Portage Path Behavioral Health News

That’s A Wrap on 2024

🚨SCOUT Responds to Over 800 Calls The Summit County Outreach Team (SCOUT) is close to celebrating its first year in operation. This team, comprised of paramedics, police officers, and behavioral health specialists from Portage Path, has been responding to calls in...

The Benefits of Pet Therapy

Animal-assisted therapy, or pet therapy, has gained recognition in recent years for its incredible benefits to both mental and physical health. More and more hospitals, nursing homes, schools, rehabilitation centers, and even therapy offices are incorporating animals...

Small Steps Lead to Big Changes: Embracing Recovery at Portage Path

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month (SUD), a time to recognize the importance of seeking help and the power of recovery. This month serves as a reminder that substance use disorder is a serious health condition that impacts individuals, families, and...

New Year, New Goals: A Healthy Approach to Resolutions

As a new year begins, many of us start thinking about resolutions and goals for the year ahead. Whether it’s getting in shape, learning something new, or improving a certain aspect of life, setting goals can be a powerful way to move forward. However, when it comes to...

Support Made Simple: A Guide to Essential Applications

This PDF guide provides easy to follow instructions for you to apply for assistance with the following on your own: housing, food assistance, rent, mortgage and utility assistance, SSI/SSDI assistance, and help with obtaining identifying documents. Our case management...

OCD Awareness Week – Understanding OCD

Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Like other mental health diagnoses, there are often myths surrounding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). For example, a person might say, "I am just OCD" simply because they enjoy a routine. However, liking a routine...

World Mental Health Day

How Portage Path Makes Everyday World Mental Health Day October 10 marks a significant day on the calendar: World Mental Health Day. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health awareness, education, and advocacy. At Portage Path, we...

SCOUT Team featured in Akron Beacon Journal

New SCOUT Unit takes on Mental Health Crisis Derek Kreider, Akron Beacon Journal The Summit County Outreach Team (SCOUT) is revolutionizing how nonviolent psychiatric emergencies are handled in Akron. Where someone in the throes of a mental health crisis may once have...

National Suicide Prevention Month – A Time for Action

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention and encouraging individuals and communities to take action.   This observance is an opportunity to: Educate and Inform: Participate in or organize...

Recognizing the Warning Signs: Suicide Prevention Month

Understanding the Warning Signs of Suicide As we observe National Suicide Prevention Month this September, it's a critical time to raise awareness about the warning signs of suicide and the vital role we can play in offering support to those in need. Suicide remains a...

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