News, Publications, & Additional Resources

Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA)

Our Board Association invites you to use its website for additional resources and one-pagers dedicated to recovery. One-pagers provide great information on mental health and substance abuse related news and topics.

SAMHSA Headlines

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration News.

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation is a non-profit organization that works tirelessly to prevent one of our most preventable causes of death: suicide. Our work includes reducing the stigma of suicide, promoting evidence-based prevention strategies, raising awareness about suicide’s relationship to mental illness and substance use disorders, as well as other factors that contribute to suicide.

OACBHA Resources on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Mental Health and Addiction Services System

The Board, in collaboration with the Board Association, works to ensure racial and ethnic inclusivity.

Behavioral Health Laws

Learn how to advocate and communicate with your federal, state and local government.

Legislative Resources

Be aware of current legislative activity surrounding Mental Health and Addiction Treatment.

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (ODBH)

Learn about the services and programs available through the ODBH.

ODBH News

Explore current and archived news from the ODBH.

Certified peer supporters use their own lived experience with mental health, substance use, or family/youth behavioral health challenges to support others. ODBH provides multiple training opportunities on their website.

Board Annual Reports

See past annual reports of the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board.

Community Plan

Learn about our 2023-2025 goals for helping our community.

Notice of Privacy Practice – HIPAA

Learn about our privacy practices.

Public Notifications


Additional Resources

Child Sex Abuse – helpingsurvivors.org/child-sexual-abuse/ 

Covid 19 Information – COVID-19 Resources


Recent Board Press Releases

October 1, 2026