Health & Wellness

June 28, 2018 by Staff Report

2018 Immunization Clinics

Beginning July 1, Geauga County Health District’s immunization clinics for children and adolescents through the age of 18 will be by appointment only.

Children with Medicaid will still be accepted as well as children without vaccine coverage through their insurance plan. Insurance and self-pay will no longer be an option for payment after July 1.

For information or to schedule an appointment, call 440-279-1950.

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.

For more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit the Red Cross website online at www.red crossblood.org.

July 9, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m.

July 9, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, 2-7 p.m.

July 10, First United Methodist Church, 14999 So. State St., Middlefield, 1-6 p.m.

July 12, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 1-7 p.m.

July 13, Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., Chardon, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 14, Joe’s Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton, 2-8 p.m.

July 14, Notre Dame Educational Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, 12-6 p.m.

July 15, Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

July 17, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road, Claridon Township, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 19, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 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.

NAMI Basics is a free, six-week education program for parents and caregivers of youth under the age of 22 who are experiencing mental health challenges. The free class will meet six consecutive Mondays, beginning July 9, from 4-6:30 p.m., at the NAMI Geauga office, 107 South St. in Chardon.

Family to Family is a free, 12-week education class for family members or loved ones of a person with a mental health condition. Class runs Thursdays, July 12 to Sept. 27, from 6 8:30 p.m.

To register or for questions, call the office at 440-286-6264 or email admin@namigeauga.org.

NAMI Community Garden is now open every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Come for free produce, volunteer opportunities, support and networking. Call the office or email bolsen@namigeauga.org with any questions.

Registration is open for the NAMI Geauga Miles for Mental Health & Wellness symposium and walk at Chardon High School on Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.