The blueprint for Ohio’s 5-year plan to transform the state’s mental health and addiction treatment system to a Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) model. The report includes descriptions of the ROSC model and action steps for county agencies to implement ROSC in their communities. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Local Government
A Shared Philosophy to Address Opioid Use and Overdose in Hancock County
Community leaders in Hancock County, Ohio, were convened by the county alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health services agency to agree on a common philosophy regarding treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) including the use of medication to treat OUD. The shared philosophy Continue reading
Assuring Safety, Wellness and Recovery in Hancock County – Building Recovery through Evaluation: Establishing an Evaluation Plan Year 01
As Ohio works with its counties to implement Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) through their County Boards of Alcohol, Drug addiction and Mental Health Services the state required counties to design implementation and evaluation plans. This 2014 document from Hancock County, Ohio provides options for evaluating patient and program outcomes during the ROSC implementation process. Continue reading
A Strategic Plan 2015-2020: A BluePrint for Ohio’s Community Mental Health
The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin counties created this strategic plan to implement Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) in their communities from 2015 to 2020. The plan includes background information on ROSC and a step by step action plan for implementation. Continue reading
Behavioral Health Handbook
This 2016 reference guide identifies and explains the laws in Ohio that oversee the operational duties and responsibilities of community alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health boards. The guide was prepared by the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities to assist boardsas they transition to Ohio’s Recovery Oriented Systems of Care model for treatment. Continue reading
Opioid Use Disorder: Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Communities
This 2019 briefing paper from the Pew Charitable Trusts describes challenges rural communities face in providing access to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The report provides a brief overview of strategies federal, state, and local governments can adopt to expand access to treatment. Continue reading
Huntington’s Road to Recovery
The community of Huntington, West Virginia has been recognized as a leader in developing multiple programs and initiatives to address the opioid crisis in their community. This one page infographic describes their efforts as they developed between 2009 and 2018. Continue reading
Madison-Dane County, Wisconsin: A Coordinated Response to Stop the Drug Overdose Epidemic
The National Safety Council produced this report on the collaborative efforts of stakeholders in Madison-Dane County, Wisconsin to address prescription drug addiction and overdoses in their community. The report describes how the stakeholders implemented 4 strategies aimed at reducing access to prescription Continue reading
Opioid Use Disorder: City Actions and Opportunities to Address the Epidemic
This report from the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties focuses on how community leaders can collaborate to address aspects of the opioid epidemic. The report highlights effective collaborative efforts across the county. Includes a discussion of how opioids are affecting people Continue reading
The Opioid Epidemic Practical Toolkit: Helping Faith-based and Community Leaders Bring hope and Healing to Our Communities
This toolkit was designed for helping faith-based and community leaders collaborate on solutions to the opioid epidemic including focusing on creating a culture of compassion and healing. The toolkit address 7 key areas including opening doors to support individuals in recovery or support groups, increasing awareness and building community capacity to Continue reading