Diverse Atmosphere of

Trust and Mutual Respect

Fostering Growth

Through Peer Support

Offering Hope

And Encouragement

Opportunities For

Education And Socialization

Maximizing Success

In Recovery

Offering Community Education

To increase community education, Thomas M. Wernert Center is now providing the opportunity to have an expert speak to organizations and workplaces. Presentation topics include mental health literacy, erasing stigma, emotional intelligence, and wellness. Presentations are tailored to a variety of audiences and are offered by a licensed social worker with lived experience.

To request a presentation please click here to fill out the request form and email the completed copy to Sarah at sberendt@wernertcenter.org at least 3 weeks prior to the day of the presentation.

Peer Support Stories

Stories Worth Telling

The Thomas M. Wernert Center is pleased to participate in the Toledo premier of The Willard Suitcases, a musical by Julianne Wick Davis.

May is Mental Health Month

For Mental Health Month this year, Mental Health America is encouraging individuals to look around and look within.

TMWC Gardening Club

What's sprouting at TMWC this spring? Gardening club has been working on making our campus beautiful for the warmer weather.

What Does Mental Health Awareness Mean to You?

“Mental health awareness helps me recognize the warning signs of a crisis in myself and others,” says Gwen, a TMWC member.

TMWC Voting Member Named to Board of Trustees

Thomas M. Wernert Center (TMWC) is pleased to announce the election of Henry Hartford to its Board of Trustees, effective November 21, 2022.

Signs of Hope

Members of the Thomas M. Wernert Center (TMWC) responded to a negative sign posted outside of the center with sign messages of their own.

Growing Stronger Everyday

Even before you see her, you can hear Beverly’s beautiful voice coming down the hall at the Thomas M. Wernert Center. When you do see Beverly, she is usually wearing a smile that shines bright.

Motivated By Gratitude

Gwendolyn is someone who enjoys being busy. Alcohol kept her bust for a long time before she realized she had other options. “Today, I have choices,” says Gwen.

Comfort in Community

Brad found it hard to get out of bed every day due to his anxiety disorder. "I was sad and sleeping a lot," he explains. Brad's caseworker referred him to the Thomas M. Wernert Center (TMWC) to help him get out of the house.

Creative Coping Skills and Expressive Arts at TMWC

The Expressive Arts program at Thomas M. Wernert Center (TMWC) is usually held in the Frank W. Lynch and Roberta Jane Lynch, MSW Art Studio; however, the creative process often overflows into other areas of campus.

May 2022

Diabetes & Mental Illness

Monitoring and maintaining you mental health goes hand in hand with ensuring your bodies are well taken care of. Studies show that people living with a mental illness have an increased risk of other conditions as well, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

May 2022

The Power of Peer Support

Members and staff at TMWC know first-hand how the power of peer support can affect an individual's recovery journey, but how would you describe 'peer support' to someone who is not familiar with the concept?

What is Mental Health Literacy?

As peers who live with a mental illness we understand the degree to which stigma has invaded our lives, much like our diagnosis. They tend to arrive, hand-in-hand, ready to knock us down.

New Board Leadership Named For TMWC

The Thomas M. Wernert Center is pleased to announce the election of Deborah Riley-Jackson as president of its Board of Trustees, effective June 1, 2022.

Funding Partners

Funders and sponsors are a key part of the powerful community support behind the Thomas M. Wernert Centers. Our sponsors make it possible for TMWC to publish our newsletter, power our website, run our programs and services, and add small touches that help our members feel welcome and special.

Your support provides needed funding so we can provide the peer support services on which our members have come to rely. Thank you!

Emergency Numbers

In the event you experience a mental health emergency at home, contact your Community Mental Health Center, Zepf Center, or 911, and request a Crisis Intervention Trained (CIT) police officer to respond. Community Mental Health Center services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A Renewed Mind	419-720-9274
Harbor	419-475-4449
NPI Respite	419-473-2604
Unison Behavioral Health	419-693-0631
Zepf Center	419-841-7701
Zepf Center Crisis Care Services	419-904-CARE (2273)

The information provided on the Thomas M. Wernert Center web site or in the posted materials is not intended to be a substitute for the advice, recommendation, or information provided to you by a health care professional (i.e., physician, therapist, case manager, etc.). The intent of the information is to educate users and provide a basic understanding of mental health care topics and services offered by TMWC.

If you have any questions regarding your mental health status or mental health condition, please call your physician immediately or dial 911 if it's an emergency. TMWC reserves the right to revise and update these terms and conditions or any other information on the website, at any time. Please contact us if you have any questions.