Catch up quickly: Ohio is launching the Great Minds Fellowship Workforce Commitment Incentive Program to address the growing need for mental health professionals. The program offers up to $20,000 in grant funding to recent graduates who commit to working for at least one year at one of Ohio’s Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs), according to...
Catch up quickly: The AHA’s Behavioral Health Team and the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity released an infographic on mental health challenges faced by minority populations and outlined actionable steps hospitals can take to support these communities, according to the American Hospital Association. The big picture: Mental health disparities among Black, Latino, and Asian...
Catch up quickly: The Veterans Mobile Evaluation Team (VMET) and Veterans Response Teams (VRT) are innovative programs designed to prevent Veteran incarceration and involuntary hospitalization during mental health crises, offering critical support and intervention, according to a Veterans Administration News report. The big picture: VMET and VRT collaborate with local law enforcement to connect Veterans...
Catch up quickly: Life Anew Behavioral Health is expanding! We’re seeking a talented Human Resources Generalist to support our growing team. This full-time hybrid role, based in Euclid, Ohio, offers a competitive salary ($59,506 – $63,500/year), flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our organization and the community we serve. The...
The big picture: Mental health issues in Ohio’s youth have spiked post-pandemic. Kids are facing higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, with social media, loss of structure, and pandemic-related trauma amplifying the crisis, according to the Dayton Daily News. By the numbers: 37% of Ohio’s youth report feeling sad or hopeless, a 10%...
Catch up quickly: September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the rising suicide rates demand urgent attention. Suicide rates increased 36% from 2000–2022, claiming 49,476 lives last year—roughly one death every 11 minutes, according to Blue Cross California. The big picture: With mental health challenges escalating, particularly among young people, it’s essential to foster a...
Catch up quickly: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine launched the Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) program, encouraging businesses to support people in recovery from substance use or mental health conditions by implementing recovery-friendly practices, according to a recent press release. The big picture: Ohio’s new initiative promotes hiring people in recovery, reducing workplace stigma surrounding...
The big picture: Ohio State University’s Life Sports initiative, Coach Beyond, is transforming the role of coaches across Ohio. This program, which has trained 20,000 coaches, emphasizes mental health and personal development alongside athletic training. The goal is to create a more supportive and balanced environment for student-athletes, according to Public News Service. Why...
The Big Picture: University Hospitals, in collaboration with local agencies, has launched a $1.3 million pilot program aimed at enhancing the response to mental health-related emergencies in Cleveland’s eastern suburbs, according to EMS1 News. Catch Up Quickly: The initiative focuses on training dispatchers to better identify and handle mental health crises during 911...
The Big Picture: Since 2017, Ohio’s collaboration between schools and community behavioral health centers has surged by 223%, showing a robust response to growing mental health needs among students, according to Ohio Capital Journal. Zoom In: The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers reports that 3,610 educational settings now integrate...
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