Gertrude Wood Community Foundation, 1573 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43205, US

The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) is a statewide organization that represents the interests of Ohio's county Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Boards. The ADAMH Boards are responsible for planning, developing, funding, managing, and evaluating community-based mental health and addiction services in their respective counties. OACBHA provides leadership and serves as the unifying voice in promoting local Recovery Oriented Systems of Care, which encompass prevention, treatment, and support services for individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. OACBHA's mission is to change the conversation around mental illness and substance use disorders, emphasizing that treatment works and people can recover. They strive to create a culture of quality in behavioral health services and advocate for health equity. Through initiatives like the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the VISTA Project, OACBHA aims to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of mental health and addiction services in Ohio. They also organize events and trainings, such as the Ohio's Mental Health Addiction Conference and the Trauma-informed Care Training Series, to promote knowledge sharing and professional development within the field.Generated from the website