About Us

 

The Association

The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) is the statewide organization that represents the interests 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, other statewide office holders, cabinet agencies, partner associations, and along with individuals in recovery and their families. OACBHA works to provide education, develop policies, and seek support for initiatives that will expand and enhance mental health and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery support services throughout Ohio. Most importantly, 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 currently has 50 Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Boards. These boards are statutorily empowered to plan, develop, fund, manage, and evaluate community-based mental health and addiction services. Federal, state and local funds are utilized by local Boards as they work to ensure that mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery support services are available to individuals and families in communities throughout Ohio.  


Who is OACBHA?
OACBHA Member Services
 Ohio's Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Boards - Community Boards Community Benefits


Vision
OACBHA is the leading voice shaping Ohio’s behavioral health governance system, anticipating change, advancing innovative solutions and elevating local boards as the trusted leaders responsible for mental health and substance use disorder services in their communities. 

Mission
OACBHA convenes and advocates for Ohio’s Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Boards and equips them to effectively govern, lead, and respond to policy, funding, and system changes that impact local behavioral health systems. 

Values - Amplified Values
  • Local Leadership and Stewardship 
  • Compassion and Barrier-Free Access to All Ohioans
  • Collaboration and Unified Advocacy
  • Evidence, Innovation, and Learning
  • Integrity and Excellence