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

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