Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyando

02/06/2026

Seneca County Resources

01/25/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, January 26th due to inclement weather. You can still call our office at 419-448-0640 and leave a message and someone will return your call. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call/chat/text 988.

01/23/2026

Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day!

We have worked hard to bring awareness to the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, a free and confidential resource available 24/7 to support moms, pregnant women, and families. By calling or texting the hotline, you can connect with a certified or licensed mental health counselor who understands the unique challenges of pregnancy and postpartum life.

Please remember, your mental health is part of your overall health, and support is always available. You are never alone.

See the information below from Health Resources and Services Administrationto learn more about what the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers and how to get connected.

01/16/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky & Wyandot Counties
Contact: Mircea Handru, Executive Director
Phone: 419-448-0640
Email: director@mhsosw.org

Office space available in Woodville, Ohio for behavioral health services

Woodville, OH-- The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties (MHRS Board) has an opportunity for office space available in Woodville, Ohio. There is no cost for leasing the office building; however, tenant/organization will be responsible for paying all the utilities. For more information and to complete the application, visit the Board’s website at https://mhsosw.org/request-for-information-rfi/.

12/29/2025

Mark your calendars for February 28th for Max's Music Concert Event for Su***de Awareness and Prevention! Please see the flyer for more details!

12/19/2025

If you're not feeling festive this season, that's okay ☃️ Help is always available if you or someone you know is struggling with or substance use.

❄️ Help yourself and share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

12/17/2025

Sometimes, the greatest gift you can offer someone is your presence. Support and following-up can play a vital role in helping someone who is struggling with mental health or substance use challenges. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health this holiday season, call or text 988 to reach a trained counselor for crisis support.

12/16/2025

Start your quit journey today by visiting www.ohioquits.org or by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

12/09/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky & Wyandot Counties
Contact: Mircea Handru, Executive Director
Phone: 419-448-0640
Email: director@mhsosw.org

Ottawa County Awarded Funding for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Team

PORT CLINTON, OH -- The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties is providing funding assistance to the Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office for their Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Team in the amount of $191,351.93 for an 18-month contract. The Ottawa County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Response Team (DVSART) is a critical public-safety and public-health resource designed to ensure that survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault receive immediate, trauma-informed support during the most vulnerable period following an incident. The program provides rapid on-scene engagement or survivor-initiated contact within 24 hours, ensuring that no individual is left to navigate the aftermath of violence without professional support.

Addressing Critical Needs

When activated by law enforcement, healthcare partners, community agencies, or a survivor directly, DVSART deploys trained advocates who deliver crisis stabilization, safety planning, emotional support, and comprehensive resource coordination. DVSART responders also serve as trained witnesses during Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) forensic medical exams. Advocates remain present throughout the examination to provide emotional support, serve as a consistent witness to the process, and help ensure that the survivor’s rights, choices, and comfort are protected. Individuals are connected to emergency shelter, mental health and substance use treatment, transportation, food assistance, childcare support, and employment services through this team.

Partnership Benefits

Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney, James VanEerten, stated “Domestic violence and sexual assault both have the potential to irrevocably damage the lives and well-being of entire families. The DVSART program and our new partnership with the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board will allow us to reach even more victims and offer hope, recovery, and a clear path forward to those that have been victimized. We are incredibly grateful to the Board for sharing our vision and for taking action to join us in addressing this ongoing issue”.

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11/24/2025

It was inspiring today to see everyone join together after the tragic events that occurred recently in our community. Many community members pulled together for this vigil to honor those who lost their lives and to show love and support for them and the community as a whole. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, call/chat/text 988 or the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board at (419)448-0640 for resources.

11/15/2025

Make plans to head to the Attica Hometown Christmas tonight for shopping, food, the Christmas parade and tree lighting. Don’t forget to stop by our resource booth and grab dinner and raffle tickets from the Attica Lion’s Club.

11/07/2025