Recovery is Beautiful

09/10/2025

Don’t forget to scan the QR code to register. Any community member are welcome. We will be having Qdoba for lunch but we need everyone registered to figure out how many orders we need to place by next week so register now!

09/03/2025

🌄 Join us for Appalachian Stories of Resilience & Recovery! 🌄

📅 Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Tower Event & Conference Center, 400 Tennis Center Drive, Marietta, OH

The Washington County Behavioral Health Board (C**t Morningstar) and The Right Path for Washington County (Cathy Harper) are proud to host a local site for this regional event that brings together powerful stories of perseverance, healing, and recovery from across Appalachia.

✨ Highlights include:
✅Keynote Presentation by Dr. Hurst
✅Lived Experience Panel at the Tower,
featuring local voices!
✅“It Stops with Me” Documentary & Vignettes
✅Community Vignette Panel and open discussion on resilience, recovery, and support

🎟️ Admission is free, and a complimentary lunch will be provided.
👉 Reserve your spot today: [Eventbrite link/QR code]

This event is made possible through the collaboration of Regional ADAMH Boards and their community partners across Appalachian Ohio.

💬 Join us for a day of storytelling, connection, and inspiration — celebrating the strength and resilience of our communities.

09/02/2025

🌟 Now Hiring in Washington County! 🌟

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health—one of our valued partner agencies—is currently hiring for multiple positions in the Marietta area. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team making a difference in our community.

👉 Explore all current openings here: https://isbh.org/careers/?location=MARIETTA%7COH%7CUS

Integrated Services provides vital behavioral health and recovery support across our region, and we are proud to work alongside them in building a healthier community. If you or someone you know is looking for meaningful work, take a look and apply today!

Integrated Service for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is an innovative, community-oriented organization dedicated to promoting mental health and overall well-being. Our team provides compassionate, personalized support to individuals and families in Southeastern and Central Ohio, meeting them in their hom...

08/27/2025

🌟 Opportunity for High School Students! 🌟

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is now accepting applications for the Teen Ambassador Board (TAB) for the 2025–2026 academic year.

TAB is designed for high school juniors and seniors across Ohio – including public, private, charter, online, and home-schooled students. This program gives students a unique chance to:
✅ Engage with state government officials
✅ Develop leadership skills
✅ Collaborate on issues impacting teens
✅ Explore future careers in law, government, and public service

Board members serve a one-year term, meet twice in Columbus, and work directly with Attorney General Dave Yost and his team.

📝 Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
Applications must include a recommendation from a teacher, coach, or community member.

📌 Learn more and apply here: Ohio Attorney General Website

Encourage the young leaders in your life to apply today! 🌟

08/27/2025

We want to congratulate our very own Vanessa Goins on receiving The Community Impact Award. She has made a difference in the Mid-Ohio Valley, in the lives of countless individuals, and in the recovery community. She pours her heart out into everything she does. We couldn’t be more proud.

Thank you to the WCBHB, and congratulations to our friends at the Marietta Municipal Court, and Marietta Memorial Hospital on their awards as well. It takes an army.

08/21/2025

Wishing all students, families, and teachers a safe and successful school year ahead! Enjoy a few back-to-school photos taken by of the Washington County Back-to-School Bash held on August 7. This event showcased the strength of community collaboration, creating opportunities to build connections and prepare students for the year ahead.

08/12/2025

2025 Su***de Prevention Awareness Month Toolkit

Connecting individuals and communities to the right support can make all the difference. Join us as we raise awareness, provide resources, promote evidence-based su***de prevention strategies, and share messages of hope and healing.

Your go-to resource hub is here! Copy, download, and share the toolkit’s messages, graphics, and promotional materials in ways that fit the needs of your audiences and channels. The toolkit includes:

Key Messages and Weekly Themes to inspire content creation.
Social Media Shareables to spread awareness across your platforms.
Digital Stickers, Profile Frames, and Email Signatures to reinforce the message.
Virtual Backgrounds to personalize your online meetings.
Hashtags to boost visibility and engagement on social media.
When we work together to advance research, normalize help-seeking, prioritize whole-person care, and foster connection through community, we can help save lives.

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08/08/2025

🌟 Recovery Summit 23 – Let Your Recovery Shine! 🌟

📅 Friday, September 19, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Hallowed Hills, 3129 E. Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701

Join us for a day of connection, inspiration, and celebration of recovery! 💜
🎁 Every attendee will receive a FREE Recovery Summit bag
🥪 Boxed lunch included – choose from ham, turkey, or egg salad
💵 $15 registration fee (cash or check)

🚌 Need a ride? Transportation is available through your ADAMH Board.
• Coshocton, Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry Counties – Jamie McGrew: (740) 454-8557
• Washington County – Tara Plaugher: (740) 374-6990
Please bring $1 to tip your driver if you use provided transportation.

📝 Register by September 5, 2025
Mail your payment and form to:
Jamie McGrew
Mental Health and Recovery Board
1500 Coal Run Road
Zanesville, OH 43701

📸 Photos will be taken during the event to promote future Recovery Summits.
No refunds – all sales are final

Let’s come together to celebrate recovery and inspire hope! 💪💜
More info: recoveryisbeautiful.org

08/05/2025

Scan the QR code to register!

08/04/2025

🌄 COMING SOON: Appalachian Stories of Resilience & Recovery Summit 🌄
📅 September 25, 2025
📍 The Tower – Washington County, OH

Join us for an inspiring regional event where recovery stories, community leadership, and Appalachian pride take center stage. This hybrid summit will feature:

✅ Lived experience speakers
✅ Peer-led discussions
✅ Local resource tables
✅ Real conversations on healing and hope
✅ And a whole lot of community power ✊

Washington County is proud to be a host site for this event — and we’re doing it big at The Tower, our newest venue for community events!

Let’s celebrate what recovery really looks like in our region — real people, real stories, real change.

07/22/2025

📣 Public Notice – Monthly Board Meeting

The Washington County Behavioral Health Board will hold its regular monthly board meeting on:

🗓 Thursday, July 24, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 1115 Gilman Ave., 2nd Floor, Marietta, OH 45750

This meeting is open to the public. Community members, providers, and stakeholders are encouraged to attend as we discuss behavioral health services, recovery initiatives, and community partnerships in Washington County.

For more information, please call (740) 374-6990 or reach out to us on Facebook.

We look forward to seeing you!