Mental Health & Recovery Services Board for Logan & Champaign Co.
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01/26/2026
At MHDAS, our mission is to ensure outcome-focused prevention, treatment, and recovery services that are accountable, person-first, and centered on positive health outcomes for the communities we serve.
This work is built on collaboration, trust, and care — because real progress happens when we work together.
Alone we can do so little. Together, we can do so much.
01/26/2026
MHDAS will be closed on Monday, January 26th, due to the weather conditions. If you need immediate assistance please call 988.
01/23/2026
The Ohio Su***de Prevention Foundation (OSPF) is excited to announce a funding opportunity for youth-led programs in spring of 2026. Selected by the OSPF Youth Advisory Council, up to 10 youth-led programs (school- or community-based) will receive funding of up to $1000 to conduct su***de prevention/mental health activities in their communities.
To learn more, check out the Request for Proposal (RFP): bepresentohio.org/funding-opportunities. Applications due February 27, 2026.
Recovery begins with connection - and strong partnerships make that possible. In Champaign County, the West Central Recovery Zone Reentry Furlough Program supports individuals as they prepare for release by connecting them with peer support and essential community resources.
This program is a partnership between the West Central Correctional Facility and the Recovery Zones of Logan and Champaign Counties. As residents transition toward reentry, they have the opportunity to participate in furloughs that include attending 12-step meetings alongside a peer supporter, reinforcing the power of lived experience and connection in sustaining long-term recovery.
📸 Pictured: Brenda, Amber, and Andy
Peer Support Specialists | Recovery Zone of Champaign County
Peer support plays a critical role in reducing barriers, building trust, and helping individuals take meaningful steps toward stability and recovery.
This is community-based recovery in action. 💙
01/23/2026
Do you love connecting people, building relationships, and supporting families in your community?
We are hiring Community Liaisons to help expand access to behavioral health respite care across Ohio. These roles are ideal for individuals with strong local ties who want to make a real difference for families.🤝
Now hiring in:
📍Belmont, Harrison, and Monroe Counties
📍Logan and Champaign Counties
📍Paint Valley Region (Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, Pike & Ross)
💬 5 Simple Ways to Check In on Your People
Checking in doesn’t have to be complicated — small, genuine moments of connection can make a big difference.
Here are 5 simple ways to check in on the people in your life:
1️⃣ Ask directly how they’re doing
Sometimes a simple “How are you, really?” opens the door.
2️⃣ Listen without trying to fix
Being present and listening can mean more than offering advice.
3️⃣ Follow up
If someone shared something hard, check back in later to show you care.
4️⃣ Offer specific support
Instead of “Let me know if you need anything,” try “Can I bring you a meal or sit with you for a bit?”
5️⃣ Trust your instincts
If something feels off, reach out. Your message might arrive at exactly the right time.
Connection saves lives. Checking in matters more than we realize.
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988 — help is available 24/7.
01/20/2026
Meaningful work can restore purpose and confidence. Job training and employment support help people rebuild their future.
01/19/2026
💬 Office Closure Notice – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services Board of Logan & Champaign Counties will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
While our office is closed, support is always available.
If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, and available 24/7.
You are not alone. Please take care of yourself and check on your people. 💙
01/18/2026
For those who have lost a loved one 🤍💜💙
Grief looks different for everyone, and remembering them can take many forms.
For those who have lost a loved one 🤍💜💙
Grief looks different for everyone, and remembering them can take many forms.
If you feel comfortable, you’re welcome to share a memory, a tradition you keep, or something meaningful you do to honor their life in the comments. 🌹 🌺
During extreme cold, access to warmth and safety can be lifesaving — especially for individuals experiencing substance use challenges or housing instability.
Recovery Zone supports warming shelter access during cold weather. These resources help reduce risk and keep people safe when temperatures drop.
Everyone deserves warmth, dignity, and care. 💙
01/14/2026
Whole-person care saves lives. Effective treatment of substance use disorders can include medications, counseling & recovery supports. Integrated health services can help patients connect with substance use treatment. Visit FindTreatment.gov today.
01/14/2026
Warming shelter open tonight for intakes from 7-9 pm, with several additional nights expected over next 10 days.
Over the next 10 days with many forecasted nights below 20, activation is confirmed when the overnight "hourly" temperatures indicate temps dropping below the threshold 24 hours prior to activation date
When the above criteria is met for Warming Center hours of operation: 9pm-5:30am Mon-Fri and 8am close on Sat/Sunday, INTAKE will be open 7-9pm.
Weather.com, " The Weather Channel" is the platform used.
This is a volunteer warming shelter, and we operate with the willingness of community members willing to give up their evening's and overnights to keep people warm during the most brutal temperatures.
We welcome volunteers. Please reach out if led to do so.🙏 Maybe just one night, one shift for the season. The space is safe. These are local community members served. People we went to school with, families we know, experiencing a period of lack of resources.
Address
1521 N. Detroit Street , P. O. Box 765 West Liberty, OH 43357
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The focus of the Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services Board is to provide the right care for the people of our two counties. The Board does this by planning, developing, monitoring, and evaluating the publicly funded behavioral health services for the citizens in Logan and Champaign Counties. Our goal is for the care to be provided in our communities when at all possible. The Board works with local community mental health and chemical dependency providers, law enforcement, court systems, schools, and other community organizations to fund the programs that will provide the needed level of care.
In spite of cuts in State and Federal funding the Board has been able to help maintain current services available in the community. The Board has been able to do this even though 75% of the boards in the state have higher funding levels. We do this by working closely with our community providers to ensure that they provide quality care to all clients.
Behavioral Health disorders affect 1 out of every 5 Americans and occur across the lifespan affecting persons of all races, all genders, and all educational and socioeconomic groups. Mental illness is not that different from medical illnesses such as heart problems or diabetes. With treatment things get better, but without treatment the consequences of ignoring physical or mental health issues are the same, things will get worse. Ignoring a mental health issue is as detrimental as ignoring a physical issue.
There are a wide variety of services and supports available in our community. If you or someone you know is affected by a behavioral health issue or substance addiction, please take the time to talk with them and encourage them to seek help.
