On October 25th, the Rise-Up Conference brought an inspiring and impactful day of learning and empowerment to Lorain County Community College. Designed especially for girls ages 12–19, this free event—part of the Black Girls Rising program—was sponsored by the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation and the MHARS Board of Lorain County, in collaboration with Communities of Color.
The conference educated, empowered, and elevated every participant through engaging workshops, meaningful discussions, and fun activities designed to build confidence, resilience, and leadership. The day’s sessions provided tools, strategies, and real-world insights to help young Black and Brown girls use their voices, strengthen their minds, and navigate life with purpose and pride.
#BlackGirlsRising
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day follow-up
Thank you to our MHARS Board of Directors and staff, the Lorain County Opioid Action Team volunteers and Lorain County First Responders who helped make Saturday’s event a success!
Together, we collected 3,501.3 pounds of unwanted medications - 208 boxes total-helping keep our community safe and the environment cleaner
Thank you to all the Lorain County residents who participated.
#DrugTakeBackDay
Today! Drug Take Back Day - We are here at Avon Lake Police Station and all over the county until 2:00. Bring your prescription drugs for safe disposal.
Collection sites in Lorain County, including the new North Ridgeville Police Station will be:
*Amherst Police Dept 911 North Lake St. 44001
*Avon Lake Police Dept 32855 Walker Rd. 44012
Avon Police Dept 36145 Detroit Rd. 44011
Columbia Township Fire Dept 25540 Royalton Rd. 44028
*Elyria Police Dept 18 West Ave. 44035
*Grafton Police Dept 1009 Chestnut St. 44044
*Kipton Police Dept 299 State St. 44049
LaGrange Police Dept 301 Liberty St. 44050
*Lorain County Sheriff’s Office 9896 Murray Ridge Rd. 44035
*Lorain Police Dept 200 West Erie Ave. 44052
*North Ridgeville Police Dept 7070 Ranger Way 44039
*Oberlin Police Dept 85 South Main St. 44074
*Sheffield Lake Police Dept 609 Harris Rd. 44054
Sheffield Village Police Dept 4340 Colorado Ave. 44054
Vermilion Police Dept 5791 Liberty Ave. 44089
*Wellington Police Dept 147 E. Herrick Ave 44090
*The Lorain County Opioid Action Team’s Community Engagement Volunteers will be onsite at specific locations that day to provide information to Lorain County residents on safe medication disposal and storage practices. Volunteers will have medication disposal pouches and medication locking bags available (both at no cost to Lorain County residents).
