ASHTABULA — May has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month, and those crossing over the Ashtabula Lift Bridge at night will note a distinct green tint.
Bridget Sherman, director of Youth and Recovery Services for the Ashtabula County Board Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, said the county is joining the national Light up Green campaign to draw attention to the importance of mental well being.
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