2024 Ohio MLK Commemorative Celebration
The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission has announced the 39th Annual Commemorative Celebration to recognize the service and achievements of Ohio residents and organizations keeping Dr. King’s dream alive and advancing his philosophy of nonviolent social change.
Make plans to join the Commission’s 2024 celebration on Thursday, Jan. 11 at noon at Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. You also may watch the event livestream on the Ohio Channel.
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State Agencies Partner to Promote 'Dry January' Resources
The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control has joined forces with Ohio Liquor (OHLQ), and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) to share online tools with Ohioans who plan to participate in 'Dry January.'
Dry January is a month-long initiative that encourages individuals to abstain from alcohol for the first month of the year for improved health outcomes in an array of areas. The Division of Liquor Control has assembled several resources from across different state agencies related to alcohol abuse prevention at com.ohio.gov/SocialResponsibility.
"As we raise a glass to the New Year, please raise one responsibly,” said Paul Kulwinski, the Division’s Director of Licensing. “The Division is committed to promoting information to combat impaired driving, underage drinking, and overconsumption during Dry January and beyond.”
The online resources include links to alcohol self-screening tools, which can help individuals understand their drinking habits better. Additionally, there is a collection of delicious and creative mocktail recipes for those who want to enjoy the social aspect of drinking without the alcohol.
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ODH Announces Youth Suicide Prevention Grants
Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, M.D., MBA, this week announced that the Public Health Fund of Ohio (PHFO) has awarded a total of $350,000 to seven suicide prevention coalitions across Ohio.
The coalitions in Cuyahoga, Darke, Hamilton, Highland/Pike, Licking, Logan, and Lucas counties each received $50,000. They will use the funding for suicide prevention strategies and approaches aimed at helping youth and young adults ages 10 to 24 years.
PHFO was created in July 2020 to support ODH’s mission of advancing the health and wellbeing of all Ohioans and also to support ODH’s State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP).
Indigenous/Native Communities Trauma and Cultural Humility Guidance Brief
The OhioMHAS Office of Quality, Planning, and Research has released a new guidance brief on Indigenous/Native Communities: Trauma and Cultural Humility. Authored by Health Equity and Disparity Researcher Surendra Bir Adhikari, Ph.D. Med.Soc., M.A., the brief provides helpful tips on trauma and cultural humility, as well as appropriate community and counseling practices addressing indigenous communities — specifically American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The guidance brief also includes a table on select AI/AN demographics and characteristics and implications for therapeutic counseling. |
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Farm Stress Certified Series
GPRA Training Opportunities for SOS 3.0 Grantees
In partnership with OhioMHAS, The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center (GRC) has released the next set of virtual training opportunities for the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Training is for staff who collect and enter GPRA data for the State Opioid and Stimulant Response (SOS 3.0) grants. Click on the links below to register or see the GRC website for more details. For questions, please email SOSEval@osumc.edu.
GPRA Data Collection: Learning how to complete the required GPRA interview – Dr. Margaret Baughman, Case Western Reserve University, offers a comprehensive overview of the GPRA tool.
Jan. 12 | 11:00-12:30 PM | Register Jan. 24 | 11:30-1:00 PM | Register Feb. 1 | 12:30-2:00 PM |Register Feb. 14 | 9:00-10:30 AM | Register March 1 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Register March 13 | 9:30-11:00 AM | Register
iPortal Data Entry: Learning how to enter a GPRA interview into iPortal – Staff from GRC offer an orientation to the iPortal data management application.
Jan. 9 | 2:30-3:30 PM | Register Jan. 18 | 9:30-10:30 AM | Register Feb. 5 | 10:00-11:00 AM |Register Feb. 20 | 2:00-3:00 PM |Register March 5 | 2:00-3:00 PM |Register March 21 | 1:30-2:30 PM |Register
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Asian Culture and Health Webinar Series
The Ohio Asian American Health Coalition, in partnership with Honda, is offering a free Asian Culture and Health webinar series. Featured topics include the importance of cultural competency in healthcare for Asian Americans and supporting Asian families who have children and youth with mental health challenges. Healthcare community providers and community members are encouraged to sign up for any or all sessions. See below for a list of dates and topics. Questions? Please call 614.419.5751 or email ohioasianamericanhealthco@gmail.com.
