Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board

10/27/2025

If you or someone you know is going to be affected by the SNAP interruption, please share or reach out for support. 💙

SNAP interruptions can create real hardship for families, and we’re thankful to The Brightside Project for responding with compassion and action -providing food support to local children during this time of uncertainty. 🌞

💔 It’s hard to believe we have to mobilize our Crisis Relief team again.

From the COVID pandemic to the East Palestine Train Derailment, our team has always stepped up to meet the needs of local children during times of crisis, and now, we’re doing it again during the government shutdown.

Children in Columbiana and rural Mahoning County affected by the shutdown - including children of federal workers and SNAP recipients - can come to our facility on Wednesday, November 5th and Wednesday, November 12th from 4–6 PM to receive a bag of food. (We will add additional days as needed.)

📍 1909 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem, OH 44460

👉 Requirements:

*Children must be present OR adult must present SNAP benefit letter listing all qualifying children in the home.

*Federal workers must bring proof of employment and birth certificates for each child if they are not present.

No child should go hungry during a crisis and we’re dedicated to shining light during these dark times. 💙🌤️🧡

*Rural Mahoning County = West Branch, Sebring, South Range, Western Reserve & Jackson-Milton School Districts.

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10/17/2025

📢 Show your support for mental health & recovery in Columbiana County!

Yard signs are now available for the Mental Health & Recovery Levy.

Stop by our office to pick one up:
📍 27 Vista Drive, Lisbon, OH 44432
⏰ Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM

Prefer we place a sign in your yard? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/vUrex9Mouc5wNEza6

Please note:
👉 Signs must be removed after the election.
👉 If you’re not the property owner, get permission before placing a sign.

Let’s show our community that mental health & recovery matters! 💚💜

10/17/2025

📣 All are welcome to join this important conversation on supporting neighbors in need! 📣

The Faith-Based Collaborative invites local leaders, service providers, and community members to a discussion focused on understanding and addressing homelessness in Columbiana County.

This gathering will explore the realities and challenges of homelessness, share information about available resources, and foster collaboration toward meaningful community solutions.

🗓 Tuesday, October 28
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 The Upper Room Fellowship, 500 Sponseller Rd, Columbiana, OH

RSVP by October 21st

10/03/2025

📣 October is Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month 📣

Prevention helps us get ahead of challenges, so that individuals, families, and communities can be healthy and thrive. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏡

At the Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, we believe that prevention is the cornerstone of community well-being. We are committed to fostering a healthier, more resilient community by proactively addressing substance use disorders before they arise.

Through collaborative partnerships with local prevention providers, coalitions, and programs, we work to create a continuum of care that supports individuals and families. Our prevention initiatives focus on promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and providing education to empower residents with the knowledge and resources they need to lead fulfilling lives. 🤝🌟

10/03/2025

Do you know a high school student who is passionate about making a difference? 🤔

RecoveryOhio is asking students to help spread the message of staying drug-free by encouraging them to participate in their Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest!

Contest Details:
▪️ Open to all Ohio high school students.
▪️ Scan and submit your 8 ½” x 11” artwork as a jpg, png, or pdf file.
▪️ Winners will have their posters displayed on RecoveryOhio’s social media, appear in their Annual Review, and receive a certificate signed by Governor Mike DeWine.

Students should design a creative, eye-catching poster that promotes and encourages others to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. 🖼 👀

Contest Rules:
▪️ Artwork must be 8.5" x 11" in size.
▪️ Artwork must reference Red Ribbon Week.
▪️ Artwork is due October 20, 2025, by 5 p.m.
▪️ Upload your art using the form here 🔗 https://recoveryohio.gov/home/red-ribbon-week/red-ribbon-week

Get creative, make an impact, and inspire others! 🎨✂️🖍

09/24/2025

We are so proud of the Columbiana County Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) and their peer support work! 💚💜

Check out this article: “Peers Provide Support During a Crisis” published in the Business Journal 📰https://businessjournaldaily.com/peers-provide-support-during-a-crisis/

Here’s what makes the team so powerful:

👉 The MCRT employs people like Glen and Jaime McMillin, who draw on their own lived experience with addiction to connect with and support others.

🚓 They partner closely with law enforcement, hospitals, and community agencies, often riding along, responding in real time, and de-escalating crises.

📊 In the past few years, they have made over 2,000 contacts with individuals in crisis and handled 80 to 100 contacts per month.

🚗 The team doesn’t just respond in the moment. They help link people to treatment, even providing transportation and personally “walking them through the door.”

🏥 They also advocate for the use of Narcan to reverse overdoses, and they help coordinate referrals from law enforcement and hospitals to get people the help they need.

This kind of peer-driven, compassionate response is exactly what our communities need: someone who’s been there, helping those who are in the moment. Let’s recognize and support the MCRT’s work and continue advocating for programs like this in every county!

Feel free to share this article and spread the word! 🗣

LISBON, Ohio – Glen and Jaime McMillin know what it’s like to struggle with addiction and that knowledge helps them help others facing mental health issues. The couple is part of the Columbiana County Mobile Crisis Response Team through On Demand Counseling in Austintown and the Columbiana Count...

09/23/2025

💜 Support Su***de Prevention – Ink for Hope!

The Columbiana County Su***de Prevention Coalition is kicking off its Ink for Hope fundraiser with State Street Tattoo on Saturday, September 27th.

$10 from tattoos, $5 from piercings, and $10 from apparel sales will benefit local su***de prevention efforts. There’s also a raffle for a $200 gift card, with all proceeds supporting the Coalition. Check out State Street Tattoo's post to learn more!

This is just the first of several local tattoo shops joining the Ink for Hope fundraiser through the end of 2025 — follow the Coalition's page to stay up to date on more ways to get involved and support this important cause! 🩵

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09/13/2025

We are out at the Columbiana County Fairgrounds today for Free Community Event for Youth & Families - Strive to Thrive: Resource Relay
Come out and join us for a fun family day! Free food, games, bounce houses, and a huge resource fair!