July/August 2014

THE HIGHLIGHTER

Volume 24, Issue 1

Board Members

Brian Clark, Chair County Commissioner Appointment

John Kissh, Vice-Chair

County Commissioner Appointment

County Commissioner Appointments

Dennis Bash Michael Brand

Carl Etta Capes Steve Edmiston Jane Heminger Diana Hoover Rosalie King

Ohio Department of Mental Health

and Addiction Services Appointments Todd Coffman Carolyn Copus

Nancy Hutchinson Jim Martin

David Scruggs Ginny Williams

Staff

Precia Stuby, Executive Director

Amber Wolfrom,

Director of Planning and Accountability Systems

Rob Verhoff,

Fiscal Director

Cheryl Preston, Office Manager/

Executive Assistant

Clara Harrod, Property Manager

Zachary Thomas,

Director of Wellness and Education

Our Board has worked this past year to ensure

that the Hancock County community behavioral

health system continues to increase its depth,

breadth, and reach to the most vulnerable

citizens. The Board also has a visionary focus

to continue the implementation of ROSC

(Recovery Oriented System of Care), building

upon successes already achieved. In this first

issue of The Highlighter for fiscal year 2015, I

wish to point out the significant milestones

achieved this past year and showcase addi-

tional goals to be fulfilled this coming year.

Milestones from Fiscal Year 2014 (July 2013-

June 2014):

1. State expansion of Medicaid to individuals

at or below 138% of poverty resulting in

more dollars available for investment in

non-clinical services that promote

recovery, early detection, and intervention

and prevention;

2. Quality of Life Supplemental Needs

Assessment completed fall 2013 in

collaboration with multiple agencies;

3. A high-level multi-year implementation

plan for ROSC drafted;

4. Implementation of ROSC Leadership

Team and supporting sub-committees to

address Medication Assisted Recovery,

Peer Support, and Recovery Housing;

5. Grant funds secured to purchase and

renovate property for the development of a

residential treatment facility, including, for

the first time, funds from public, private,

and faith-based sources;

6. Grant funds received from Handbags that

Help to implement a Trauma-Informed

Learning Community led by the National

Council on Behavioral Health;

7. Development and adoption of the

Hancock County Community Partnership

A Year of Success, A Future of Hope A Message from the Executive Director—Precia Stuby

FY15 Strategic Prevention Work Plan

which uses the Strategic Prevention

Framework as its foundation and model

for implementing future prevention

initiatives;

8. Grant funds secured for the

implementation of a Criminogenic Risk

and Behavioral Health Needs

Framework;

9. Strategic Prevention Framework State

Incentive Grant strategic plan

implemented, resulting in the “I Am

Enough” campaign; and

10. In collaboration with local agencies,

establishment of the Community Mental

Health Fund at the Findlay-Hancock

County Community Foundation.

Many milestones were fulfilled this past year:

However, our work is never complete. We

are looking forward to the following new initia-

tives this coming year:

1. Secure start-up funds for the residential

treatment facility;

2. Residential treatment facility to open

January 2015;

3. Implementation of the Trauma-Informed

Learning Community;

4. Significant increase in financial support

for the Hancock County Community

Partnership;

5. Adopt a shared philosophy of Medication

Assisted Recovery across all providers,

provide community-wide training on

Medication Assisted Recovery, and

maintain investment in Medication

Assisted Recovery;

6. Develop outcomes measures to evaluate

the success ROSC implementation;

7. Development of urgent care services

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including crisis stabilization and detox;

8. Develop a plan for Peer Support in Hancock

County that integrates the use of peer support

throughout the treatment/recovery process and

includes a Recovery Support Center;

9. Develop a plan for Recovery Housing which

includes determining how to increase recovery

housing opportunities;

10. Establish a local Employment Consortium which

will develop a plan to increase employment

opportunities for consumers;

11. Implementation of the use of the Criminogenic

Risk and Behavioral Health Needs Framework;

12. Implementation of the Community Metrics

Committee which will work to obtain

sophisticated community-level data which will

be used to develop focused prevention

initiatives; and

13. Expansion of the “I Am Enough” campaign to

include youth and young-adult advisory boards

which will work to develop and implement

drug-free alternative activities and events.

