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Links of InterestAffiliated Organizations:Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services ProvidersThe Ohio Council of Behavioral Healthcare Providers, a private, not-for-profit corporation, is a trade association representing provider organizations throughout Ohio which provide behavioral health care services to their communities. Ohio Citizen Advocates for Chemical Dependency Prevention and Treatment The mission of Ohio Citizen Advocates for Chemical Dependency Prevention and Treatment is to eliminate the stigma and discrimination associated with alcohol and other drug addiction by: educating the public that alcohol and other drug addiction is a preventable, treatable medical illness; reducing barriers to treatment; and advocating for a system of care that supports a continuum of effective alcohol and other drug services. Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) is the statewide organization that represents the interests of all of Ohio's county Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Boards at the state level. The Association works with a variety of governmental bodies including the Ohio General Assembly, the Office of the Governor, the Ohio Department of Mental Health, the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, and other organizations and coalitions to seek support for initiatives that will help expand and enhance mental health and substance abuse prevention, treatment and support services. Most importantly, however, OACBHA gives the Boards a forum to address statewide issues and provides Boards with the means to communicate their positions and concerns with a single voice. Ohio Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services Our mission is to provide statewide leadership in establishing a high quality addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services system of care that is effective, accessible and valued by all Ohioans. Ohio Department of Mental Health Ohio's public mental health system includes the Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH), 50 county and multi-county boards, and nearly 500 community mental health agencies. The boards, which in most cases oversee both mental health and addiction services, do not directly provide services. They act as local mental health authorities, funding, planning, monitoring and purchasing services provided by private agencies and the Behavioral Healthcare Organizations (BHOs) operated by ODMH. This approach, which emphasizes local management and control, generates strong citizen involvement and local financial support for mental health services. Ohio Department of Job & Family Services The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has developed a comprehensive strategic plan that strives to help Ohioans improve the quality of their lives. One thing that makes the ODJFS strategic plan unique is the way it links the agency's measurement system directly to the goals and objectives in the plan. This linkage ensures alignment throughout the agency, better use of limited resources and agencywide accountability. National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors NAADAC's Mission is to lead, unify, and empower addiction focused professionals to achieve excellence through education, advocacy, knowledge, standards of practice, ethics, professional development and research. Ohio Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors The purpose of incorporation was to provide a unified voice for staff members of alcoholism treatment, rehabilitation and recovery programs, as a communication center and to act as an advocate before federal, state and regional agencies relating to alcoholism programs in Ohio. Kent State University College of Public Health The need for expertise in public health in Ohio is critical, particularly in the areas of infectious disease prevention (e.g., HIV, STD, pandemic flu); chronic disease prevention (e.g., obesity, heart disease, substance abuse, tobacco use, mental illness); and violence and injury prevention. The alarm is sounding to train more public health professionals. From epidemiologists to statisticians to lab technicians, there is a demand to meet the needs of numerous public health-related fields, including biomedical, behavioral and health services research; community-based disease prevention and health promotion; health care services for vulnerable and medically underserved populations; food and drug safety; and bioterrorism preparedness and response. Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association The Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association is dedicated to promoting the highest quality care for people with mental disorders and to serving the professional needs of Ohio's psychiatric physicians. Other Links of Interest:American Association for the Treatment of Opioid DependenceThe American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) was founded in 1984 to enhance the quality of patient care in treatment programs by promoting the growth and development of comprehensive methadone treatment services throughout the United States. Action on Smoking and Health Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco. Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network Transforming the lives of individuals impacted by the disease of addiction requires a workforce prepared to use the most effective, state-of-the-art tools and techniques. The ATTC Network is committed to helping the addictions treatment and recovery services field stay abreast of "what works" in order to enhance their skills and change their practice. Addiction Treatment Forum An educational site focusing on addiction issues, especially opiate addiction and treatment. Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters For over 50 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. It is estimated that each alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other people... alcoholism is truly a family disease. No matter what relationship you have with an alcoholic, whether they are still drinking or not, all who have been affected by someone else's drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in the Al-Anon/Alateen fellowship. Bazelon Center For three decades, the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has been the nation's leading legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Our precedent-setting litigation has outlawed institutional abuse and won protections against arbitrary confinement. In the courts and in Congress, our advocacy has opened up public schools, workplaces, housing and other opportunities for people with mental disabilities to participate in community life. Center for Disease Control For over 60 years, CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. We are committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability, thereby ensuring a long, productive, healthy life for all people. Center for Substance Abuse Research CESAR Fax provides a weekly, one-page overview of timely substance abuse trends or issues. Over 5,000 users receive a Monday morning fax broadcast or email, including Federal and State policymakers; prevention specialists; treatment and health care providers; law enforcement officials; researchers and academicians; and the media representatives. Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) At COHHIO we believe that everybody should have a home, so we advocate on behalf of those who do not. COHHIO supports a range of housing assistance services in Ohio, including homeless prevention, emergency shelters, transitional housing and permanent affordable housing with linkages to supportive services, as needed. Helping hundreds of housing organizations and homeless service providers pursue their missions, COHHIO provides public policy advocacy, training and technical assistance, research and public education. Community Health Center Medical Library This area of our site focuses on the health education components of our new programs designed to educate the many community members that we serve. Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board The Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board is a State agency responsible for the regulation of counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists in the State of Ohio. Drug Free Action Alliance We bring together people, groups, and resources to prevent substance abuse. We are a hub of programming and resources to help communities prevent the abuse of alcohol and the use of other drugs. DrugWatch.com Patients who are taking medication for Anxiety and Mental Illness should know the facts when it comes to the benefits and drawbacks of such drugs and treatments. Our site is dedicated to educating the public about the details of prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as aiding in the protection of patients and consumers by informing them of any associated side effects and drug recalls that are instated. Ebased Precention The Ohio Resource Network will support administrators, teachers, parents, prevention professionals, faith leaders and others working across Ohio to establish safe, disciplines, and drug-free schools and communities. The Network is a point of contact for information, training, and research as it relates to keeping communities and schools safe. Ebased Treatment eBasedTreatment aims to identify the challenges facing the addictions workforce and to assist professionals in their careers through training, education, and online tools. Some features of this site are the Employment and Internship posting pages, access to online training, information about current initiatives in Ohio, a state-wide training calendar, an online clearinghouse with over 800 items, as well as information pages on drugs, advocacy, and population specific treatment strategies. Get Help for Drug Problems There are millions of people who have confronted problem use of alcohol and drugs. This site is here to help empower you or someone you care about to take action. Gongwer News Service Source for Ohio Legislative information, including access to House and Senate Bill text & analyses, bill status, and links to the General Assembly, Ohio Revised Code, and other state government sites. Health Policy Institute of Ohio The Health Policy Institute of Ohio is an independent, nonpartisan, statewide center that informs Ohio health policy by forecasting health trends, analyzing key health issues, and communicating current research to policymakers, state agencies and other decision-makers. Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention The US Department of Education established the Center to provide nationwide support for campus alcohol and other drug prevention efforts The Center is working with colleges, universities, and proprietary school throughout the country to develop strategies for changing campus culture, to foster environments that promote healthy lifestyles, and to prevent illegal alcohol and other drug use among students. Human Services News--HandsNet Great source for current news in treatment. Information Technology-Electronic Health Record (IT-EHR) Committee The Ohio Council of Behavioral Healthcare Providers has established an Information Technology-Electronic Health Record (IT-EHR) Committee to participate in and respond to national, state, and local activities related to the transition from paper-based health record to an electronic health record. The committee is comprised of members of the Ohio Council. Our primary interest is in developing ideas, solutions, and priorities associated with the current and future implementation of electronic health care records, as well as electronic billing issues that have impact on provider revenues. Join Together Online Substance Abuse Resources This web site is a resource center and "meeting place" for everyone concerned about substance abuse in our communities. We hope that by bringing together people and ideas, and offering information and tools to help, we will encourage individuals, organizations, and communities to join together in the fight against substance abuse. MAC-Search A searchable provider database...MAC-Search represents the combined efforts of ODADAS and ODMH to make provider and program information readily available. At this time MAC-Search represents only those provider sites that report or bill throughut MACSIS. MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD is more than just a bunch of angry moms We're real people, moms, dads, young people, and other individuals just trying to make a difference We are determined to stop drunk driving and to support victims of this violent crime. Mental Health America Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation - everyday and in times of crisis. Mental Health Journal Mental Health Journal is a national behavioral health service practice management website and consumer resource center. Methadone Anonymous Support This will be a website devoted to the support of Methadone, the patient's who's lives are being changed into one of recovery and the Provider's that make this possible. MethResources Facts and Information on Methamphetamine. Monitoring the Future This is an ongoing study of the behaviors attitudes and values of American school children, through surveys of some 50,000 kids a year There are links here to studies in recent years, such as how pervasive different drug use is among our youngsters. Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC) To enhance the quality of care in Ohio's behavioral health system and to incorporate cultural competence into systems and organizations that provide care to Ohio's most vulnerable and at-risk populations. National Alliance on Mental Illness--Ohio As a successful grassroots organization advocating for mental health issues, NAMI Ohio has a winning history of affecting public policy and legislation regarding care and resources for persons with serious mental illness. NAMI Ohio members testify before the General Assembly, educate business and education leaders, and sit on state planning and advisory committees, Community Mental Health Boards, and various task forces. NAMI Ohio insures that individuals with mental illnesses and their families are represented in places where decisions are made. NAMI Ohio's nearly 60 local affiliates play an active role providing support, education, and advocacy on a local level. National Allinace of Methadone Advocates NAMA is an organization composed of methadone maintenance patients and supporters of quality methadone maintenance treatment. We have thousands of supporters worldwide, and chapters in many localities. National Association for Children of Alcoholics The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) believes that none of these vulnerable children should grow up in isolation and without support. National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc (NASADAD) is a private, not-for-profit educational, scientific, and informational organization. National Center of Addictions and Substance Abuse at Columbia University Our Mission: to inform Americans of the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives. To assess what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement. To encourage every individual and institution to take responsibility to combat substance abuse and addiction. To provide those on the front lines with the tools they need to succeed. To remove the stigma of abuse and replace shame and despair with hope. National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information The SAMHSA Health Information Network (SHIN) includes the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) and the National Mental Health Information Center (NMHIC) . SHIN connects the behavioral health workforce and the general public to the latest information on the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders. National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare The mission of the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is to champion opportunities that advance our members' ability to deliver proactive and holistic healthcare services. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a component of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the lead agency in this country for research on alcohol abuse, alcoholism, and other health effects of alcohol. This document, the NIAAA Strategic Plan for Research, 2008-2013 sets forth a fundamental organizing principle for alcohol research studies and describes research opportunities to deepen and broaden our understanding of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders. National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing thee power of scince to bear on drug abuse and addiction. Network of Care Network of Care is a highly interactive, single information place where consumers, community-based organizations and municipal government workers all can go to easily access a wide variety of important information. The resources in this "virtual community" include a fast, comprehensive Service Directory; links to pertinent Web sites from across the nation; a comprehensive, easy-to-use Library; a political advocacy tool; community message boards; and many others. NIH Consensus Development Program The NIH Office of Medical Applications of Research (OMAR) manages the NIH Consensus Development Program, the premier health technology assessment and transfer program in American medicine Under this program, OMAR organizes major conferences that produce consensus statements and technology assessment statements on controversial issues in medicine important to health care providers, patients, and the general public. OHIMA Job Bank Network The Ohio Health Information Management Association has over 2000 members dedicated to the effective management of personal health information needed to deliver quality healthcare to the public. OHIMA is committed to advancing the health information management profession in an increasingly electronic and global environment through leadership in education, advocacy, and lifelong learning. Ohio Advocates for Mental Health The mission of Ohio Advocates for Mental Health is to enhance the quality of life for people labeled with mental illness. Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies The Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies is a state-wide network of public and private child and family serving agencies. Ohio Board of Nursing The mission of the Ohio Board of Nursing is to actively safeguard the health of the public through the effective regulation of nursing care. Ohio Board of Psychology The State Board of Psychology ensures Ohioans' access to safe and competent psychological services through examination, licensing, education, and enforcement. OHIOCARES OHIOCARES is a collaboration of state and local agencies supporting the behavioral health of returning OIF/OEF veterans and their families. Although the VA is the primary source of services for veterans, this partnership identifies community based resources also available to veterans and their families. OHIOCARES purpose is to enhance the "safety net" community of behavioral health services available for military personnel and their families and to complement the services available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and Vet Centers by linkages with county alcohol, drug and mental health boards and behavioral health care providers. Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board The Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDP Board) is a 13-member board, of which 12 members are appointed by the Governor. The 13th member is a designee from ODADAS who will serve as an ex-officio member. Members consist of four individuals eligible for the LICDC, two individuals eligible for the LCDC III, one individual eligible for the LCDC II, two individuals certified in prevention as an OCPS I or II, one doctor authorized to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery and has experience practicing in a field related to chemical dependency counseling, and two members of the general public. Ohio Community Corrections Association The Ohio Community Corrections Association (OCCA) offers to member community correction service providers the opportunity for advocacy and professional development, which enhances the ability to reduce repeat criminal offending. Ohio Department of Aging The Ohio Department of Aging serves more than 2 million older Ohioans. We help mature adults live active, healthy and independent lives through programs like our well-known Golden Buckeye Card. We promote positive attitudes toward aging and older people through outreach, volunteer programs and other efforts. We also provide home and community-based services that help frail individuals remain in their own homes and support consumers of long-term care. Ohio Department of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities The Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (ODMRDD) is responsible for overseeing a statewide system of supports and services for people with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities and their families. