OhioMHAS Budget Overview Webinar — July 6
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Please plan to join Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director Lori Criss for a review of the state budget for fiscal years 2024-25 on Thursday, July 6 at 2:00 p.m. Director Criss will highlight wins for Ohio’s behavioral health system. The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Department’s Budget web page. |
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Training — July 24-28
The Northern Ohio Recovery Association (NORA) will hold a 40-hour Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Phase 1 training on July 24-28 in person at its Cleveland offices and virtually. Class times are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. each day. For more information, please email Kristyn Thompson at kthompson@norainc.org.
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Mental Health Stigma Revolution — Two-Part Training
Relink.org will host a two-part training The Mental Health Stigma Revolution: How Our Approach to Stigma is Outdated and Disregulated on July 26 (Part 1) and Aug. 23 (part 2). Presenter Preston Moore uses a unique approach to normalizing mental health. He has made a significant impact in Ohio's communities by reducing stigma, increasing engagement, improving performance, and strengthening relationships. In this webinar, he will discuss the six family types that mirror drug- and alcohol-addicted families, levels of care and education, stigma dysfunction, and creating mental wellness plans. Questions? Please email Rachel Sobitz at rsobitz@relink.org.
International Community Justice Association Research Conference
The International Community Justice Association will hold its 2023 Research Conference on Criminal Justice on Aug. 20-22 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. This year's theme is, "Centering People in Community Justice: Enhancing Responsivity Through Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Belonging." Click HERE to view the conference schedule and workshop descriptions. Questions? Please call 614.252.8417 or email info@icjaonline.org.
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In the News...
Ohio National Guard launches mental health program WCMH-TV, July 5, 2023
Ohio ranks sixth in the nation for Medicaid spending. But how healthy are its residents? Columbus Dispatch, July 5, 2023
DeWine signs state budget after 44 line-item vetoes Dayton Daily News, July 4, 2023
Cincinnati nonprofit to hold first ever Black mental health symposium WCPO-TV, July 4, 2023
How hard is it for Cincinnati kids to get mental health help? 2,000 are waiting on 1 list Cincinnati Enquirer, July 4, 2023
New mobile mental health crisis team aims to improve emergency responses Springfield News-Sun, July 3, 2023
Montgomery County ADAMHS talks quitting e-cigarettes WDTN-TV, July 3, 2023
Inside veteran suicide Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune, July 2, 2023
Behind the hero: struggles veterans face after service Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune, July 2, 2023
Lake County ADAMHS Board transitions to new fiscal year The News-Herald, July 2, 2023
Friendship Bench program trains volunteers to lend an ear when it comes to mental health WOUB, June 30, 2023
Overdose deaths involving xylazine surged years earlier than reported NPR, June 30, 2023
What About the Kids? Child and Adolescent Crises, the Pandemic, and 988 NASMHPD, June 15, 2023
Maumee teens recognized for contributions to mental health advocacy Maumee Mirror, June 1, 2023
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