Jan. 10 | The Relevance of Cultural Competency in Healthcare: An Asian Perspective Jan. 17 | Asian Mental Health: Issues and Challenges Feb. 21 | Promoting Health Equity in the Asian Community Feb. 28 | Supporting Families of School Aged Children and Youth with MH Challenges
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Modern Marijuana and Process Addictions — Feb. 22
Sandusky County Public Health, Prevention Partnership Coalition, and Wood County ESC will host a Modern Marijuana and Process Addictions Workshop on Feb. 22 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Terra State Community College Neeley Center in Fremont. Author and CEO of The Foundry Ben Cort will share the newest information related to marijuana and THC, and highlight process addictions such as gaming and social media that are affecting youth. For more information, please email Jamie Belcher at jbelcher@scpublichealth.com.
THC, Vaping, and Process Addiction Workshops — Feb. 23
The Medina County SHARE Coalition, with support from the Medina County ADAMH Board, is hosting a THC, Vaping, and Process Addiction Workshop on Feb. 23 from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Grace Church Medina. Author and CEO of The Foundry Ben Cort will share the newest information related to THC and vaping. He will also address process addictions such as gaming and social media that are affecting youth. Cost, which includes lunch and continuing education credits, is $90. For more information, please email Rebecca Parkhurst at rparkhurst@medinahealth.org.
2024 ORH Annual Conference — March 20-21
Earlybird registration is now open for the 2024 Ohio Recovery Housing Conference to be held March 20-21 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus–Dublin. This year's theme is "Every Person, Every Family, Every Community." Participants can expect to learn best practices, gain information about innovative programs and services that can benefit residents of recovery housing, and network with others in the Ohio recovery housing community. Questions? Please call 614.453.5133 or email info@ohiorecoveryhousing.org.
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In the News...
Hamilton County receives $50K in grants for suicide prevention coalition WXIX-TV, January 5, 2024
Researchers team up with mental health influencers to reach young people online NPR, January 5, 2024
Ohio groups raise awareness for mental health hotline WCMH-TV, January 4, 2024
Hamilton County Public Health issues alert amid increasing overdoses SpectrumNews1, January 4, 2024
National tour on Black male mental health comes to Cleveland Cleveland.com, January 4, 2024
These crisis hotlines in Greater Cincinnati can help during mental health emergencies Cincinnati Enquirer, January 4, 2024
State grant money to help at risk youth Urbana Daily Citizen, January 4, 2024
Huron County Mental Health and Substance Abuse launches data dashboard Lorain Morning Journal, January 4, 2024
Breaking the ice on mental health: Toledo Walleye aim to start conversations, beat stigma WTOL-TV, January 4, 2024
Ohio agencies offer 'Dry January' resources WDTN-TV, January 3, 2024
New Year, same you — and that's OK! Mental Health First Aid USA, January 3, 2024
New addiction recovery clinic opens in Bridgeport to fill regional service gaps WTOV-TV, January 3, 2024
MHDAS awarded grant from Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services PeakofOhio.com, January 3, 2024
Tips for making mental health a priority in the new year WTOL-TV, January 3, 2024
Dry January a way of taking small steps toward big rewards WCMH-TV, January 2, 2024
Combine mindfulness with exercise for mental health boost in 2024 ScienceDaily, January 2, 2024
A new law could help millions of older Americans get mental health help NPR, January 1, 2024
Looking back at one year of sports betting in Ohio SpectrumNews1, January 1, 2024
Former sportscaster launches podcast on mental health SpectrumNews1, January 1, 2024
Northeast Ohio mental health experts issue advice on beating post-holiday blues WEWS-TV, January 1, 2024
Grandview Heights Schools offer mental health resources for athletes CityScene, January 1, 2024
Dr. Jerry, Rita Lahmers given Y Prize for mental health outreach HIghland County Press, January 1, 2024
More than 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2023 — more than any year on record NBC News, December 31, 2023
A new approach to schizophrenia keeps young people in school, but insurance won't pay NPR, December 30, 2023
Amount of fentanyl coming into county continues to rise Zanesville Times-Recorder, December 29, 2023
Miamisburg school using unique program to reduce classroom disruption Dayton Daily News, December 28, 2023
MHARS of Lorain County reflects on productive year of addressing mental health Lorain Morning Journal, December 27, 2023
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