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To foster education and awareness of mental health and addiction issues while advocating for public

The Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition (MHAC) fosters education and awareness of mental health and addiction issues while advocating for public policies and strategies that support effective, well-funded services, systems and supports for those in need, resulting in stronger Ohio communities. The MHAC is a place where diverse interests come together, speak with a common voice, and work towards guaranteeing access to quality services and supports for individuals with mental health and addiction disorders.

11/09/2026

At the 2026 Southwest Hub Public Officials Breakfast Reception, we had the opportunity to record meaningful Tap-In Behavioral Health Chat interviews. 🎙️🎧

These conversations feature leaders and advocates who are shaping the behavioral health landscape through their experience, perspective, and commitment to community well-being.

We’re continuing the conversation with Jennie Smith Parker, Senior Director of Development and Marketing at the Center for Addiction Treatment (CAT), who shares why behavioral health issues remain among the most overlooked and under-resourced health issues in our country.

She also emphasizes the importance of research in helping us better understand mental health and addiction, recognize gaps in care, and identify opportunities to make a difference.

💬 Stay tuned for more conversations from our Southwest Hub as we continue to amplify the voices working to create healthier communities across Ohio!

Center for Addiction Treatment

11/06/2026

We’re shining the spotlight on Deaconess Foundation, one of the Advocate-Level Sponsors of the 2026 Northeast Public Officials Breakfast Reception! 💡

Based in Northeast Ohio, Deaconess Foundation is committed to helping people impacted by poverty build careers that sustain them and their families. Through grantmaking and partnerships with nonprofit organizations, the Foundation supports workforce development efforts that help people access career pathways, education, training, and opportunities for long-term success.

We’re grateful for Deaconess Foundation’s support of this event and the important work of bringing public officials, advocates, and community partners together to strengthen behavioral health advocacy across Ohio. 🙌🏾

Want to learn more about Deaconess Foundation and its work to expand career opportunities in our community?

🔗 Visit their website: https://deaconessfdn.org/

11/04/2026

Stress is a part of life, but how we manage it can make a difference. 🧠✨

For National Stress Awareness Day, let’s take a moment to check in with ourselves and recognize that caring for our mental health is just as important as caring for our physical health.

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA (ADAA) shares practical ways to help manage stress and anxiety, including:
👉🏽Taking a break to reset your mind
👉🏽Prioritizing sleep and balanced meals
👉🏽Practicing deep breathing, meditation, or relaxation techniques
👉🏽 Making time for physical activity
👉🏽 Talking with someone you trust or seeking professional support when needed

You don’t have to do everything perfectly, and you can’t control every situation. Small, intentional steps can help you navigate stressful moments. If stress or anxiety begins to interfere with daily life, reaching out for professional support can make a difference.

🔗 Explore more tips for managing stress and anxiety from ADAA: adaa.org/sites/default/files/downloads/Stress%20and%20Anxiety%20Tips.pdf

11/03/2026

Election Day is here! Get out and vote! 🇺🇸 🗳️

Your voice matters, and your vote is an opportunity to help shape the future of your community, including the future of behavioral health care in Ohio.

Elected officials help shape policies, funding, and access to essential services. In this election, there are also levies on the ballot that support critical behavioral health care services. By participating in the democratic process, you have a voice in decisions that affect your community and the resources available to support mental health and addiction care.

📍 Need to find your polling location? Visit Ohio’s official voter information website to look up your polling place and access helpful election resources: voterlookup.ohiosos.gov

Every voice matters in building healthier communities. 🏘️✨

11/02/2026

Did you know our Southwest Hub member, NorthStar Behavioral Health, hosted a successful Open House last month? 🎉

Opening their doors to friends and supporters gave NorthStar an opportunity to share the space where their important work happens, strengthen community connections, and bring people together around a shared commitment to behavioral health.

Events like these help foster collaboration, increase awareness, and remind us that improving behavioral health outcomes takes all of us working together.

Congratulations to NorthStar Behavioral Health on a successful Open House! 👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿

10/30/2026

At the 2025 Northeast Hub Public Officials Breakfast Reception, we had the opportunity to record meaningful Tap-In Behavioral Health Chat interviews. 🎙️🎧

These conversations feature leaders and advocates who are shaping the behavioral health landscape through their experience, perspective, and commitment to community well-being.

We're continuing the series with William Owens, who speaks to the importance of advocacy for people experiencing substance use and mental health challenges, especially those who may be underserved or lack access to resources. He emphasizes why continued advocacy is essential to supporting people and advancing this work.

Through Tap In, we aim to listen closely, learn together, break stigma, and highlight the importance of accessible, human-centered behavioral health support.

10/29/2026

For many college students, “Halloweekend” refers to the days surrounding Halloween when parties, social events, and celebrations often extend throughout the weekend. With that can come increased alcohol use and pressure to binge drink. 🍻

As you celebrate, remember that you can have fun while making safety a priority. Pace yourself, eat before drinking, alternate with water, stick with your friends, plan a safe ride, and never drink and drive.

And if someone shows signs of alcohol poisoning, including confusion, vomiting, seizures, or difficulty staying awake, call 911 and stay with them.

Celebrate the holiday. Look out for your friends. Make memories you’ll actually want to remember. 🎃

10/27/2026

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and cared for. ❤️

Cincinnati Children's Comprehensive Health Evaluations for Cincinnati’s Kids (CHECK) Foster Care Clinic helps make that possible by providing essential health evaluations for children entering foster care in Hamilton and Butler counties. These evaluations help identify children’s health needs and connect them with the care and support they deserve.

As a Southwest Member of the MHAC, Cincinnati Children’s is part of the broader network working to strengthen support for children and families across Ohio.

Programs like CHECK highlight why investing in children’s services matters. The Hamilton County Children’s Services Levy, on the November 3 ballot, helps fund critical services that support children in foster care, families in crisis, and children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Sustaining these resources is essential to building a safer, healthier future for our communities. 🏘️✨

🔗 Learn more about the CHECK Foster Care Clinic: cincinnatichildrens.org/service/c/foster-care

🗳️ Learn more about the Children’s Services Levy and what’s at stake for Hamilton County’s children: keephamiltoncountykidssafe.com/

10/26/2026

Ever wonder what career opportunities are available if you have an associate degree in nursing? 🤔

This degree can be a great starting point for people interested in combining clinical knowledge with direct care, support, education, case management, or community-based behavioral health work. Depending on your interests and experience, career paths can range from Registered Nurse and Case Manager to Harm Reduction Specialist and Substance Use Disorder Counselor.

🔎 Explore these careers and many more with BHEACON: buildbehavioralhealth.org/explore-bheacon

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
Southwest Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition
Northeast Regional Behavioral Health Workforce Coalition

10/22/2026

On Friday, October 9, we welcomed public officials, funders, and members to the 2026 Northeast Public Officials Breakfast Reception at The Aviator Cleveland! 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾

The morning brought our community together to build connections, strengthen relationships, and support continued advocacy for effective mental health and addiction services across Northeast Ohio.

Explore the photo gallery to see highlights from the event!
🔗 https://bit.ly/2026NEPOR

Did you take photos at the reception? 📸 We’d love to see them!

Tag us in your photos so we can celebrate the moments and connections made together.

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4500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH
44103

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+12164327262

Website

http://mhaadvocacy.org/

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