The Board has identified an aggressive set of

priorities aimed at increasing recovery capital in

Hancock County by focusing its efforts on

developing a client-focused, process-centered

continuum of care that works to bring health and

wellness to the each and every individual. I look

forward to continuing to work with the Board this

coming year and will be excited to report back at the

end of the year of even more success!

Important Trauma-Informed Care Learning Community Events

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Topic: Trauma-Informed Care 101

Location: Hancock Co. ADAMHS Board or your own computer

Date: Tuesday, August 12 Topic: Trauma-Informed Learning Community Kick-Off Location: Blanchard Valley Hospital, Marathon Auditorium

To register, please contact Amber Wolfrom (awolfrom@yourpathtohealth.org; 419-424-1985)

ROSC SUB-COMMITTEE SCHEDULE

ROSC HOUSING SUB-COMMITTEE Second Wednesday Monthly,

9:00-10:30AM, ADAMHS Board Office

ROSC PEER SUB-COMMITTEE Third Tuesday Monthly,

1:30-3:00PM, Focus On Friends

Please contact Amber Wolfrom if you would like to participate. (awolfrom@yourpathtohealth.org; 419-424-1985)

HANCOCK COUNTY OPIATE TASK FORCE

COMMUNITY FORUM

Tuesday, August 19 7:00PM

The Great Room First Presbyterian Church

2330 S. Main St. Findlay, OH 45840

The purpose of this Community

Forum is for family members who have been affected by a loved

one’s struggle with addiction share what they believe is needed in our

community to assist families in crisis. Individuals who are in

recovery are also asked to attend.

Questions: Please contact Zach Thomas (zthomas@yourpathtohealth.org; 419-424-1985)

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Thank You to Our Board Members

On June 24, Tom Buis and Gene Lauck were recognized for their unyielding commitment to the Board and the conclusion of their terms as Board members. Their dedication to building an exemplary behavioral healthcare system in Hancock County has been a tremendous asset to our community. The Board and Staff thank them both for their service over the last eight years.

Additionally, the Board and Staff recognized outgoing Board Chair, Carolyn Copus and Board Vice-Chair, Dr. William Kose.

Pictured L-R: Board Chair Carolyn Copus; Tom Buis; Executive Director Precia Stuby.

Pictured L-R: Executive Director Precia Stuby; Gene Lauck; Board Chair Carolyn Copus.

Pictured L-R: Executive Director Precia Stuby; Board Vice-Chair Dr. William Kose; Board Chair Carolyn Copus.

Pictured L-R: Executive Director Precia Stuby; Board Chair Carolyn Copus.

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Becky Hickle Memorial & Celebration

On May 15, a tree planting was dedicated in memory of Becky Hickle. Becky was a strong

supporter of those living with mental illness and for many years served as a facilitator for

the Hancock County Chapter of the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance. The

tree is located in the front lawn of Basu Point, 2205 N. Blanchard St., Findlay, OH.

Donations may be given in memoriam to the

Community Mental Health Fund. For additional information, please call the Findlay-Hancock County Community

Foundation, 419-425-1100.

On July 1, the Millstream Interactive Multimedia Class, taught by Michael Magnas, was awarded Third Place in the state-wide 2014 Don't Get Me Started PSA and Music Video Contest sponsored by the Ohio Association of Community Behavioral Health Authorities and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. In the fall of 2013, the class was asked by the Hancock County Opiate Task Force Education Committee to write, develop, and produce a short video that would appeal to their peers and address the risk of prescription drug abuse. Impressed by the quality of work presented by the students, the Task Force submitted this video for adjudication in the video contest. This video contest was a project of the Don't Get Me Started (DGMS) anti-drug campaign. DGMS draws on collaborative community outreach initiatives and engagement strategies to increase awareness and the openness to discuss the issue of prescription drug misuse abuse among youth and young adults. Representatives from the class met at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom in Columbus to be recognized for their work on this video and their commitment to promoting a drug-free lifestyle. The class will receive a $500.00 scholarship to be used for future class projects. The video, "Prescription Drugs are Still Drugs," can be viewed on-line at the

ADAMHS Board website www.yourpathtohealth.org.

Millstream Class Earns Award

Pictured left to right: Tracy Plouck, Director of Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; Destiny Adams; Stuart Collins; Kevin Miller, Executive Director of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Agency.

