Governor Signs Senate Bill 81 into Law
On Friday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 81 into law. Sponsored by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario), SB 81 authorizes certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to sign documents related to psychiatric inpatients; to revise the law governing the Board of Nursing's monitoring of impaired practitioners; and to modify the law governing insurance navigators and amend the version of the section that is scheduled to take effect on Sept. 30, 2024, to continue the changes to that section on and after that date.
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25th Anniversary of Landmark Olmstead Decision
This June marks the 25th anniversary of the Olmstead Decision, a landmark moment in disability rights history.
What is Olmstead?
Olmstead refers to the U.S. Supreme Court decision (Olmstead v. LC) that found unnecessary institutionalization and isolation of individuals with disabilities was discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Olmstead lawsuit was filed by Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson, two women with behavioral health and developmental disabilities, who wanted to move from an institution to the community. Their doctors said their needs could be met in the community, but the institution would not allow them to leave. Lois and Elaine were pioneers who advocated that all have the right to live in their communities, those with disabilities and those without.
On June 22, 1999, the Supreme Court held that institutional placement of people with disabilities who can live in the community perpetuates the idea that people with disabilities are incapable of participating in community life. It also held that institutionalization severely diminishes the quality of everyday lives for people with disabilities, including family relationships, social activities, work or educational opportunities, economic independence, and cultural enrichment.
 What does the Olmstead Decision mean?
It means that people with disabilities should have the same access to community life as people without disabilities. It opens the door for people with disabilities and their families to demand a full range of community services as alternatives to services provided in institutional settings. People with disabilities should have integrated lives in their communities and the same quality of life as those without.
What does OhioMHAS do to support the Olmstead Decision?
OhioMHAS supports people with mental health and substance use disorders to live in recovery in the community in many ways. Some programs and areas include Recovery Supports, Community Integration, PASRR, and Access to Wellness.
2024 OhioMHAS Annual Data Brief, Updated County Assessment Data Profiles Available
The OhioMHAS Office of Quality, Planning, and Research is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Annual Data Brief. This information, which includes data trends and indicators, can be used by legislators, officials, and stakeholders at the state and local levels, as well as the general public, to better understand the current state of behavioral health in Ohio. It may also assist policy-makers in tailoring prevention and intervention efforts across the state.
In addition, updated County Assessment Data Profiles are also available. The profiles include demographic data from the Census, behavioral health treatment services claims data, national-level survey data on mental health and substance use, and mortality data. The profiles provide a snapshot of behavioral health in each county.
Questions? Email Luke Werhan at Luke.Werhan@mha.ohio.gov.
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Visit Mental Health America's website for more information about this important observance and free resources to help navigate mental health stigma, bridge generational differences, dismantle mental health myths, and encourage meaningful conversations.
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Ohio Chamber of Commerce Updates Opioid Toolkit
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce recently announced an update to its opioid toolkit — A Dose of Reality for Employers. The kit first launched in 2017 and now has eight modules for employers to use as a practical resource on everything from compliance issues to strategies to create a more inclusive workforce. Ohio businesses big and small are encouraged to utilize the the toolkit.
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Exploring the Role of School-Based Health Centers to Support Thriving Youth — June 27
The Ohio Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Prevention and Promotion will host its next Prevention Exchange virtual forum on June 27 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. This discussion will explore how Ohio’s school-based health centers can be models for students to build a healthy, supportive relationship with a trusted adult.
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BH Urgent Care: Innovations and Impact in Ohio — June 27
Clear Pathways, an initiative of Peg's Foundation, will host Behavioral Health Urgent Care: Innovations and Impact in Ohio on June 27 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. This Lunch & Learn session will provide an overview of behavioral health urgent care, including the existing infrastructure, opportunities, and challenges. Speakers will delve into developments and impactful practices that are transforming the continuum of care for individuals with behavioral health needs throughout Ohio. Questions? Call 330.655.1366 or email clearpathways@pegsfoundation.org.
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2024 Addiction Studies Institute — July 17-19
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center will host the 33rd Addiction Studies Institute on July 17-19. The conference convenes leading experts from across the country to discuss the latest trends and topics in substance use disorder treatment and to provide participants with the tools and knowledge they need to serve those struggling with addiction.
Keynote speakers for the 2024 conference are:
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Dr. Evelyn Higgins, a Certified Addictionologist and Diplomate of the American College of Addictionology & Compulsive Disorders.
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Dr. Zachary Walsh, Professor in the University of British Columbia Department of Psychology.
July 17 and 18 are virtual, while July 19 includes a hybrid option for those who want to either join online or attend in-person on the campus of The Ohio State University.
Questions? Email Tamara Buhrts at Tamara.Buhrts@osumc.edu.
Campus Community Partnership Summit — July 29
The Ohio College Initiative and Rise and Thrive will host the 2024 Campus-Community Partnership Summit on July 29 at The Ohio State University Union – Cartoon Room. This year's theme is, "Addressing Student Wellness Through Comprehensive Campus-Community Partnerships." The summit will highlight the benefits of building campus community relationships, provide examples of successful campus/community partnership projects. Registration is free. CEUs are being applied for.
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Great Lakes PTTC Summer Webinars
The Great Lakes Prevention technology Transfer Center (PTTC) has released a schedule of summer training opportunities. Click the links below for more information and to register.
June 27 | Using Storytelling Techniques to Create Engaging and Impactful Presentations
July 11 | Understanding Prevention Basics for Peer Recovery Specialists
July 16 | The Impact of Social Connectedness on Our Health and Well-being
Aug. 7 | Preventing Substance Misuse on College Campuses
Aug. 29 | Effective Group Facilitation Skills for Prevention Professionals
Sept. 5 | Leveraging CSAP's 6 Strategies Categories to Deliver Effective Prevention
Sept. 12 | Large Scale Impact Through Environmental Prevention Strategies
Sept. 19 | Preparing for the IC&RC Prevention Exam: Essential Test-taking Strategies
In the News...
Proposed mental health hospital for Dayton region much needed, area officials say
Dayton Daily News, June 21, 2024
Ashland County fatal overdoses dip in 2023, but suicides reach twin digits
Ashland Source, June 20, 2024
Helping parents talk to their kids about mental health
SpectrumNews1, June 20, 2024
Dayton expected to land new, state-run behavioral health hospital
Dayton Daily News, June 18, 2024
DeWine proposes $10M for new mental health facility in Dayton
WKEF-TV, June 18, 2024
A decades-old treatment can reduce stimulant use and overdose deaths
Pew Charitable Trusts, June 18, 2024
Shelby school board members hear about wellness plans for students
Mansfield News Journal , June 18, 2024
Portage mental health board earns Culture of Quality certification
Ravenna-Kent Record-Courier, June 18, 2024
Surgeon General calls for warning labels on social media amid mental health emergency
USA Today, June 17, 2024
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