Jericho Wall in Mansfield To Stand For Those Who Have Fallen to Drug Overdoses (Joe Trolian)

March 3, 2023

Executive Director Joseph Trolian with the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery

Services Board was approached by Paul Lintern in 2022 with an idea that would beautify an area near the Imagination District and bring peace and hope to families who have experienced loss due to addiction or mental illness, “the Jericho Wall”. Located on Dickerson Avenue between Third and Fourth Street, the wall will display locally created artwork and hold in memoriam the names of those who died from overdoses. Director Trolian joined several dedicated and blessed community leaders that were tasked with finding a way to bring Reverend Lintern’s dream to fruition.

Following the dedication of the wall Joe Trolian worked with several additional community partners to raise funds to build a resource pavilion and small sheltered area that will provide space for families who are starting their journey and/or help someone on their journey to recovery. Trolian postulated that this will be a dedication to how this community has come together throughout this opiate epidemic to stand as one and find a better way for all. Christy Ellis-Trolian stated that she is excited to see a place that can help families who have lost loved ones to find solace and know that the wall will help others to find recovery.

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