It's August Already?

Summer is flying by! We hope you are enjoying these busy warm months and a break from school for the time being. Read through this newsletter for all our updates!

In this Issue:

• Board Meetings
• Featured Monthly Events
• Mental Health Fact of the Month
• Program Highlight | Community Programs
• Let Your Voice Be Heard!
• Credible Mind
• Recipient Rights

Board Meetings

CMHOC Finance Committee | Monday, August 24 | 3pm

Board Room at 12265 James St. Holland

CMHOC Board of Directors Meeting | Friday, August 28 | 9am

Board Room at 12220 Fillmore St. West Olive

View the Board of Directors webpage HERE

Featured Monthly Events

Rest & Refresh: Junk Journals

August 10 | 1-3pm | CMH Board Room

Gardening Club

August 11 | 10-11am | CMH Board Room

Rest & Refresh: DIY Picture Frames

August 12 | 1-2pm | CMH Board Room

Resoure Navigation Services

Every Tuesday | 3-5pm | CMH Conf. Room 1

Guided Voices

August 18 | 10-11am | Holland Drop-In Center

Drawers Anonymous

August 19 | 10-11:30am | CMH Board Room

Chat & Chill

August 20 | 1:30pm | Community Action House

Writers Anonymous

August 20 | 3-4:30pm | CMH Board Room

Open Doors with MOKA

August 25 | 1-3pm | CMH Board Room

StoryTellers Anonymous

August 26 | 10-11:30am | CMH Board Room

Letters to Myself

September 1 | 10am | Holland Drop-In Center

Rest & Refresh: Coloring & Connection

September 3 | 1-3m | CMH Board Room

Mental Health Fact of the Month

August 30th marks National Grief Awareness Day, offering a reminder that grief is a deeply human experience; one that deserves acknowledgment, compassion, and care.

Approximately 2.5 million people die in the U.S. each year, leaving an average of five grieving individuals behind, and about 10% to 20% of grievers experience complicated grief. Be slow to judge others as you never know what they are going through in each season of life! Loss can take many forms, and the way each person processes it is uniquely their own.

Program Highlight | Community Programs

If you've ever wondered what Community Programs does, the answer is... a little bit of everything! We have a variety of roles and responsibilities that help keep CMHOC moving forward. We chase grant opportunities, support customer service, oversee the Mental Health Millage, build strong relationships with community partners, and keep the A Building front desk running smoothly.

One day we're writing grants, the next we're greeting visitors, solving problems, connecting people, or helping launch new initiatives.

We wear many hats, juggle lots of projects, and love finding ways to support both our community and our CMHOC team!

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

August 4 is Voting Day- Make sure you get out and vote.

Credible Mind

As summer winds down and the back-to-school season arrives, it's a natural moment to revisit how we manage our time. Whether navigating a packed academic schedule, balancing work and family routines, or simply adjusting to a busier pace of life, effective time management plays a key role in reducing stress.

Read more about preparing for the school season HERE

Recipient Rights

The Office of Recipient Rights has jurisdiction to investigate complaints against employees, interns, and volunteers of CMHOC, as well as agencies who are under contract with CMHOC.

Contact: Briana Fowler, Recipient Rights Director | 616-393-5763 | bfowler@miottawa.org

About CMHOC

Learn more at miOttawa.org/cmh