Dr. Ashley and The Boss interviewed the current MHRB Vice-Chair, Andrew Kinney. Andy discussed the important work of the Board and how vital community collaborations are at the heart of why the Board is so successful.

(Record Date: December 21, 2023)

Dr. Ashley and The Boss interviewed the current MHRB Finance Committee Chair, Chad Brown. Chad talked about his personal motivation in serving, the importance of being a local resident, and why a message of hope is needed in Ashland and beyond.

(Record Date: December 19, 2023)

In this episode, Executive Director David Ross talks about restarting Celebrate Recovery in Ashland County, a special service at First United Methodist Church for those who’ve lost someone to suicide or an overdose, and recent statistics on suicide.

Find out more at https://ashlandfirst.org/ and www.ashlandmhr.org

(Record Date: December 12, 2023)

Episode 42 – MHRB of Ashland County Spotlight – Board Chair, Mary Deeter

Dr. Ashley and The Boss interview current MHRB Chair, Mary Deeter about her motivation to serve, how she feels the Board is positively impacting Ashland County, and the importance of a resilient coffee mug!

Episode 41 – ADAMH Boards – What they do & Who they are.
Executive Director David Ross provides an overview of Ohio’s Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Boards with a specific focus on the Board in Ashland County. Ohio Revised Code Chapter 340 forms the basis for the episode.

Executive Director David Ross talks with Appleseed Art Therapist Candace Ressler about her work at Appleseed and how she got her start. Art Therapy in Ohio is an emerging licensed discipline.

Episode 39 – Dr. Ashley & The Boss – Origin Story – Dr. Ashley

In this episode, The Boss turns the tables and asks Dr. Ashley to explain herself and what she’s doing in Ashland County!

(Record Date: October 31, 2023)

Dr. Ashley & the Boss go back to the beginning to try and figure out who The Boss is and why he’s working for the Mental Health & Recovery Board.

(Record Date: October 17, 2023)

Executive Director David Ross reminds everyone of the importance of getting rid of extra prescription medications via Drug Drop Boxes in Ashland. Additionally, he spotlights a discussion at the Hillsdale Schools regarding the use of NARCAN and the latest happenings with OneOhio Recovery Foundation which may bring some of the Drug Company settlement funding to Ashland to assist those impacted during the heroin/opioid crisis.

(Record Date: October 18, 2023)

(Record Date: September 12, 2023)

In today’s episode, Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ashland County Executive Director David Ross discusses how “Drug Take Back Day” can reduce overdose and prevent substance use. A recent study draws attention to increasing rates of marijuana, hallucinogen use, and binge drinking among 35-to-50-year-olds.