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Mental Health & Recovery Services in Portage County
The Mental Health-Recover Board is dedicated to evaluating, planning, funding, and monitoring mental health and addiction recovery services for Portage County residents. Through a network of agencies, we provide accessible care for individuals and families facing mental illness, depression, addictions, and crisis situations. Our system of care is funded by local taxpayers, state resources, and grants, ensuring affordability through sliding fee schedules and insurance acceptance.We operate under Ohio state mandates as one of 50 similar boards, prioritizing comprehensive services for adults, teens, and children. Our mission emphasizes mental health equity, community wellness, and evidence-based practices while advocating for dignity and accessibility in behavioral health care. We actively combat stigma through education and community support programs.
Services
Crisis Intervention
Addiction Recovery
Mental Health Funding
Prevention Education
Community Outreach
Highlights and features
- We coordinate care through 20+ local funded providers
- Our system serves all ages with sliding fee options
- We maintain state-certified quality standards
- 24/7 crisis intervention services available
- Community-focused prevention and education programs
Associations and certifications
- Culture of Quality Certification (COQ)
What people say
24/7 crisis support
Affordable services
Community partnerships
Prevention programs
Accessible care
Services
Crisis Intervention
Immediate assistance for mental health emergencies through 24/7 hotlines and local provider networks. Services include risk assessment, stabilization, and referral coordination. Available to all Portage County residents regardless of payment ability.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive treatment programs for opioid and substance use disorders. Includes medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and recovery housing. Funded providers accept Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding fee arrangements.
Mental Health Funding
Financial oversight and resource allocation for county mental health services. Ensures accessibility through provider networks and payment assistance programs. Monitors quality standards across treatment facilities.
Prevention Education
Public awareness initiatives addressing prescription drug abuse, suicide prevention, and youth mental health. Operates Project DAWN overdose response program and distributes naloxone kits through community partnerships.
Community Outreach
Connects residents with local behavioral health resources through provider directories and referral systems. Maintains prescription drug drop-off locations and sponsors annual mental health awareness events.
Questions
What mental health services are available in Portage County?
We coordinate access to counseling, addiction treatment, crisis intervention, and recovery housing through 20+ local providers.
How can I get immediate mental health help?
Call our 24/7 crisis hotline at 330-673-4357 or text 988 for immediate assistance.
Do you offer substance abuse treatment programs?
Yes, we fund medication-assisted treatment programs and recovery housing through certified providers.
Are services available for low-income residents?
All funded providers offer sliding fee scales based on income and family size.
How do I dispose of unused medications?
Use one of our 15+ prescription drug drop-off locations at local pharmacies and police departments.
What prevention programs do you offer?
We sponsor suicide prevention training, youth mental health education, and Project DAWN overdose response initiatives.
