 Governor Mike DeWine Signs Bill Designating September 22 As Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day in Ohio
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today signed Senate Bill 225 into law during a special ceremony held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Sponsored by State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson), the bill designates September 22 as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day in Ohio.
 PICTURED: Some of Ohio’s outstanding professionals accepting accolades at the 2024 National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling held July 17-19 in San Diego, CA.
Ohio Recognized with Five Awards at 2024 National Council on Problem Gambling Annual Conference
Last week, Ohio for Responsible Gambling, comprised of staff from OhioMHAS and the Casino Control and Lottery Commissions, along with community partners from around the state, traveled to San Diego, Ca. for the 2024 National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling. The conference was hosted by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).
Ohio captured five awards at the 2024 National Awards luncheon for exceptional work in the field:
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Corporate Website Award: Ohio for Responsible Gambling for “Pause Before You Play” website, the re-brand from the former “Get Set Before You Bet” campaign
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Media Award: Ohio for Responsible Gambling for outstanding original reporting on problem gambling, Fox 28 Columbus for “Experts Address Problem Gambling on World Suicide Prevention Day”
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People’s Choice Award: Ohio for Responsible Gambling for “Pause Before You Play” campaign and chosen by the 500-plus attendees as the best print campaign and creative strategy
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Don Hulen Annual Award for Advocacy: Derek Longmeier, Executive Director, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio
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Joanna Franklin Annual Award for Direct Service: Michael Buzzelli, Associate Director, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio
Homebound Seniors Get an Ice Cream Social From Family Pride of Northeast Ohio and Lake County ADAMHS
Family Pride of Northeast Ohio along with the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board hosted an inaugural Senior Ice Cream Social event on June 14 at Lake Metroparks. Around 60 family members and clients participated in group board games, puzzles, cards games, music, dancing, and of course, ice cream.
Family Pride is a community-based behavioral health organization, providing an in-home and community service model which takes away an older adult’s mobility and/or transportation barrier. Organizers said the event breaks the in-home model and spurs socialization, fun and the utilization of public transit.
The Lake ADAMHS Board funds Family Pride’s senior-oriented programs focusing on needed mental health services for seniors. Family Pride supports Lake County residents ages 60 and above by reducing the many barriers to the health and emotional well-being through case management and therapy services.
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SAMHSA Harm Reduction Podcast Series
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Providers Clinical Support System - Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (PCSS-MOUD) is hosting an eight-part podcast series that delves into the critical importance of harm reduction. This series consists of 30-minute episodes hosted by distinguished members of the Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Use and Addiction (AMERSA). The series debuted July 11. Register and receive notification as new episodes become available and to listen to previously aired podcasts in the series.
Thriving Youth: Moving Beyond Holding Space and Doing Deep Work — July 25
The Ohio Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Prevention and Promotion will host its next Prevention Exchange virtual forum on July 25 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. This session will explore the characteristics adults can foster in themselves and in their work to support thriving youth. Featuring youth speakers from Ohio, Prevention Exchange participants will learn and discuss planning frameworks and opportunities to support youth centered work.
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Empowering Recovery: Holistic Wellness for Residents in Recovery Living — July 30
Relink.org will present Empowering Recovery: Holistic Wellness for Residents in Recovery Living on July 30 at 2:00 p.m. The webinar will explore the growing impact of HER Story, Inc's groundbreaking nurse-led pilot program. The session will be led by Dr. Elizabeth A. Delaney, DNP, RN, CNS, FNP-BC. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Delaney has been instrumental in both clinical and academic settings. She is a passionate advocate for addiction recovery and mental health, actively working with her husband, Pastor Greg Delaney, to promote holistic and faith-based approaches to recovery. Together, they educate communities and organizations on effective strategies for supporting those in recovery. Questions? Email info@relink.org.
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Gabapentin Virtual Morning Coffee Break Series
Join Ohio’s Community of Practice for Rural Communities Opioid Response (COP-RCORP) Consortium, for a three-part, virtual Morning Coffee Break Series exploring Gabapentin misuse. Sessions will cover information on local and national levels, as well as community prevention strategies.
This series consists of three, one-hour sessions and is geared toward prevention professionals in the field as well as anyone who is interested in learning fundamental data around Gabapentin and strategies for misuse prevention. Part-one gives an overview of Gabapentin misuse in the U.S.; part-two takes a deep dive into Gabapentin misuse in Ohio; and part-three looks at prevention strategies for Gabapentin misuse in communities. Continuing Education for credits for Prevention Specialists and CHES will be available.
