Health & Wellness
American Red Cross will hold a blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.
Bloodmobile
American Red Cross will hold a blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.
There is a critical need for blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors to help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks
For more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit the Red Cross website online at www.red crossblood.org.
Jan. 9, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 1-7 p.m.
Jan. 11, Joe’s Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton, 2-8 p.m.
Jan. 12, St. Helen’s Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jan. 16, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road, Chardon, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Jan. 16, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 p.m.
Jan. 27, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m.
Jan. 29, Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., Chardon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Help for Mental Illness
Geauga County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers support, education and advocacy for those affected by mental illness. Programs meet at the NAMI Geauga office located at 8389 Mayfield Road, Suite A-2 in Chester Township.
Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. Class begins Jan. 11
The Youth Mental Health First Aid training program on Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Cost is $40 and includes all materials and meals.
Registration is required for both programs. Call 440-286-6264 or visit namigeauga.org.
