Ohio Needs MHFA: Advocate to Bring It Back!
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) has removed MHFA training from its budget, ending five years of vital support.
Why It Matters
- Our teen programs are at full capacity
- The demand is still growing even after 40,000 people have been trained.
- More than 80 organizations are on a waiting list to receive training.
- We currently have funding for only 15 of Ohio’s 88 counties.
What’s at Risk
We lose momentum in building a statewide network of trained mental health responders who know what to say and do when someone is struggling.
A Path Forward
We respectfully ask DBH to find immediate and long-term discretionary funding so we can continue to serve those who need MHFA most.
Please join us in advocating for MHFA Support!
Step One
Think about why you support MHFA and what will happen if MHFA funding cuts continue.
Step Two
Find your legislator’s contact information.
Step Three
Contact Your Key Decision Makers and Ask Them to Re-Fund MHFA.