Press Releases

2021

7.29.21 | Ohio Awards $1.7M in Grants to Support Expansion of Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) to 18 Additional Counties
July 19, 2021 | Federal COVID Relief Funds to Boost Ohio’s Efforts to Support Comprehensive Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Support Services Amid Pandemic
May 13, 2021 | May is Mental Health Month: State Agencies Mark Observance With Launch of “Thrive Outside” Initiative, Other Efforts
May 5, 2021 | State to Rapidly Deploy Naloxone to Ohio Communities with Highest Overdose Rates
April 21, 2021 | Ohio CareLine Celebrates One Year of Bringing Hope, Health and Healing to Ohioans Grappling with Mental Health and Substance Use Issues
April 1, 2021 | Ohio Announces Grant Awards Totaling More Than $13M to Help Local Communities Continue Fight Against Opioid Addiction
March 10, 2021 | Case Western Reserve University’s Center for Innovative Practices Chosen to Coordinate New Statewide Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health “Center of Excellence”
February 19, 2021 | Angelika McClelland Appointed Deputy Director for Public Affairs
February 4, 2021 | Ohio Creates Trauma Certificate to Help Children and Families
January 25, 2021 | Vibrant Emotional Health Provides Ohio with 988 State Planning Grant

2020

December 23, 2020 | Ohio Mental Health, Addiction Agency Announces Nearly $14M in Relief Funds to Aid Behavioral Health Providers Struggling with COVID-19 Related Expenses
December 22, 2020 | Ohio’s Regional Psychiatric Hospitals Welcome COVID-19 Vaccine
December 22, 2020 | Crnkovic Appointed Chief Executive Officer at Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
December 14, 2020 | Veteran Addictions Counselor to Coordinate State Opioid Treatment Efforts
December 8, 2020 | Suicide Prevention Video Series to Air on Ohio PBS Stations
November 9, 2020 | OhioMHAS Unveils New Behavioral Health Connection Resource
August 31, 2020 | Ohio Receives $96M in State Opioid Response Grants to Fight Addiction
July 31, 2020 | Ohio for Responsible Gambling Wins Three National Awards
June 19, 2020 | Beel Appointed Chief Executive Officer at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare
April 28, 2020 | Virtual We Are The Majority Rally to Raise Awareness of Youth Resiliency, Healthy Choices
April 22, 2020 | Ohio Launches Toll-Free ‘COVID Careline’ to Provide Emotional Support for Ohioans Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: 1-800-720-9616
April 13, 2020 | Governor DeWine, Ohio Mental Health Agencies Launch New "Strive for 5" Challenge Aimed at Reaching out to 5 People a Day During COVID-19 Crisis
February 18, 2020 | State Announces $3M in Grants to Strengthen Behavioral Healthcare Workforce
January 16, 2020 | Grant Awards Support Expansion of Early Childhood Mental Health Services

Archive

2019

11/26/2019 | Bucci Appointed Chief Executive Officer at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
09/12/2019 | Responsible Gaming Education Week Is Sept. 15-21st
07/22/2019 | $250k Invested in Community Prevention of Problem Gambling
06/25/2019 | State Mental Health, Addiction Agency Names Chief Information Officer
05/13/2019 | State Mental Health, Addiction Agency Names Deputy Director of Office of Prevention Services
04/01/2019 | State Mental Health, Addiction Agency Names Chief Legal Counsel
03/26/2019 | State Mental Health, Addiction Agency Fills Key Leadership Positions
03/25/2019 | Suicide Awareness: Knowing the Warning Signs and How to Get Help Can Save Lives
03/22/2019 | Health of Ohio’s Kids Focus of Multi-Agency Conference – State Agencies Working Together to Promote Increased Collaboration
03/18/2019 | State Mental Health, Addiction Agency Appoints New Hospital Services Administrator
02/25/2019 | March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
02/09/2019 | State Mental Health, Addiction Agency Names New Chief to Oversee Pharmacy Services
02/08/2019 | State Mental Health, Addiction Agency Targets $3 Million to Help At-Risk Youth

