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10/06/2025
Governor DeWine announced recently that Director LeeAnne Cornyn is stepping down as Director
Governor DeWine announced last week, that LeeAnne Cornyn is moving on from her role as Director of the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) - formerly OhioMHAS - Mental Health and Addiction Services - to pursue another opportunity. Cornyn was appointed in December 2023 to serve as Director of OhioMHAS. Prior to her appointment, Cornyn served as Governor DeWine’s Deputy Chief of Staff. DBH Assistant Director Tia Marcel Moretti will serve as interim director until a new director is names. The OPPA thanks Director Cornyn for her leadership and many contributions to Ohio's public mental health system during her tenure and wishes her all the best.
Read More >07/07/2025
2025 heat-related illness brochure available
With the high temperatures Ohio has been experiencing, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Heat-Related Illness brochure. Individuals taking psychiatric medication can be at an increased risk for heat-related illness.
Read More >07/07/2025
MHA: National Minority Mental Health Month Toolkit
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In preparation, Mental Health America has released its 2025 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit — available in both English and Spanish. This free resource includes tools to help behavioral health professionals spark conversations and take meaningful steps to improve mental health in communities of color. The toolkit includes: culturally grounded worksheets; communication resources; social media images and messages; and printable posters and handouts.
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