 February 6, 2025
Budget Overview Webinar, Slide Deck Available on myOhio
This morning, Director LeeAnne Cornyn provided an overview for staff of the Governor’s budget recommendations and their impact on Ohio’s behavioral health services system. In case you weren't able to attend the webinar, the recording and the slide deck are both available on myOhio.
Governor Mike DeWine introduced his executive budget proposal for state fiscal years 2026-2027 Monday during a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse. If you were not able to watch the press conference, the recording is available on the Ohio Channel. The Blue Book, Tax Expenditure Report, and other budget-related materials are available on the Ohio Office of Budget and Management's website.
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Bureau of Recovery Supports Hosting Winter Clothing Drive to Benefit Community Partners
OhioMHAS’ Bureau of Recovery Supports is hosting a warm clothing drive to help social service organizations around the state. SOT staff who would like to donate new winter clothing items may do so through Feb. 20.
Donation boxes will be placed at the main doors of each OhioMHAS floor: 8, 11, 27, 33, and 36. The following items in all sizes for all ages and genders are requested:
Socks | Hats and Headbands | Scarves and Neck Warmers
Coats and Jackets | Gloves and Mittens | Sleeping Bags
We are collecting new items only to help stop the spread of bed bugs. Your generous donations will benefit:
- Allwell Consumer-Operated Services and Drop-In Centers (Southeast Ohio)
- IPM Food Pantry (Hamilton and Clermont Counties and surrounding Appalachian communities)
- St. Vincent de Paul Shelters for men, women, and families (Dayton)
- Sub Zero Mission (Lake County)
For questions, please contact Ellie Jazi.
 (l-r) Ellie Jazi, Cody Jaques, Barb Johnson, Kueiting Betts, Chelsea Baker, and Zandia Lawson hold the boxes that will be placed on each floor to collect donations.
LeanOhio Trainings Seek to Continuously Improve Government Efficiency
OhioMHAS Staff Who Recently Completed LeanOhio Trainings
Congratulations to the following OhioMHAS staff who earned their Camo Belt:
- Ariel Akini, Central Office
- Desiree Bell, Central Office
- Robert Coates, NOBH
- Andrea Cropcho, NOBH
- Lacey LeMaster, COBH
- Christopher Mazzola, Central Office
- Kelli Ryan, NOBH
- Joshua Sargent, Central Office
- Curtis Smith, Central Office
- Arthur Wills, Central Office
- Stephanie Wilson, HBH (pictured)
Congratulations to the following OhioMHAS staff who earned their Green Belt:
- Anne McLain, NBH
- Jennifer Valentine, Central Office
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Upcoming LeanOhio Boot Camp
State employees who are interested in process improvement and best practices in government are encouraged to sign up for the next LeanOhio Boot Camp, which will take place from March 17-20.
The mission of LeanOhio is to make government services in Ohio simpler, faster, better, and less costly. Using the improvement methods of Lean and Six Sigma, Ohio's state agencies are cutting red tape, removing inefficiencies, improving customer service, and achieving measurable results. More than 1,000 state employees have participated in these process-improvement projects.
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Date: March 17-20
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Location: In-person; Rhodes Tower, Room 1845
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Registration: Opens at 9 a.m. on Feb. 12
- To register, go to Ohio Learn on myOhio and search for "lean" in the catalog.
- Only 24 spots are available. Please put your name on the waiting list if you are not one of the first 24 to sign up and let your liaison know.
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Pre-requisite: LeanOhio White Belt (online through the Ohio Learn system – search for "lean" in the catalog)
For questions, please contact OhioMHAS LeanOhio Liaison Beth Gersper or visit the LeanOhio website.
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