14 with bike-related injuries are seen in emergency rooms more than any other sport. The Bike Rodeo aims to educate and provide resources to children concerning bike safety.

May 9-21 is Bike Helmet Safety Awareness Week.

For information, call Denise Rising, TNP community outreach coordinator, at 330-469-6827.