Happy Holidays & Happy New Year

December 23rd, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, OACBHA would like to thank all of you who have joined us in our commitment to assuring the residents of every Ohio community live healthier lives through access to quality mental health, alcohol and other drug prevention, treatment and support services. We look forward to working with you again in 2012 as we advocate for public policies and initiative that support Ohioans in need of behavioral health care.

Happy Holidays from the staff at the
Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities!

 


Cheri

Cheri L. Walter
Chief Executive Officer

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Recovery 2 Work Launches Helpful Website

December 7th, 2011

The Recovery 2 Work program provides an exciting opportunity to integrate addiction and mental health treatment and vocational rehabilitation. A new website has recently been launched so that people can learn about and stay current on exciting new developments in this program.  This website is a valuable tool for individuals wanting to learn more about the Recovery 2 Work project. The website includes resources for contract staff providing the services, for consumers looking to access services through this program, as well as contact information for the public. To learn more, check out the website at www.recovery2work.org.

Have a great week!

Cheri

Cheri L. Walter
Chief Executive Officer

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OEC – Coming to Your Community

December 5th, 2011

In January, 2012, The Ohio Empowerment Coalition (OEC), Ohio’s statewide mental health consumer organization, will be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP), “Coming to Your Community,” to support regional initiatives and inclusion. OEC will be funding five regional events around Ohio.

If your organization is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit consumer-operated agency or proactively includes consumers in the decision-making process, you will be eligible to apply for a grant to sponsor a one-day regional recovery event next spring or summer.

This offers a wonderful opportunity for our peers and community leaders to come together to celebrate mental health recovery in your region.

 

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Reflections & Next Steps: Ohio’s Opiate Epidemic

December 5th, 2011

Six months after the passage of HB 93, often referred to as the “pill mill” legislation, Ohio has had some real victories in addressing the opiate epidemic, but the fight is far from over. What are the areas where we have made inroads? Where do we need to focus next? More….

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World AIDS Day

December 1st, 2011

December 1 is World AIDS Day and the theme this year is Leading with Science, Uniting for Action.  In the U.S., nearly 1.2 million people are living with HIV and one in five of those (20 percent) are unaware of their infections. Despite increases in the total number of people living with HIV in the U.S. in recent years, the annual number of new infections has remained relatively stable overall. However, HIV infections continue at far too high a level, with approximately 50,000 Americans becoming newly infected with HIV each year. In this country, more than 16,000 people with AIDS still die each year.  Injection drug users represent 9 percent of annual new HIV infections and 17 percent of those living with HIV.  To learn how you can help, click here.

Have a great week!

Cheri

Cheri L. Walter
Chief Executive Officer

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