Community Mental Health Fund Donation This fund was established through a collaborative effort of local mental health agencies to support programs and operations of nonprofit agencies providing services to improve emotional and mental health, including substance abuse prevention and services, to residents of Findlay and Hancock County. To contribute to this fund, please contact the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation at 419-425-1100.

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The Hancock County Community Partnership is excited to announce that the “I Am Enough” campaign will be expanding in FY15 to include a Youth Advisory Board (High School) and a Young Adult Advisory Board (Age 18-25). The purpose of these boards will be to develop leaders that will promote the campaign’s message

among their peers while designing prevention activities and initiatives using the Strategic Prevention Framework. We look forward to sharing the efforts and successes of the Youth Advisory Board and Young Adult Advisory Board in the coming months.

www.iamenoughproject.org

https://www.facebook.com/iamenoughproject https://twitter.com/iamenough2014

SEVERAL LOCAL STORES PASS ALCOHOL SALES COMPLIANCE CHECKS

On May 10, the Findlay Police Department carried out a series of alcohol sales compliance checks that help to determine which local stores are following state law, ask for identification, and do not sell alcohol to under-age individuals. The Hancock County Community Partnership recognizes and congratulates those establishments which passed the alcohol sales compliance checks:

Wolfie’s—Sixth St.

Wolfie’s—CR 140

Wolfie’s—Glessner

Speedway—S. Main St.

Imperial Marathon

Cigars N Stuff

Circle K—S. Blanchard St.

Oler’s Drive Thru

Speedway—CR 99

Shell—CR 99

Beer Barrel Drive Thru

Circle K—N. Main St.

Smoke N Stuff

Circle K—Crystal Ave.

Thunderbird Drive Thru

Walmart—East

Walmart—West

Meijer

Marathon—5K

Bright Road Beverage

Beverage Barn

Butt Hut

Meijer Gas Station

Shell—Tiffin Ave.

Circle K—Tiffin Ave.

BP—Fostoria Ave.

The Hancock County Community Partnership Develops Strategic Prevention Work Plan

for FY15 The Partnership Council re-designed its Work Plan to include the use of the Strategic Prevention Framework as its foundation for all future prevention activities and initiatives. Additionally, the Partnership Council established the Community Metrics Committee which will be charged with collecting and analyzing local data that will help the Partnership Council make better informed decisions when planning activities and initiatives that will address current community needs, advance substance abuse prevention, and promote mental health wellness. Finally, in conjunction with the Opiate Task Force, the Hancock County Community Partnership will implement the Community Engagement Program which will provide education and awareness of substance abuse issues as a way to unify, strengthen, and empower the community to participate in pro-social behaviors and activities.

“74% of young adults in Hancock County think that misuse of prescription drugs is totally unacceptable. The goal of the I Am Enough Project is to empower young people to show that they are enough without prescription drugs, opiates, or other risky behavior. “

SUPPORT INFORMATION

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If this newsletter was forwarded to you and you would like to be added to our email list to receive this directly, please email zthomas@yourpathtohealth.org

Hancock County Crisis Hotline 1-888-936-7116 (toll free)

NAMI Hancock County Support Group

This group is for individuals that are diagnosed with a mental illness their family, friends and support individuals.

Group regularly meets the

1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month.

First Lutheran Church, 109 E. Lincoln Street, Findlay

For more information contact NAMI at 419-957-9423 or ww.namiofhancock.org

12-Step Meetings

Daily schedules for 12-step meetings can be found in The Courier or by calling

1-888-683-9768

“Like” us on Facebook. Search for Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug

Addiction & Mental Health Services

Treatment Agencies

Century Health, Inc., 419-425-5050 www.centuryhealth.net

Adult mental health & substance abuse services

Family Resource Center, 419-422-8616 www.frcohio.com

Youth mental health & substance abuse services

Focus on Friends, 419-423-5071 Consumer drop-in center

Need Help?

If you are looking for information regarding services which

may not be listed call:

Persons Affected by a Loved One’s Suicide (PALS)

4th Thursday of each Month, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Waiting Room on 2nd Floor of the Ruse Building above the

Blanchard Valley Hospital Emergency Room

For more information contact

Century Health at 419-425-5050

www.yourpathtohealth.org