Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Stay jolly but mindful this holiday season! Remember, both the quantity & frequency of your drinks matter. Know what constitutes a "typical" drink and understand its impact on your body. Let's celebrate safely, consciously keeping our limits in mind. Your body will thank you! Curious about your drinking habits? Answer a few questions to receive personalized feedback and support.https://bit.ly/4aCJldx

Unity and collaboration truly make a difference! At the Mahoning County Family and Children First Council's annual meeting, OhioMHAS joined county leaders to celebrate the significant positive change created together for families. Keynote speaker, OhioMHAS Chief Advisor Tia Marcel Moretti, applauded the continuous fight against stigmas and work to address serious issues and create a community where everyone gets the help they need. Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board

We are thrilled to announce that OhioMHAS Deputy Director of Criminal Justice and Recovery Chris Nicastro has been awarded the Dr. Bennett J. Cooper Award for 2024 by Ohio Justice Alliance for Community Corrections - OJACC. The award is given annually to a community correctional administrator or policymaker who has shown a lifetime commitment to the improvement of community corrections. Join us in congratulating Chris on this outstanding honor! 🎉👏

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department recently hosted LiFEsports at The Ohio State University's Coach Beyond training for over 100 staff who coach youth in recreational leagues and afterschool and summer programs. The training centers around building trust, strengthening relationships, and promoting inclusion! OhioMHAS is proud to support Coach Beyond through a SOAR Network Innovation Grant. The power of sports to build resilience is stronger than ever with coaches trained to identify mental health concerns and foster well-being, creating positive impacts both on and off the field.🧠 💪 Learn more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4f3TEZO

Let's take a cue from OhioMHAS's #12DaysOfHolidayMentalHealth tip series to uplift our spirits and fully embrace the festive season. Let's spread joy, reduce stress, and make this season merry and bright yet! 🔆 📻

OhioMHAS Chief of Staff John Annarino joined Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board in celebrating the reopening of the Meadow Center in Mount Gilead. This behavioral healthcare hub provides life-saving services in partnership with provider agencies Syntero, Inc., Southeast Healthcare, Maryhaven, Inc., and HelpLine of Delaware & Morrow Counties, Inc. OhioMHAS is proud to have contributed nearly $2M in capital and ARPA funding to help bring this project to life. The Meadow Center enables individuals to receive the care they need close to home including counseling, psychiatry, crisis assessment and referrals, medication assisted treatment, or family education.

Making the holidays merry and bright can be a lot of stressful work! For more tips on dealing with stress visit MHA.Ohio.Gov/CheckIn

Ready to shake off the holiday stress? Take a stroll with us through our #12DaysOfHolidayMentalHealth tips. Try participating in activities that make you enjoy winter and are only available this time of year! ☕ 🎄

OhioMHAS joined Appalachian Children Coalition, The Joe Burrow Foundation, the Gallia-Jackson-Meigs ADAMH Board, and Galia County Local Schools for the first Healthy Meals for Healthy Minds event designed to support the health and well-being of families while celebrating the spirit of gratitude and giving. Resources available to the more than 800 individuals at the event included: 🍗Free groceries for 200 families featuring all the essentials for a Thanksgiving meal. 🍽️ Wellness resources from community organizations on nutrition, mental health, and the connection between healthy eating and overall wellness. 💉 Health screenings such as blood pressure checks, COVID and flu shots, hearing and personalized nutrition advice. 🏈 A visit from former NFL Browns Quarterback Bernie Kosar.

Making your workplace recovery friendly is easier with a little help! Ohio agencies offer resources to hire and support individuals in recovery. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gW8MSThG #RecoveryOhio