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction protects and supports Ohioans by ensuring that adult felony offenders are effectively supervised in environments that are safe, humane, and appropriately secure. In partnership with communities, we will promote citizen safety and victim reparation. Through rehabilitative and restorative programming, we seek to instill in offenders an improved sense of responsibility and the capacity to become law-abiding members of society. Ohio Department of Youth Services The mission of the Ohio Department of Youth Services is to encourage positive change in the lives of youthful offenders through collaborative partnerships and culturally relevant therapeutic and academic interventions that support public safety and prepare youth to lead productive lives. The Ohio Department of Youth Services is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10 to 21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. Ohio Legal Rights Service The Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) is an independent state agency and the federally and state designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and Client Assistance Program for people with disabilities in the State of Ohio. The mission of OLRS is to protect and advocate, in partnership with people with disabilities, for their human, civil and legal rights. Program staff include ombudspersons, disability rights advocates and attorneys who advocate for individual and systemic change through individual, group and class action cases; monitoring policies and legislative activity; and education and training. Ohio State Board of Pharmacy The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy shall act efficiently, consistently, and impartially in the public interest to pursue optimal standards of practice through communication, education, legislation, licensing, and enforcement Ohio State Medical Association Represents physicians before the Ohio General Assembly, U.S. Congress, State Medical Board of Ohio, and other state and federal regulatory and administrative bodies. Online AA & non-AA Recovery Resources A collection of Alcoholics Anonymous information & A Fellowship Service of recoveryorg. OPEN MINDS The mission of OPEN MINDS is to provide behavioral health, public health, and social service payers and provider organizations and the vendor organizations that serve them with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Phillip Morris Site claims to make good quality tobacco products for adults who choose to smoke, and be a fountain of reliable information on the serious health effects of smoking, and how to talk to your kids about not smoking. Rebecca Project The Rebecca Project strives to reform child welfare, criminal justice, and substance abuse policies that impact the lives of vulnerable families. We frame the pervasiveness of violence against women and girls, the draconian conditions that too often characterize maternal incarceration, and the dearth of access to health and healing for mothers and their children, as fundamental human rights violations. Register for Ohio Providing Public Notice of State Agency Rule-Making RHS Solutions Risk, Health & Safety--Proactive Solutions for Managing Risk. CompManagement Risk Services brings a fresh approach to a problem. Whether working with an organization where there is no on-staff expertise or consulting with a client's existing staff, our all-encompassing expert staff offers unbiased, results-oriented recommendations, allowing us to meet your needs. SAAS- State Associations of Addiction Services The mission of the State Associations of Addiction Services: To ensure the availability and accessibility of quality alcohol and drug treatment, prevention, education and related services throughout the country. SAAS was founded in 1987 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose membership consists of state associations of addiction treatment and prevention providers. These associations represent programs of all sizes and treatment and prevention approaches. SAAS is the only national organization of state alcohol and drug addiction treatment and prevention provider associations. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work -- a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources -- programs, policies and grants -- toward that outcome. SAMHSA Advice on Treating Worker Substance Abuse The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration this week issued a series of two-page briefs providing information on employee substance abuse problems and outlining cost-effective ways of treating them. Smoke Free Ohio Recent news stories & links of interest to people seeking smoke free environments. Sober Is a national internet directory listing all the facilities, products and services related to the addiction and recover industry Sober Recovery Thousands of Alcoholism and Addiction Resources State Health Facts Online Ohio State Health Data Synthesis, Inc. Synthesis, Inc. is a private research and consulting organization that specializes in planning and evaluation technologies for behavioral health and other human services. Synthesis' staff has extensive experience in planning, program development, and evaluation. Key team members have had experience designing and conducting outcome studies, managing quality assurance programs, conducting staff training programs, and implementing strategic planning efforts. Staff and associates have served as principal investigators on several major service system research studies. The Lindesmith Center, Drug Policy Research Institute The Lindesmith Center is a drug policy research institute. This site features a searchable database of thousands of library documents from both academic and popular literature focusing on drug policy from economic, criminal justice, and public health perspectives, and a subject index os full-test materials online. The Truth Site tries to expose the Truth behind smoking. THOMAS Search Full-Text Congressional Bills Tobacco Free Kids Tobacco v. kids, where America draws the line. Web of Addictions The Web of Addictions is dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions World Health Organization Tobacco Site The report is the second in a series about the extent of the global tobacco epidemic and measures to stop it. It includes the latest global and country figures on the prevalence of tobacco use and on the measures' impacts. Back to Top |