The COP-RCORP Consortium consists of the Ashtabula County MHRSB, the Fairfield County ADAMH Board, Sandusky County Public Health, the MHRSB of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Wyandot Counties, the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, and Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service. All sessions will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Click the links below for more information and to register.
Aug. 1 | Part 1: Overview of Gabapentin Misuse and Importance of Prevention in the United States | Register
Aug. 8 | Part 2: Deep Dive into Gabapentin Misuse in Ohio | Register
Aug. 15 | Part 3: Prevention Strategies for Gabapentin Misuse in Communities | Register
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Communities Coming Together Conference — Aug. 6-7
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The Mental Health & Recovery Board for Licking and Knox Counties will host the 2024 Communities Coming Together Conference on Aug. 6-7 at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Click HERE to view the conference agenda. CEUs are available. For more information, email EMcConville@mhrlk.org. |
Annual Public Forum for Ohio Medicaid’s Substance Use Disorder 1115 Demonstration Waiver — Aug. 20
The Ohio Department of Medicaid will hold the annual public forum for Ohio’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) 1115 Demonstration Waiver during the Aug. 20 meeting of the waiver’s Stakeholder Advisory Committee. The virtual meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Any interested party may attend the meeting using the link found on our SUD 1115 Stakeholder Advisory Committee webpage. Information is also available under the Medicaid Behavioral Health provider page.
The public forum will begin immediately following the regular agenda of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee. During the public forum, participants can offer comments on any aspect of Ohio’s SUD 1115 waiver. Written comments may also be submitted before or after the public forum.
To provide verbal comments during the public forum, follow the steps below.
- Select the “Raise Hand” button at the top of the Teams screen. A purple line will appear under the icon.
- Once your name is called, unmute yourself by pressing the “Mic” button. The slash on the icon will disappear indicating you are unmuted.
- After speaking, place yourself back on mute by pressing the “Mic” button again. A slash on the icon will reappear indicating you are muted.
- Remove your “Raise Hand” by following Step 1 above. The purple line under the icon will disappear.
To provide written comments before or after the public forum please email MCD_SUD1115@medicaid.ohio.gov. Questions? Email BHPolicy@medicaid.ohio.gov.
Nurturing Recovery: Navigating Treatment Challenges for Pregnant Patients — Aug. 21
BrightView Health will host a Nurturing Recovery: Navigating Treatment Challenges for Pregnant Patients webinar on Aug. 21 from noon-1:00 p.m. Join Dr. Heidi Ginter, MD, BrightView’s State Medical Director for Massachusetts, as she discusses the myths and focuses on the unique considerations that treatment programs must consider when helping expectant mothers with a substance use disorder. For more information, email info@brightviewhealth.com.
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Commissioners adopt resolution increasing Lake ADAMHS Board membership The News-Herald, July 24, 2024
In Depth: suicide statistics concern the community WKBN-TV, July 23, 2024
Advocates working to get 'PICS' named a public health crisis SpectrumNews1, July 23, 2024
Ohio's 988 centers see nearly 340,000 contacts in two years Springfield News-Sun, July 21, 2024
Bilingual Spanish-English campaign educates on opioid crisis Toledo Blade, July 20, 2024
Lorain County Drug Task Force to host "Operation Bridge" event Aug. 1-2 Cleveland.com, July 19, 2024
Area businesses looking at employee mental health Dayton Daily News, July 19, 2024
UH-led pilot project trains dispatchers to better respond to mental health crises Cleveland.com, July 19, 2024
Ohio issues a consumer alert on delta-8 THC products designed to attract children Cleveland.com, July 19, 2024
Lawmakers aims to secure permanent funds for 988 suicide prevention hotline SpectrumNews1, July 19, 2024
Increasing awareness for Ohio's 988 suicide and crisis lifeline WTVG-TV, July 17, 2024
Wellness summit highlights importance of mental health for Black men WSYX-TV, July 17, 2024
Operation BRIDGE Days in Columbiana County aims to address substance abuse WFMJ-TV, July 17, 2024
Steubenville's Operation Bridge Day connects community with addiction resources WTOV-TV, July 17, 2024
Lake County ADAMHS receives $79,350 grant from state The News-Herald, July 16, 2024
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