Vote for Mental Health - Renew the Levy! | |
We are counting down the days until Election Day - Nov. 3!
Every 5 years, the board requests a levy renewal, which provides nearly 60% of our annual budget. We are requesting a renewal of current funding - this will not increase tax rates.
The levy funds critical services such as:
- Crisis response
- Prevention
- Treatment and recovery
- Community safety
By law, every levy dollar stays in Warren and Clinton counties and can only be used for mental health and addiction recovery services.
Early voting ends Sunday, November 1!
| Shape MHRB's Strategic Plan | |
We are developing our next five-year strategic plan.
As part of this process, we are seeking feedback from community partners, service providers, and other stakeholders to help identify priorities, opportunities, and areas for improvement in the behavioral health system across both counties. Your perspectives will help inform the MHRB's priorities and guide its work over the next five years.
To help us collect feedback, our consulting partners have developed the following brief survey. The survey is anonymous and should take approximately 5–10 minutes to complete.
Responses must be submitted by Monday, November 9, 2026.
| | MHRB staff and friends honored World Mental Health Day by sharing reasons that they stay alive. | | |
New Grant Award
MHRB was awarded a $284,220 grant from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation to support its efforts to address substance use disorders and strengthen prevention, treatment, recovery, and community resilience initiatives. The grant will go toward the project, "Reducing Marijuana-Related Harms on Children from Prenatal Stages Through Adolescence," and will expand evidence-based prevention education, training, and early intervention efforts designed to help parents, pregnant women, caregivers, and young people better understand and decrease high-risk marijuana use, while strengthening healthy child development. A press release will be published soon.
Growing HOPE
18 individuals across MHRB's provider network recently completed the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) Facilitator Training, thanks to funding via the Strong Families Safe Communities grant from the Department of Children and Youth. 14 of the 18 are officially certified, and the remaining 4 are expected to complete certification. The HOPE framework promotes Positive Childhood Experiences (or PCEs) and centers around four building blocks: relationships, environment, engagement, and emotional growth.
Facilitators will connect their training into existing programming, explore opportunities to promote the framework to the community, and help train others so HOPE continues to spread. Learn more about HOPE here, or contact Jessica Woody, Mental Health Director at Warren County Educational Service Center - jessica.woody@warrencountyesc.com.
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October Board Meeting
Our recent board meeting took place at the Wilmington Public Library, where we learned more about the Clinton County Resource Center (CCRC). Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington at 94 N. South St., the CCRC provides quality programming to youth and families in Clinton County and allows youth to learn from mistakes, make positive choices moving forward, and avoid unnecessary penalties through diversion programming. MHRB funds their Service Liaison position, ensuring youth have access to a licensed counselor.
The CCRC welcomes visitors and is currently seeking resources and volunteers to support programming. Learn more at their website.
Crisis Intervention Team Training
13 law enforcement officials from Mason, Warren County, and Clearcreek recently completed CIT training, enabling them to effectively help individuals they encounter who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Training consists of communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and more so that people can receive the right care at the right time, ensuring proper care while also diverting folks away from more resource-intensive responses.
The next CIT training will be held in April - reach out to us with any questions.
City of Lebanon Invests in Suicide Prevention
Yesterday at the Lebanon City Council Meeting, Talbert House presented the City of Lebanon with a certificate of achievement to recognize the city's efforts by providing QPR Gatekeeper Training to all city employees. To learn more about QPR training or explore upcoming trainings in the area, review this flyer.
| Warren County Health Assessment | |
Help improve our community's health!
The Warren County Health District wants to hear from as many residents as possible. Take the anonymous survey today - available in English, Spanish, and Uzbek.
The survey will take no longer than 20 minutes, and data collected directly informs the Warren County Community Health Improvement Plan.
Download the flyer to take the survey and share it with friends, neighbors, and colleagues in Warren County!
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Staff attended the Warren County Resource Rally, the new 988 Center Open House, the NAMI golf outing, Warren County Safety Council, many city and township council meetings, and lots of football games! Join us at the following events this month:
| | New Blog: Leading With Care Close to Home | | What helps keep mental health and addiction services available close to home? Discover how the Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren and Clinton Counties plans, funds, and oversees a network of care for Warren and Clinton Counties—and why that work matters to you. | | November is Open Enrollment Month | |
Important information for Medicaid-eligible individuals:
November is Open Enrollment Month, and the Ohio Department of Medicaid has begun sending letters to members explaining their options for selecting a Managed Care Plan. Managed Care Plans are private health insurance organizations that partner with the Ohio Department of Medicaid to coordinate care, provide care management, and support members’ health needs. However, people can change plans now until November 30th.
Individuals who want to keep their current Medicaid Managed Care Plan, such as CareSource, do not need to take any action during open enrollment.
Individuals who would like to switch Managed Care Plans may do so now through November 30, 2025.
This is the time to select a managed care plan.
How to Select CareSource or Get Assistance:
Call the Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline at 800-324-8680. Choose 1 for English and 2 for Spanish. DO NOT HANG UP, and then choose Option 4 to change Managed Care Plans.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Visit the Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline Portal at https://members.ohiomh.com to log in and select a plan.
To learn more about CareSource's Medicaid program, download this flyer.
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MHRB Provider Agencies
These agencies contract with MHRB to offer behavioral health services and programs to Warren and Clinton County residents. Learn more about their services here.
Warren County Suicide Prevention Coalition
The WCSPC provides resources and promotes hope for the community, led by community members and organizations. Monthly meetings are open to anyone who lives or works in Warren County. To get involved, email WarrenCountySPC@gmail.com. Events are listed on MHRB's Events Page.
The Warren County Suicide Prevention Coalition maintains a Resource Calendar with relevant trainings and workshops - check it out here.
Confidential Alcohol and Drug Use Assessment
If you or a loved one is struggling with drug or alcohol use, or you are seeking resources that can help you stay informed, visit the e-Prevention tool page our website.
988 Toolkit for Parents, Caregivers, Community Partners
The toolkit includes ready-to-use resources to help you introduce 988, start conversations about mental wellness, and make 988 more familiar to the young people you serve. Access the toolkit.
United Way 211
211 is a free, confidential hotline and website that connects residents to local community, health, and human services, and is available 24/7. Explore resources here.
Apply now for the Ohio Youth-Led Collective's 2026 Youth Leadership Training.
This training will be an excellent opportunity for youth and their adult advisors to expand their leadership skills and create real change.
The training will be held from Dec. 11-13 at Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky. Funding from DBH will cover most of the cost of the training, and selected groups will only pay $75 per room. The deadline to apply is Oct. 31.
Learn more and Apply.
New Workplace Mental Health Data
Mental Health America released its annual report, Workplace Mental Health in 2026: Trends and Best Practices of Top Employers. Download the report here.
Ohio for Responsible Gambling and BetBlocker share new tool
This free, anonymous digital tool blocks access to thousands of gambling websites and apps to help individuals manage problem gambling behaviors. View the resource here.
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Sharing hopeful news from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio shows that Ohio's overdose rate dropped 43% in three years. The decrease in overdose deaths represents important progress in the state’s response to the overdose crisis, which has disproportionately impacted Ohio for many years.
| | In Crisis? Call 988 or (877) 695-6333 any time 24/7 | | Can't call in a crisis? Use the Crisis Text Line | | |
The 988 Lifeline is for everyone. Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free, quality, one-on-one assistance. Our skilled, judgment-free counselors are here to provide compassionate support. You deserve to feel heard and cared about anytime, anywhere, 24/7/365.
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Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren & Clinton Counties
201 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040 | (513) 695-1695 | mhrbwcc.org
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