Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to recognize the importance of men’s overall well-being.

Too often, conversations about men’s health focus only on physical fitness, while mental health is left out of the discussion. Open conversations about mental well-being can help reduce stigma and remind men that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

This month, ADAMH encourages men to prioritize their mental health, check in with themselves and one another, and remember that simply talking about how they're doing can make a meaningful difference.

If you need to submit additional documents to support your application or existing case, skip the trip to the Opportunity Center and try our new Document Uploader! All you need is your case number and a photo of your documents.

Visit our website to learn more or upload your documents:
https://franklincountyohio.gov/JFSupload



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Whether you are new to the fatherhood game or have been in the game for a while, there is always something new to navigate! Franklin County has a ton of resources to help fathers move through the constantly changing landscape of fatherhood!

Visit the link below for more information on these programs and even more!

https://www.franklincountyohio.gov/Resident-Services/Children-Youths/Child-Support/Fatherhood-Resources

How hospitality helps build a welcoming Columbus Sponsor: Stonewall Columbus for Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority Throughout Pride Month, we have been highlighting organizations that help make Central Ohio a welcoming place to live…

Charity Newsies is still accepting applications! We are so proud to serve 18,000 students this year and our application is still open if you know of anyone in need of our services. Applications must be submitted online at www.charitynewsies.org!

Pride Month isn't just a celebration of LGBTQ+ history - it's an important symbol of belonging. For many individuals, particularly youth, Pride offers a supportive, welcoming environment for self-acceptance and authentic self-expression! It also helps create a sense of community and fights against the isolation that anti-LGBTQ+ stigma and discrimination can cause.

Put simply, Pride is good for wellness. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Learn more at: https://franklincountyohio.crediblemind.com/topics/lgbtq



Image description: Graphic promoting Pride Month and wellness. On a beige background, two illustrated people holding a Pride flag stand inside a rainbow circle of text that reads, "Pride isn't just a celebration." Below, text says, "It's a moment of recognition./ A pause to realize you're not alone./ A reminder that there's nothing wrong with who you are." CredibleMind and Franklin County Job and Family Services logos are present in upper lefthand corner.