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April is Alcohol Awareness Month — a time to increase understanding about the impact alcohol can have on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. While many people drink socially, it’s important to recognize when alcohol use may be becoming a concern. Potential signs of alcohol misuse can include drinking more or longer than intended, needing more alcohol to feel the same effects, difficulty cutting back, neglecting responsibilities at work or home, drinking to cope with stress or emotions, experiencing memory gaps, or continuing to drink despite negative consequences. Changes in mood, sleep, or relationships can also be indicators that alcohol use may be affecting daily life.



If you’re unsure whether your drinking — or someone else’s — may be a concern, taking a brief self-assessment can be a helpful first step. The Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren and Clinton Counties offers a confidential alcohol use quiz to help individuals reflect on their habits and determine if it may be time to seek support. Visit https://www.mhrbwcc.org/find-help/ to take the quiz and explore local resources. Help is available, and small steps toward awareness can make a big difference.

Calling all landlords! We have some remaining FY26 funds from the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health to incentivize private landlords to rent to individuals with a history of criminal record and a mental illness/substance use disorder. View the flier form more information.

If you are a private landlord who provides permanent housing in Warren and/or Clinton Counties, we would love to connect. Contact Valerie Walch, Community Impact Coordinator, at vwalch@mhrbwcc.org or 513-695-1362 for more details.

Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren and Clinton Counties (MHRB) plays a vital role in building a strong behavioral health system for local residents. Rather than providing treatment directly, Ohio law directs boards such as ours to plan, fund, monitor, and evaluate mental health and substance use services delivered by community provider agencies. Through partnerships with local organizations, the board ensures that services are accessible, high-quality, and responsive to community needs. Funding comes from a combination of local levy dollars, state and federal resources, and grants, allowing the board to invest in prevention programs, crisis response, treatment, and recovery supports across both counties.

This work helps create a coordinated system of care so residents can find help when they need it—from early prevention and education to crisis intervention and long-term recovery services. By collaborating with providers, schools, law enforcement, and community partners, the board works to improve access to care, monitor outcomes, and continually strengthen the behavioral health safety net for Warren and Clinton Counties.

Partner Agencies Help MHRB Care for Community Behavioral Health

Provider agencies funded by MHRB are the front line of behavioral health care in Warren and Clinton Counties. These organizations deliver services such as counseling, crisis support, substance use treatment, prevention programming, and recovery supports for individuals and families. The board partners with multiple agencies to ensure residents have options and can connect with the services that best meet their needs. This network approach improves access to care while supporting quality and accountability across programs.

Each provider agency plays an important role in helping people move from crisis to stability and from treatment to recovery. Through ongoing monitoring, collaboration, and community planning, the board supports these agencies in delivering effective, person-centered services. Together, the board and its provider network work toward a shared mission: supporting a healthier community by investing in a system of mental health and substance use disorder services for the people of Warren and Clinton Counties. 

NAMI Southwest Ohio Hosts

Family to Family and Peer to Peer Trainings

NAMI Southwest Ohio has two educational series planned for spring.

Family to Family is a no-cost course for families, caregivers, and friends of people who are living with a mental illness. The 9-week course will take place at Christ's Church Mason on Tuesdays, April 14 - June 2 from 6:30 - 9:00PM. For more information and to register, check out the flier.

In addition, a Peer to Peer training course is also set to begin later this month at The Open Table Church in Mason. The 8-week session runs each Tuesday night from 6:00 - 8:00PM from March 24 - May 12. Details and registration information on their flier.

If someone's ever told you that you might have an issue with alcohol or drug use, or if you're just curious about evaluating your own use, the new e-prevention tool on the MHRB website might be a great place to help figure things out.

Anyone can use the surveys anonymously. You'll get feedback on your use of alcohol or substances, tips to curb your consumption, and places to turn for help if you'd like. If you're concerned about a friend or family member, you'll get tips on how to start a conversation. And there is also a general quiz to test your knowledge!

In addition, clients already in treatment will have access to a support app designed to offer access to chat with a live person any time, day or night.

MHRB is one of three Ohio boards using the e-prevention tool and the first in southwest Ohio. To try the tool for yourself, visit the e-Prevention tool page our website.

Crises aren't "9 to 5" happenings. They sometimes come on when it's not easy to pick up a phone and call someone.

Here's the good news: you can text for help at any time! Chat with a trained person by texting "HELLO" to 741741. That person will help you de-escalate and can offer information about local resources where you can find in-person help if needed.

The Crisis Text Line is always there for you, 24/7. Just send a message!

Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren & Clinton Counties

201 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040 | (513) 695-1695 | mhrbwcc.org