(Record Date: August 24, 2023)

In this inaugural episode, Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ashland County Executive Director David Ross discusses substance use trends in Ashland and more broadly. “Hillbilly Rehab” is spotlighted in Portsmouth as well as the dangers of a new drug on the scene, Xylazine.

Sheryl Villegas, Director of Catholic Charities – Ashland and Wayne Counties, along with Sharon Long, and Diana Sharp, discussed the Parenting Made Better program for caregivers of youth aged 12 and under. The four-night series runs October 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the New Hope Community Church in Loudonville, Ohio. Sign up today by calling Tammy Kindle at 216-440-0383

(Record Date: September 19, 2023)

(Record Date: July 27, 2023)

Dr. Ashley and the Boss talk with Ashland Health Commissioner Vickie Taylor about their new location at 1211 Claremont Ave. and a new mobile clinic to better serve residents of Ashland County. More information about the Health Department can be found at: www.ashlandhealth.com or by calling 419.282.4231.

(Record Date: September 6, 2023)

Dr. Ashley and the Boss discuss the issue of suicide and what Ashland is doing to raise awareness and take action to reduce the number of people taking their own lives. Register for the September 24th Awareness Walk at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-suicide-prevention-awareness-walk-tickets-667564973807

(Record Date: July 17, 2023)

ACCADA Prevention Educators Kris Hickey and Wendy Lemon Discuss Vaping and its impact on our young people and what adults should know to have an informed discussion with their children and/or grandchildren.

Episode 32 – August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day


Dr. Ashley and The Boss bring attention to the issue of drug overdoses. For the last two years, over 100,000 Americans have died due to overdose. Contact ACCADA, Appleseed, or the Health Department to access the life-saving medication NARCAN (Naloxone). Visit the CDC for additional information on International Overdose Awareness Day: https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/featured-topics/ioad.html


(Record Date: August 14, 2023)

(Record Date: July 11, 2023)


The Prevention educators tackle feelings and emotions in today’s episode. Kris Hickey, Wendy Lemon, and Leanne White point out the need to normalize emotions and feelings and when professional help might be needed.

Ashland’s preeminent Prevention Educators, Kris Hickey, Wendy Lemon, and Leanne White, unpack social media’s role in substance use. They remind us that our “obsession” with social media isn’t limited to young people; adults are just as prone to being lured into too much screen time.
(Record Date: July 11, 2023)

Episode 25 – Reading, Writing, and Resuscitation – A Role for NARCAN in our Schools

(Record Date: July 11, 2023).Guest Tanya Blough (school nurse) joins Ashland’s Prevention Educators, Kris Hickey, Wendy Lemon, and Leanne White, in an important discussion about the benefits of NARCAN availability in our schools considering the recent surge in fentanyl and other opioids.

(Record Date: July 25, 2023)

Dr. Ashley Ackerman (“Dr. Ashley”) and MHRB Executive Director David Ross (“The Boss”) discuss the Board’s efforts to support and promote attitudes and services for mental health and substance use that promote wellness to people who live and work in Ashland County. The document can be found at: www.ashlandmhrb.org. A recent webinar put on by The National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems focused on the three legs – the recording can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0tNmHCf4zA&t=4322s

Dr. Ashley and The Boss also discuss the latest season of Prevention podcasts featuring the ACCADA prevention educators. Learn more about ACCADA at www.accada-rap.org