Recovery is Beautiful

02/11/2026

🚨 Recovery Housing Accountability Matters 🚨

If you’re involved in recovery housing as a resident, operator, provider, or family member, this is important.

Federal law prohibits kickbacks and improper referral incentives in recovery housing and treatment settings. That includes free rent, deep discounts, or payments in exchange for sending someone to a specific program.

These practices can violate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA).

If you suspect improper referrals involving Medicaid or Medicare, complaints can be filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. Other violations may fall under the U.S. Department of Justice.

For Ohio-specific recovery housing concerns, you can file with ORH:

ORH Complaint Form: rhoads.orh.ai/complaint/

Recovery housing should be ethical, transparent, and person-centered. Accountability protects everyone.

02/11/2026

Check out this video from Saint Joseph recovery center!

Recovery takes belief, science, and showing up. SJRC brings all three—rolling into towns others can’t reach, partnering with local systems, and staying long ...

01/28/2026

We’re rebuilding the Opioid Hub in Washington County and we’re doing it the right way!

The Washington County Behavioral Health Board is launching focused Opioid Hub committees to address real gaps in our system and strengthen the continuum of care across housing, treatment, recovery, and reentry.

This isn’t about more meetings for the sake of meetings. It’s about bringing the right people to the table to create solutions that actually work.

The committees we’re forming include:

• Housing & Employment – recovery housing, workforce pathways, and removing barriers to stability
• Clinical Treatment & Care Coordination – access to care, referrals, discharge planning, and continuity across systems
• Prevention & Early Intervention – education, outreach, and upstream prevention efforts
• Recovery Supports & Peer Services – peer support, engagement, and long-term recovery pathways
• Justice-Involved & Reentry – diversion, reentry planning, and coordination with courts and corrections

These groups will meet quarterly and align with existing Care Connect and system-level efforts so collaboration leads to action, not duplication.

If you’re a provider, partner, or community stakeholder who wants to help shape solutions instead of reacting to problems, we want you involved. Comment or message which committee fits your lane.

This is how we move Washington County forward together. Contact C**t Morningstar at cmorningstar@wcbhb.org for more info!

01/21/2026

The first Opioid HUB meeting of 2026 was a success.

We kicked off the year by combining the Washington County Opioid HUB meeting with Care & Connect, and the collaboration, turnout, and engagement made it clear this was a strong step forward. Bringing partners together in one space created meaningful conversation, shared goals, and renewed momentum around prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts in our community.

As we move forward, committee meetings will not be scheduled separately at this time. Instead, we will continue to build this work through the combined HUB format and focus on coordinated action and shared accountability.

If you have questions, are interested in joining a committee, or want to get involved in future HUB efforts, please reach out directly.

📩 C**t Morningstar
Washington County Behavioral Health Board
cmorningstar@wcbhb.org

Thank you to all of our partners for showing up and continuing to invest in solutions for Washington County.

12/17/2025

🔹 FREE Criminal Record Sealing & Expungement Clinic 🔹
📍 Marietta Municipal Court

Having a criminal record can create barriers to housing, employment, and stability. This is a great opportunity for eligible individuals to get no-cost legal help with record sealing or expungement.

🗓 Tuesday, January 13, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Marietta Municipal Court
259 Butler Street, Marietta, OH 45750

⚖️ Attorneys from Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio will:
• Review your eligibility
• Help prepare paperwork to be filed with the court
• Answer questions about sealing or expungement

📞 Pre-registration is encouraged
Call 614-827-0524 or scan the QR code on the flyer
🚶 Walk-ins welcome until 2:00 PM (first come, first served)

⚠️ Important Notes
• You must not be on probation/community control
• You must not have an open case
• OVI and traffic convictions are not eligible

This is a powerful step toward a fresh start and long-term recovery. Please share this with anyone who may benefit.

12/02/2025

📌 Finance Committee Meeting Announcement

Hey everyone, The Washington County Behavioral Health Board will be holding a Finance Committee Meeting on December 11 at 5:30 PM, immediately before our regular monthly board meeting.

📍 Location:
1115 Gilman Ave., Marietta, OH – 2nd Floor

Both meetings are open to the public, and we appreciate everyone who stays engaged with the work we do in Washington County.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Washington County Behavioral Health Board! 🦃🍁

Today, we give thanks for our community, our partners, and everyone working each day to support mental health, recovery, and wellbeing across Washington County.

We appreciate the providers, advocates, peer supporters, first responders, and every individual who shows up with compassion and dedication your work truly makes a difference.

Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and meaningful holiday.
Thank you for being part of a stronger, healthier Washington County.

11/13/2025

No Wrong Door Presents:

11/12/2025

OHSAA Youth Gambling Survey Now Open
Ohio for Responsible Gambling (ORG), in partnership with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), invites students in grades 9–12 to take part in the 2025 Youth Gambling Survey. The short, anonymous survey helps identify youth attitudes and behaviors related to gaming and gambling. Results will guide prevention and education efforts led by ORG’s Change the Game Ohio campaign. Help us reach more students by sharing this announcement in your school newsletters, team updates, or community networks. Together, we can build a safer, more informed future for Ohio’s youth. For more information, visit ChangeTheGameOhio.org or email Susan.Diamond@lottery.ohio.gov.

https://changethegameohio.org/

Help prevent youth gambling.

11/06/2025

The Patrol is proud to be part of Ohio’s Blue Envelope Program, a statewide initiative designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities during traffic stops and emergency situations by enhancing communication and reducing anxiety.

Participants carry a blue envelope containing key documents and information about their condition. This allows troopers to quickly understand how to best interact with the community member.

Each packet includes:
🔹 A blue envelope for documents and accommodation notes
🔹 A car decal to alert first responders
🔹 A program overview brochure

These envelopes are available for free through your local County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

10/30/2025

The Washington Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), offered by Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, provides support and recovery strategies for adults managing substance use disorder especially those who are also parents.

This is a safe, supportive space for learning, healing, and building stronger families. 💪

🌐 Learn more at isbh.org

10/30/2025

The Su***de Awareness Alliance of Washington County invites YOU to join us for our Open House!
Come meet Alliance members, learn about what we do, and discover ways to get involved in su***de prevention efforts right here in our community.

Together, we can make a difference 💜💙