March 2019

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced $22 million in new funding mental health boards for crisis stabilization

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March 12, 2019 (ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced $22 million in new funding to county mental health and recovery boards for crisis stabilization upcoming 2020-2021 budget biennium. “Crisis services are often costly and may differ drastically among communities,” said Governor DeWine. “The flexibility of this crisis stabilization funding will help local boards …

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State funds set aside to help parents keep custody during kid’s crisis, were restricted and unused

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The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is setting aside $3 million to help cover treatment and support services for children at risk of entering the justice or foster-care systems. The one-time funding boost is being distributed through the state’s 50 alcohol, drug and mental health boards, and should be available starting March …

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