Paint Valley ADAMH Board

05/22/2026

We have two winners for this week's trivia! Congrats to Dustina Davis and Monica Draves. Each week, we will have up to one winner for each of our five counties! Your shirts can be picked up during office hours at 394 Chestnut Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. Answer our weekly trivia question and share with your friends.
The answer to this weeks behavioral health trivia question is B. Merge oversight into a unified agency

In 2013, Ohio merged the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services into a single agency; Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) (Now the Department of Behavioral Health.) Prior to this, the two fields operated in isolated silos with separate funding streams and clinical philosophies. The consolidation aimed to eliminate barriers, creating a unified state infrastructure focused on a holistic, person-centered approach to behavioral health.

A primary benefit of the merger was the widespread adoption of integrated care model for co-occurring disorders. Because mental health and substance use issues frequently overlap, treating them in isolation often led to fragmented care. Under OhioMHAS, clinicians could screen, diagnose, and treat both conditions simultaneously, which significantly simplified the patient experience, reduced stigma, and improved long-term recovery outcomes.

Financially and structurally, the merger streamlined funding by blending federal grants, Medicaid allocations, and state funds under one roof, reducing administrative overhead. This efficiency accelerated the integration of county-level authorities into joint local boards, creating a single point of accountability. Furthermore, this unified leadership provided a cohesive voice for policy and advocacy, allowing Ohio to respond more agilely and effectively to the escalating opioid epidemic

05/22/2026

Stop by until 10 AM for breakfast, Fayette County!

05/21/2026

Stay; Tomorrow Needs You!

05/20/2026

Reminder: This survey from Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service and the Ross County Family & Children First Council is available to all Ross County parents, guardians, and caregivers.

Your feedback helps shape and strengthen local support systems for children, youth, and families in our community.

https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rutWm0taJHpGQe

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Be part of an inspiring day dedicated to the moments and the people that change lives.

The Ross County Youth Coalition invites you to a powerful one-day conference that brings together professionals, educators, service providers, community leaders, and advocates from across Southern Ohio who are passionate about making a difference for children and families.

This year’s theme focuses on the impact of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and the incredible difference it makes when someone shows up with consistency, compassion, and intention. Through dynamic, interactive sessions, you’ll gain practical tools, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections that you can immediately bring back to your work.

Explore strategies, programs, research, and real-life stories that strengthen the 7 key PCEs, from supportive relationships and belonging to safe, nurturing environments, all proven to build resilience and improve lifelong outcomes.

Whether you're on the front lines or shaping systems of care, this conference will energize your purpose, expand your impact, and remind you why your work matters.

Come ready to learn, connect, and be inspired, because showing up changes everything.
Register to attend, have a vendor table, or present here: ohio.edu/chillicothe/prevention-conference

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health on their anniversary!

This week SPVMHC turns 60!
Did you know that: On May 18, 1965, Dr. Noel Williams, Miss Martha E. Cottrill, and Mr. Robert L. Brubaker filed Articles of Incorporation with the Ohio Secretary of State’s office to create the “Paint Valley Guidance Center” as a non-profit organization. This remained the name of the center until the SPVMHC Board of Trustees voted to change the name to the Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center on October 14, 1976.

05/18/2026

It's Monday, which means a new Behavioral Health Question of the Week!
Make sure you are listening to Lori G on the morning hustle for this week's Behavioral Health Question of the Week!
Question of the week:
What change improved coordination between mental health and addiction services?
A. Increase hospital beds
B. Merge oversight into a unified agency
C. Removing shared treatment plans between services
D. Elimination of peer support programs

Along with your answer, make sure you share the post, and tell us what county you live in!

05/15/2026

Last night, we celebrated the opening night of the More Good Days, Together Community Art Show located at the Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery at Ohio University Chillicothe.

We would like to thank Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney and Ross County Commissioner Jack Everson for joining us in reciting proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month.

A special thank you to Michael Lafreniere and Sue Colley of Ohio University Chillicothe for your generous support of time and donation of the gallery.

A final thank you to all participating artists, Community partners, and judges for your time and hard work.

Congratulations to the following artists for their winning Art pieces.

1st Place Accomplished- Michael Kirk- Main Street
2nd Place Accomplished- Kathy Bates- Botany Bay, South Carolina
3rd Place Accomplished- Stewart Beverly- Untitled

1st Place Novice- Casey Wafford- Pretty Good at Pretending
2nd Place Novice- Lori Palmer- Glen of the Fae
3rd Place Novice- Stephanie Park- You Are Worthy

05/15/2026

Even on hard days, moments of light still exist. Hold on to hope - and help others find it, too.

Share this post with what a good day looks like to you, and encourage others to share what a good day looks like to them!

05/15/2026

We have two winners for this week's trivia! Crystal Samsel and Tracy Dixon Bucher. Each week, we will have up to one winner for each of our five counties! Your shirts can be picked up during office hours at 394 Chestnut Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. Answer our weekly trivia question and share with your friends.

The answer to this weeks behavioral health trivia question is B, a statewide modernization initiative.

The Ohio Medicaid Behavioral Health Redesign is a statewide reform created to improve how mental health and addiction services are delivered. It was led by the Ohio Department of Medicaid and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The main goal was to modernize the system so it could better meet the needs of people receiving care, especially those with complex mental health conditions.

One of the most important outcomes of this reform was stronger oversight and accountability. The redesign introduced clearer rules for providers, required the use of standardized service codes, and made sure services met federal regulations. These changes helped ensure that providers were delivering consistent, high-quality care, and that services were properly monitored.

Overall, the Behavioral Health Redesign improved the quality of mental health services in Ohio by making the system more transparent and focused on outcomes. It also encouraged better coordination between physical and behavioral health care, leading to more effective treatment for patients. This reform played a key role in strengthening both oversight and quality across the state’s mental health system