Keeping Ashland Healthy

In the latest episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, Ashley Ackerman talks with Jeremy Smith, the Co-occurring Program Coordinator and Therapist at Appleseed Community Mental Health. Jeremy delves into his work in Ashland County and shares insights for the community, those seeking help, and aspiring counseling professionals.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. For 24/7 Emergency Assistance Call 419-289-6111.

In Episode two of Season Four, Ashley Ackerman talks with Mary Jo Janchar of ACCADA, the longest-employed substance use counselor in Ashland County. Mary Jo shares her experiences as a counselor and the changes she has noticed in behavioral health over the years.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. For 24/7 Emergency Assistance Call 419-289-6111.

For season 4 of 'Keeping Ashland Healthy' the MHRB wanted to go "in the trenches" with the people providing vital mental health and substance use services in Ashland County. In Episode 1, Ashley Ackerman and David Ross provide an overview of this season's people and subjects of focus. Recovery most often occurs in the context of a relationship, and in Season 4, you will get to know some of the people making that relationship a reality.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. For 24/7 Emergency Assistance Call 419-289-6111.

In this episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, host Ashley Ackerman is joined by Steve Black, a Supported Employment Specialist at Appleseed Community Mental Health Center in Ashland. They’ll discuss the importance of work and its role in recovery, the robust employment services that are available in Ashland and how these services are making a positive impact on many people locally.


The Mental Health and Recovery Board provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. For 24/7 Emergency Assistance Call 419-289-6111. Listen to “Keeping

On a brand-new episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, you’ll meet Pam LeMaster, an adult Counselor at Appleseed Community Mental Health Center in Ashland. Join host Ashley Ackerman as Pam shares insights from her meaningful experiences as a counselor and as the facilitator of the Suicide Grievers Group in Ashland County.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. For 24/7 Emergency Assistance Call 419-289-6111.

In this episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, Ashley Akerman, Director of Programs at the Mental Health and Recovery Board chats with Annette Ward, the Jail-Based Counselor at ACCADA. Tune in to hear about the many ways that Annette is making an impact on the lives of inmates at the Ashland County Jail.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. For 24/7 Emergency Assistance Call 419-289-6111. Listen to “Keeping

In this episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, Ashley Ackerman sits down with Lorie Mclaughlin- Peer Support Specialist at ACCADA, to discuss the roles of recovery houses and peer support. Lorie shares her first-hand knowledge as a person who is in recovery herself while also serving others in Ashland County as they work toward recovery from substance use.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. For 24/7 Emergency Assistance Call 419-289-6111.

It’s a new season of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast. Season three begins with Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County Executive Director, David Ross and Director of Programs, Ashley Ackerman introducing upcoming topics and sharing some background information about the guests they’ll be talking with.


The Mental Health and Recovery Board provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. For 24/7 Emergency Assistance Call 419-289-6111. Listen to “Keeping Ashland Healthy" on the iHeart App or wherever you get your podcasts.

On the next episode, Rick Ford, Director of ACCADA recaps season two of “Keeping Ashland Healthy” and discusses the importance of being trauma informed.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. For 24/7 Emergency Assistance Call 419-289-6111.

On the last episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, ACCADA Prevention Educators Wendy Lemon and LeAnn White spoke with Catherine Puster, Loudonville-Perrysville Superintendent. The next episode continues the conversation concerning the challenges faced by school districts and the assistance provided by ACCADA.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board provides support, direction, and resources to guide you to the help you need. For 24/7 Emergency Assistance Call 419-289-6111. Listen to “Keeping Ashland Healthy" on the iHeart App or wherever you get your podcasts.