JANUARY NEWSLETTER

COALITION MEETINGS

Ashtabula County Prevention and Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting:


January 7th, 2025 @ 3:00PM

4717 Main Ave. (Lower Level)

Ashtabula, OH 44004

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board Meeting:



January 15th, 2025 @ 8:30AM

4717 Main Ave. (Lower Level)

Ashtabula, OH 44004

BOARD UPDATES

At Signature Health, they believe health care should feel personal, welcoming, and accessible to everyone. Their mission is to treat the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, while removing barriers to care. They offer a full spectrum of care across the lifespan, including mental health counseling, psychiatry, addiction treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), case management, and group therapy. Signature Health also provides primary care, sexual and reproductive health services, and a convenient on-site pharmacy, all designed to support your health and well-being in one place. Residential and inpatient programs for both mental health and addiction, as well as dental services are offered at their other locations in Lake and Cuyahoga counties. "At Signature Health, you’re more than a patient, you’re part of our community."


Traci DeMattia stated, "We love being part of the Prevention Coalition because it allows us to work together with local partners to address issues before they become crises." She also shared that prevention is about more than treatment — it’s about education, early intervention, and creating a healthier environment for everyone. Traci added, "By collaborating, we can share resources, raise awareness, and support programs that reduce substance use, promote mental wellness, and strengthen families."


We are honored to have Traci DeMattia-Toth, Stacy Smith and many other Signature Health team members be a part of the Prevention Coalition and we are grateful for their commitment and partnership.


To find out more about Signature Health and their services please call them at:

440-992-8552


If you would like to be a part of the Prevention Coalition please contact Christy Fisher at 440-992-3121 or CFisher@ashtabulamhrs.org

All are welcome!


TRAININGS

Upcoming Problem Gambling Trainings

The Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO) is hosting two free, virtual trainings in January. Click the links below for more information and to register. Questions? Email events@pgnohio.org. 


January 6th 1:00pm-2:30pm-

Foundations: Building Strong Teams (Click title to register)

This training is designed to provide guidance on building a strong service team through thoughtful administrative processes. Key management practices—including hiring, orientation, performance appraisal, and termination—will be reviewed and discussed.

No Cost:  1.5 Supervision CEUs


January 13th 12:30pm-1:30pm-

Case Presentation: Challenges with Complex Cases and Specialized Services (Click title to register)

In this case presentation we will share the robust and comprehensive delivery of services across the continuum of care for an individual in the Deaf Community and how these special services and considerations supported trust in the clinical encounter.

No Cost: 1.0 CEU available

Workplace Behavioral Wellness Promotion ECHO Series 


Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is launching a new professional development opportunity in January 2026 that offers online learning with CEUs at no cost.



The Workplace Behavioral Wellness Promotion ProjectECHO series will take place every month on the second Wednesday from Noon-1:00 p.m. and is for professionals interested in fostering healthier workplace cultures, human resource professionals, and employee wellness leaders.


This five-session learning series is designed to help organizational leaders strengthen employee well-being, enhance retention, and promote long-term organizational success.


The first session, The Retention Imperative: Strategies to Support Workplace Behavioral Wellness, will be held on Jan. 14. This session will explore how a strong behavioral wellness culture directly influences retention, productivity, and overall organizational stability. The discussion highlights leadership behaviors and communication practices that promote healthy conflict, psychological safety, and team trust. Free continuing education credits are available for Ohio Prevention Professionals, Peer Recovery Supporters, Social Workers, and Counselors, Health Educators, SHRM, PHR, and SPHR. 

To view other learning and training events for January please click below:

Free SUD COE Events-Center for Evidence Based Practices

Building Bridges Mental Health and IDD ECHO Series: Foundations of Inclusive Mental Health Therapy

for Adults with IDD

The Ohio State University Nisonger Center is offering a free, eight-session ECHO series for Ohio therapists and clinicians. This live, virtual training is for counselors, psychologists, and social workers who want to learn practical strategies for providing therapy to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. The first ECHO, "Ethical Practices," session will take place on Feb. 23, 2026. 



Click Here to Register for the Series

Homeless &

Housing

Resource

Center

HHRC provides training on housing and treatment models focused on adults, children, and families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness (SMI) and/or serious emotional disturbance (SED), substance use disorders (SUD), and/or co-occurring disorders (COD). 


HHRC online courses are free, self-paced, and cover foundational-level information about evidence-based practices in housing and health. Courses include reflective activities that support trainees in identifying how they will put the training into practice. All courses are accredited for continuing education units (CEUs) through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).


To view the list of courses please click the link below:

Training Courses-HHRC

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Let Us Know How We Are Doing!


The Ashtabula County MHRS Board is interested in obtaining feedback from persons we serve, their family members, our providers, and partners. Your anonymous feedback will help the Board build upon its strengths and improve its services.



Please take a few minutes to complete the survey as your input will help the Board achieve continuing success!

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Email Christy Fisher: Cfisher@ashtabulamhrs.org