North Central Behavioral Health Board

08/31/2026

What a great day at our Behavioral Health Summit!

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for a day filled with meaningful conversations, valuable information, collaboration, and a shared commitment to strengthening behavioral health services throughout our communities.

Throughout the Summit, attendees heard about important work happening across our region and state, including guardianship services and an upcoming pilot project, crisis services and mobile crisis response for both adults and youth, and continued efforts to strengthen the behavioral health system for those who need it most.

We were also grateful to welcome state legislators who shared about the importance of behavioral health and the work being done at the state level to support individuals, families, and communities across Ohio.

And, of course, we were honored to welcome Tom Farley as our keynote speaker. His message was a powerful addition to a day centered around connection, awareness, service, and hope.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, community leaders, providers, and everyone who attended and helped make this year’s Behavioral Health Summit such a meaningful event.

We look forward to continuing to grow, collaborate, and strengthen the services and supports available to the residents of the counties we are privileged to serve.💙

Here are a few moments from a wonderful day! 📸

08/31/2026

We’re getting ready for tomorrow’s Behavioral Health Summit! 🎉

There’s a lot happening behind the scenes as we prepare to welcome everyone for a day of learning, connection, and important conversations around behavioral health in our communities.

A special thank you to Michelle, our Office Administrator, for all of her hard work coordinating registration, preparing materials, organizing the setup, and helping make sure everything is ready for tomorrow. We appreciate all you do!

We’re looking forward to a great day and can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

08/28/2026

🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the Nexus Center Open House and Ribbon Cutting!

The Nexus Center represents an important investment in our community and a place where multiple organizations can come together to provide valuable services and support to individuals and families.

We are proud to see this Board-owned facility serving as a home for community partners and programs, including Community Recovery Services (CRS), TASC, Heartbeat Hope Medical Pregnancy Center, and STEPS.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible, including our community partners, contractors, and the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health.

We look forward to seeing the Nexus Center continue to serve as a place of connection, collaboration, and support for our community!

08/17/2026

If you are looking to learn more about Mental Health First Aid, consider registering for the Sept 25 training in Tiffin. This training program teaches you how to recognize when an adult may be facing a mental health or substance use issue. You will learn how to offer support and connect them to helpful resources.

08/17/2026

Ohio Overdose Awareness Day is coming up! Join the Ottawa County event on Overdose Awareness Day in Port Clinton on August 31 at the District Stage at 5:00pm.

Ohio Overdose Awareness Day is coming up! Please join our event on 8/31 to honor this day in the way that it deserves! You can find us at the District Stage at 5:00 pm on 8/31 in Port Clinton! Please reach out with any questions!

08/11/2026

Join the Ottawa County Prevention Coalition on August 31 from 5-7pm for the annual Overdose Awareness Day to foster community support, honor loved ones, and raise awareness for overdose prevention efforts.
☑Community Resources
☑Free Community Meal
☑Community Recognition

08/11/2026

“The North Central Behavioral Health Board (NCBHB) supports Governor Mike DeWine's Executive Order establishing statewide certification and oversight of recovery housing operators through the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). In addition, NCBHB appreciates the leadership and commitment of DBH Director Tia Marcel Moretti, State Representative Justin Pizzulli, and the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, whose work has helped advance these important efforts to promote accountability, transparency, and quality standards for recovery housing across Ohio. These efforts will help build a stronger behavioral health system while ensuring recovery residences are safe, well-regulated, and focused on the success and well-being of their residents.”

Today I signed an executive order that brings the authority to certify recovery housing under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. The recovery housing industry has seen significant growth over the last four years making oversight and regulation very difficult. Today we make sure these houses are operating free from potential fraud, waste, and abuse, and providing quality, safe living conditions for those who are on their recovery journey. I would like to thank Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and the Ohio Legislature for their support, including Justin Pizzulli, State Rep, State Representative Brian Lorenz, and State Senator Terry Johnson, who have been diligently working on this issue.
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08/10/2026

Join us on Saturday, August 29 from 2-4pm at Fostoria Elementary School to remember those affected by overdose, raise awareness, and renew hope together as a community. This event will feature:
☑Resource tables
☑Speakers
☑Kids Corner
☑Free Narcan
☑Food Vendors
☑Memory Boards

08/07/2026

We had the perfect weather for today’s Family Fun Fest! Wyandot County residents enjoyed free swimming, food, snow cones and resource tables packed full of information, freebies and games.

08/06/2026

**Location change: Ottawa County is hosting their annual Baby Shower at the Riverview Multipurpose Room at Riverview Health Care Campus this Friday from 3-5:30pm! Any family who is expecting a baby or has a little up to age 5 is invited to this free event for food, fun, tons of amazing prizes and valuable resources to help your family thrive.