2018

12/03/2018 | During the Holidays, Lottery Tickets and Gaming Not for Kids
05/05/2019 | Stepping Up National Day of Action Planned for May 16
02/27/2018 | March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Ohio

2017

12/21/2017 | What are the Odds on Naughty or Nice? Lottery Tickets and Gambling Games Should Not Be Gifted to Youth
11/22/2017 | Johnson Appointed Chief Executive Officer at Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital
11/21/2017 | New Statewide Billboard Campaign Tackles Drug Abuse
11/16/2017 | New Campaign Encourages Young People to 'Be Present' for Others in Need of Mental, Emotional Support
10/18/2017 | Second Ohio Gambling Survey Analysis Released
09/28/2017 | Treatment/Prevention Providers and Businesses Collaborate in 17 Communities to Create a Drug-Free Workforce
09/27/2017 | State Announces $6M in Grants to Strengthen Behavioral Healthcare Workforce
08/01/2017 | Ohio Receives Three National Awards for Problem Gambling Services
04/20/2017 | Students Awarded for Producing Winning Drug Prevention Videos
02/27/2017 | Have You Had the Conversation? March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

2016

11/04/2016 | Teleflex Medical Issues Nationwide Recall on Faulty Nasal Atomizers
10/20/2016 | Nine Ohio Counties Awarded Funding to Help Prevent Underage Drinking, Reduce Prescription Drug Misuse Among Youth and Young Adults
09/29/2016 | Ohio Unveils New Tool to Help Ohioans in Crisis Receive Help Quickly
08/09/2016 | The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Launches "Fried Egg 2016" Campaign Re-Imagined for Today's Parents
07/27/2016 | Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital Names New Chief Clinical Officer
07/22/2016 | Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare Names New Chief Clinical Officer
06/06/2016 | Be the 95% Problem Gambling Awareness Campaign Sweeps National Awards
05/02/2016 | May is Mental Health Awareness Month - Get Screened!
04/22/2016 | Ohio Department Notifies Individuals of Disclosure of Health Information
04/14/2016 | Ohio Unveils Suicide Prevention Initiative
03/02/2016 | March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month - Have the Conversation!
02/08/2016 | Addiction Treatment Providers, Drug Courts Partner to Battle Opioid Addiction
01/21/2016 | Ohio Awards $9.1M to Strengthen Early Childhood Mental Health Services
01/14/2016 | State Grants Seek to Strengthen Families Scarred by Substance Abuse, Incarceration

2015

12/17/2015 | State Officials Celebrate Opening of Newly-Renovated Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Patient Unit
11/23/2015 | State Awards $2.5 Million to Strengthen Recovery Housing Options for Ohioans
11/19/2015 | Mental Health, Addiction Grants Seek to Alleviate Strain on Criminal Justice
10/28/2015 | State Mental Health, Addiction Authority Names Assistant Medical Director
10/14/2015 | Colletti Appointed Chief Executive Officer at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
09/14/2015 | State Officials Celebrate Grand Re-Opening of Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
08/25/2015 | New Ohio Problem Gambling Awareness Campaign Launched
07/28/2015 | State grant promotes behavioral health services in Gallia, Meigs jails
07/16/2015 | New Toolkit to Help Ohio Communities Fight Heroin, Prescription Drug Epidemic
06/17/2015 | Agency Names New OFCF Director, NOPH CEO
05/08/2015 | OhioMHAS Staff Update
01/15/2015 | Start Talking BIZ Release
01/09/2015 | Ohio Awards $150,000 for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Early Intervention

2014

12/18/2014 | State Doctor Elected to American College of Psychiatrists
12/08/2014 | OhioMHAS Announces $1.5M in SYF 2015 Community Innovations Funding
11/28/2014 | State Opiate Director Orman Hall's Retirement Announcement
11/20/2014 | Holidays Present Perfect Opportunity for Families to 'Start Talking'
11/07/2014 | State Awards Up to $10M to Strengthen Housing Options for Ohioans Recovering from Addiction
10/01/2014 | State Awards $1.23M in Grants for Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment
09/22/2014 | State Announces $3.4M Investment in Community-Based Substance Abuse Prevention Services
08/19/2014 | Health Recovery Services Awarded $600,000 to Advance Care for Opiate-Dependent Mothers, Newborns
07/22/2014 | State Awards 2015 "Strong Families, Safe Communities" Grants
06/09/2014 | 2014 Prevention Champion Named
04/30/2014 | State, Local Leaders Host Youth Drug Prevention Forum
01/14/2014 | OhioMHAS Staff Appointments
01/08/2014 | Ohio Launches Youth Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative, “Start Talking!”

