Community Services and Mental Health Support in Ashland County, Ohio
Discover the community services and mental health support available in Ashland County, Ohio, serving a population of 54,000 in a conservative Christian community. Learn about funding sources, mechanisms, and impactful programs like the School Liaison Program aiding over 2,000 students.
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Ashland County OH Population 54,000 Conservative Christian Community Brethren and Amish Agriculture and Manufacturing University Hospital Samaritan Regional Health System Ashland University Ashland Theological Seminary
Mental Health and Recovery Board Branch of local (county) Government 18 Member Citizen Governing Board Plan, fund, monitor and evaluate Contract provider network Clinical and Support Services Community Education Professional and Workforce Development Advocacy
Three Legs of the Stool Recovery Trauma-Informed Care Medication Optimization Embedded into the board s Mission, Vision and Values See Document at www.Ashlandmhrb.org
Funding Sources Federal State Local (levy) Grants
Funding Mechanisms Fee for Service Medicaid and Private Insurance Non-Medicaid/Board Carve Outs Flexible NO DIAGNOSIS REQUIRED 1/12 with service volume projections Growth Area (currently 15 programs)
Carve Outs: Examples School/Community Liaison Program Hospital Diversion/Liaison Children labeled with ADHD (non-medication based) Early Childhood/Prevention Juvenile Court Liaison Jail-Based Programs MH and Addiction Jail-Community Linkage Addiction Recovery Coaches
School Liaison Impact 2,026 Students Served (20% of all students) 2,075 referrals for support services 94% referrals followed through 85% showed academic improvement 87% showed improved attendance 88% improved behaviors
