Ashland MHRB

11/05/2025

David Ross, Executive Director of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ashland expresses appreciation to Ashland County Residents. See below:

David Ross, Executive Director of the Mental Health & Recovery Board expresses appreciation to the community for their overwhelming support of the levy and "...

11/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who voted YES to "Continue the Care" for Mental Health in Ashland County. This is truly a caring community! Your kindness and overwhelming support ensures that our family, friends and neighbors have mental health and recovery services available, when they need them most. We appreciate our provider agencies, Appleseed, Catholic Charities and ACCADA for delivering these essential services like the 24/7 Crisis Helpline, The School Community Liaison Program, and programs for seniors and veterans. A special thanks to our Boards members, the Levy Committee Chair, and Levy Committee for your commitment and dedication to our community.

11/04/2025

Today is the day...
Polls are open - thank you for your support in Continuing the Care for families in Ashland County.

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

Don't forget to check out the art exhibition tonight! It starts in 2 hours at the Ashland Public Library.

11/03/2025

We all have hard days! It's OK to reach out for help. A crisis can come in many forms and can cause you to feel like you are barely able to function. Your situation may involve overwhelming feelings of stress or hopelessness. Perhaps you or a loved one are struggling with depression. While these things may feel shameful and embarrassing, know that you are not alone. We are here to help you no matter how sensitive your issue may be.

Help is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week

24 Hour Crisis Hotline: (419) 289-6111

Crisis Text Line: Text 4HOPE to 741741

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call our 24-hour crisis hotline at 419-289-6111. If you need immediate help, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.

10/31/2025

The Board funds prevention/education services in every school district. The prevention/educators talk about what surprised them last year, the dramatic increase in va**ng and v**e stores, and their goals for the upcoming school year, in the podcast link on YouTube below:

https://youtu.be/mKJG9J_Q8Gs

10/30/2025

On this episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Stacy Merryweather and liaisons Tammy Hoverstock, Ted Lilley, and Robin Hawkins discuss their role in helping youth and families throughout Ashland County. Stacy reviews the program's history, and the liaisons discuss what a “typical day” looks like in a liaison's life. For additional information about the program, visit the Appleseed website or call 419.281.3716. The Board can be reached at 419.281.3139.

10/30/2025

The Golden Center Program provides a critical link to resources, has educational programs, and offers social or recreational activities like arts and crafts to help combat isolation and support a good quality of life.