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Northeast Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition, Cleveland, OH (2026)

01/15/2026

Join the Movement! 🙌

Be part of a coalition that’s transforming Ohio’s behavioral health system into a powerful economic driver—strengthening families, businesses, and communities across the state.

Your voice, your expertise, and your commitment can help shape a stronger, healthier Ohio.
👉 Learn more and join us today: buildbehavioralhealth.org/northeast-rbhwc

01/13/2026

Ready to make a lasting impact on children and families while building a rewarding career in behavioral health?

With a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Early Childhood Education, you have the foundation to support young children’s development, design meaningful learning experiences, and guide families toward healthier outcomes.

While this degree prepares you for early education roles, it also opens doors to behavioral health career paths, such as:

Coalition Coordinator

✅ Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
✅ Care Manager / Care Coordinator
✅ Health Education Specialist
✅ & More!

By combining your knowledge of child development with certifications like Ohio Infant Family Practitioner (OIFP-II/III), Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPSA/OCPC), or Child Development Associate (CDA), you can help shape a brighter, healthier future for children and families. 🌎✨

🔎 Explore behavioral health careers and certification options with the BHEACON Tool: buildbehavioralhealth.org/explore-bheacon

Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition - MHAC Southwest Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition

01/07/2026

Public Awareness & Trust Committee Member Spotlight: Grace Wright, BSW, MBA 💡

Today, we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on Grace Wright, Executive Director of the Carmella Rose Health Foundation—an inspiring leader whose career reflects dedication, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity and community well-being.

With more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Grace brings a powerful combination of management expertise, compassion, and vision. Her clarity, purpose, and thoughtful leadership enrich not only the Public Awareness & Trust Committee but the entire Northeast Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition.

Thank you, Grace, for your vision, your advocacy, and your unwavering dedication to strengthening behavioral health access and outcomes in our region. We’re grateful for your voice at the table—and for the leadership you bring to this important work. 🙌

01/05/2026

New Year, New Goals! 🎯

This year, consider resolutions that support the behavioral health workforce and strengthen our community:

✅ Advocate for policies that improve access to care
✅ Mentor or support emerging professionals in the field
✅ Share resources, training, and opportunities with colleagues
✅ Volunteer your expertise to help grow a stronger, more resilient workforce

Every action, big or small, fuels the mission of the Northeast Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition and ensures that our workforce has the support they need to thrive.

Let’s make 2026 a year of growth, impact, and empowerment—for professionals and the communities they serve! 🏘️✨

#2026

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! ✨

As we step into 2026, let’s prioritize self-care, support each other, and continue building a behavioral health system that empowers everyone to thrive. 🌱✨

Here’s to a year of hope, healing, and meaningful progress!

#2026

12/29/2025

Advisory Council Spotlight: Kim Cleveland, PhD, JD, MSN, RN, FAONL, C-MBC, C-MPC 💡
We’re proud to highlight Kim Cleveland, faculty member at Kent State University, as a valued member of the NE RBHWC Advisory Council.

As a student-focused academic leader with deep expertise in health systems leadership, health policy, and health law, Kim is shaping the next generation of professionals through high-quality online and in-person education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Her accomplishments across higher education, health care administration, nursing leadership, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance make her an invaluable member of our Advisory Council.

Together, we’re advancing a stronger, more informed, and more resilient behavioral health workforce for our region and beyond. 🌎✨

Kent State University

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays! 🎄

As we celebrate the season, let’s take a moment to recognize the incredible dedication of the behavioral health workforce. 👏

Their tireless support helps individuals and families navigate life’s challenges—not just during the holidays, but all year long. From offering care, guidance, and resources to strengthening communities, their work makes a lasting impact every day.

This holiday season, we honor and thank the heroes of behavioral health for all they do to bring hope, healing, and resilience to Ohioans. ❤️

12/23/2025

Ready to bring harmony and healing to the lives of others? 🎶

As a Music Therapist, you’ll use music-based interventions to help individuals express emotions, develop coping skills, and promote mental and emotional recovery. Whether working with kids, adults, or seniors, you’ll bring comfort, joy, and wellness to every session. 🙌

If you love music, are driven by compassion, and want a career where every day matters, this could be your calling. Let the healing power of music open new doors for wellness!

🔎 Explore a career as a Music Therapist and other behavioral health opportunities with the BHEACON Tool: buildbehavioralhealth.org/explore-bheacon

Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition - MHAC
Southwest Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition

12/23/2025

Ready to bring harmony and healing to the lives of others? 🎶

As a Music Therapist, you’ll use music-based interventions to help individuals express emotions, develop coping skills, and promote mental and emotional recovery. Whether working with kids, adults, or seniors, you’ll bring comfort, joy, and wellness to every session. 🙌

If you love music, are driven by compassion, and want a career where every day matters, this could be your calling. Let the healing power of music open new doors for wellness!

🔎 Explore a career as a Music Therapist and other behavioral health opportunities with the BHEACON Tool: buildbehavioralhealth.org/explore-bheacon

Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition - MHAC
Southwest Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition
Ohio Department of Behavioral Health

12/19/2025

Thinking about a meaningful career in behavioral health? 🤔

Meet Jeffrey A. Lox, LISW-S, ACSW, President & CEO of Wingspan Care Group, who leads with heart and purpose, helping kids and families navigate life’s toughest challenges every day.

Jeffrey’s dream of becoming Superman may not have worked out, but he found an even greater superpower—using leadership in behavioral health to make a real difference. By guiding organizations like Bellefaire JCB, social workers, therapists, and counselors can create lasting impact for children, families, and communities.

Huge thanks to the Cuyahoga County ADAMHS Board for highlighting these incredible roles through their Workforce Development Video Series, inspiring the next generation of behavioral health leaders, and for letting us share these stories. 🙌

➡️ Watch this video and others in the series here: https://lnkd.in/gpZUM-wr

ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County

12/17/2025

Public Awareness & Trust Committee Member Spotlight: Ruth H. Simera, M.Ed., LSW 💡

Today, we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on Ruth Simera, whose career embodies compassion, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to improving behavioral health systems across our region.

With more than 40 years of service—including leadership in crisis intervention, cross-systems mapping, emergency services, victim support programming, and community mental health—Ruth has dedicated her life to strengthening the systems that support individuals with behavioral health needs. ✅

Her leadership, humility, and heart-centered approach enrich not only the Public Awareness & Trust Committee but the entire Northeast Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition.

Thank you, Ruth, for your vision, your advocacy, and your lifelong dedication to strengthening behavioral health care in our region. We are grateful for your voice at the table—and for the powerful example you set for all of us. 🙌

Northeast Ohio Medical University

12/15/2025

Coalition member Krista Hiner, LPCC-S, LPAT, recently highlighted Signature Health’s 3rd Annual Nursing Skills Fair, an inspiring example of the kind of hands-on, educational programming that strengthens and sustains our behavioral health workforce. 👏

From nursing assessment documentation and medication safety to lab order of draws and safety code reviews, this year’s “Carnival of Care” brought together incredible nurses and a dedicated Training team to support continuous learning and exceptional patient care.

Events like these are exactly what our region needs—investments in skill-building, collaboration, and education that help grow, empower, and retain a strong behavioral health workforce. 💪

Let’s keep lifting up and sharing the great work happening across our community! 🏘️✨

Signature Health Inc.

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