2013

12/19/2013 | OhioMHAS to Invest $1.5 M in 12 Community Innovations Projects Serving 24 Counties
11/15/2013 | Kern Appointed Chief Executive Officer at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
09/11/2013 | Ohio Recognized as National Leader in Transitioning Individuals into Home and Community Based Care Settings
08/29/2013 | State Efforts to Fight Opiate Addiction Turns to Pregnant Mothers and Newborns
08/14/2013 | Organizations Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers in the Workplace: Summit Behavioral Healthcare Recognized with Ohio Department of Health Award
08/06/2013 | $4 Million Grant to Improve Care Coordination, Strengthen Supports for Youth and Young Adults Impacted by Mental Illness
07/02/2013 | Grant Awards of $3 Million Will Support Coordinated Care for At-Risk Youth
05/02/2013 | Over 1000 Youth Proclaim, "We are the Drug-Free Majority" at Statehouse Rally
04/26/2013 | 2011 Rate of Increase for Prescription Opioid Deaths Slows
04/23/2013 | National Study Teen Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs Up 33 Percent
04/02/2013 | Health Recovery Services Southern Ohio Treatment Center
04/01/2013 | State to save millions in pharmaceutical costs
03/01/2013 | SFY 2013 ODADAS Guidance for Applicants Now Available

2012

10/23/2012 | Prevention Toolkit Release
10/15/2012 | Drug Free Workplace Week PR
10/14/2012 | Medicaid Health Homes launch in first five counties to promote coordinated services
10/01/2012 | Ohio Gambling Survey press release
09/06/2012 | State provides $1.8 million to Cuyahoga County to stabilize, treat individuals in mental health or addiction crisis
08/01/2012 | OhioMHAS Announces Recipients of $1 Million Grant for Repairs at Adult Care Facilities
07/26/2012 | Pilot to Stop Opiate Abuse/Diversion Launched by State, Holzer and CrossChx
07/24/2012 | Ohio Wins Federal Recovery Supports for Behavioral Health Grant
05/11/2012 | May is Substance Abuse Awareness and Education Month
05/11/2012 | State Agencies Collaborate on Problem Gambling Initiative
03/10/2012 | State Agencies Collaborate on Problem Gambling Initiative
05/07/2012 | Ohio Adopts Opiate Drug Prescribing Guidelines for Emergency Departments, Acute Care Facilities
03/30/2012 | April is Alcohol Awareness Month in Ohio
03/04/2012 | March 4-10 is National Problem Gambling Awareness Week
02/14/2012 | Dr. Mark Hurst announced as medical director for Ohio Department of Mental Health
01/31/2012 | Launch of First-ever Statewide Media Campaign Addressing Prescription Opiate Abuse Epidemic in Ohio Announced

2011

11/07/2011 | State Agency Announces Substance Abuse Prevention Award Winners
09/07/2011 | Gov. Kasich Declares September 2011 FASD Prevention and Awareness Month in Ohio
08/30/2011 | September is Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Ohio
08/24/2011 | Gov. Kasich announces formation of interstate opiate task force
04/11/2011 | State Awards $6.2 Million in Alcohol/Drug Prevention Grants to 13 County ADAMH Boards
04/06/2011 | National Study Confirms Teen Drug Use Trending in Wrong Direction: Marijuana, Ecstasy Use Up, Teen Abuse of Rx/OTC Drugs Holds Steady -- 62 Percent of Teens Who Reported Alcohol Use Had First Drink by Age 15
04/05/2011 | Kasich Announces $36 Million for Rx Drug Abuse Treatment and Employment
03/21/2011 | National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week
02/21/2011 | Kasich Brings New Help to Prescription Drug Abuse Fight

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