Keeping Ashland Healthy

On today’s episode, Counselor and Co-Occurring Program Coordinator Jeremy Smith joins me to discuss the upcoming Rally for Recovery at Brookside Park. If you or someone you love is affected by substance use, we invite you to join Appleseed Community Mental Health Center for the Light the Way Recovery Rally—a day of hope, healing, and connection. Tuesday, September 23rd, from 3:30 to 7:00 PM at the Pavilions at Brookside Park Main in Ashland. Meet local support resources, honor loved ones, enjoy free refreshments, fun and games for all ages, special giveaways, and inspiring testimonies every 45 minutes. Stand with our community and help light the way to recovery. For more information, contact the Board at www.ashlandmhrb.org/ or call 419.281.3139.


(Record Date: September 11, 2025)

The Mental Health & Recovery Board will give away five unique animal-themed stress relievers at this year’s fair. Each day of the fair, the Board will provide information about local mental health and substance use resources. Come by and see us in the Gold Merchants building anytime. For more information and a listing of all the Board’s upcoming events, visit us at www.ashlandmhrb.org/ or call 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: September 5, 2025)

The Levy Campaign is on! Join us September 10th at 8:30 a.m. at the Upper Convo for a complimentary breakfast and your chance to grab a levy yard sign. This replacement levy helps keep Ashland strong by funding school-community liaisons, crisis response, prevention in schools, and services for seniors.Want to learn more or get involved? Visit ContinueTheCaring.com or call 419-281-3139. You can also visit the Board’s website at ashlandmhrb.org. Together, we can continue the caring in Ashland!Sign up for the September 10th Levy Kickoff Breakfast Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/levy-kickoff-breakfast-tickets-1581815224919?aff=oddtdtcreator .

(Record Date: August 27, 2025)

On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, David welcomes back the Prevention Gals from ACCADA. The Board funds prevention/education services in every school district. The prevention/educators talk about what surprised them last year, the dramatic increase in vaping and vape stores, and their goals for the upcoming school year. Learn more about ACCADA’s prevention programming by visiting their website (www.accada.org/) or calling them at 419.289.7675. For more information about the Board, visit us at  www.ashlandmhrb.org or call us at 419.281.3139

(Record Date: August 14, 2025)

In today’s Keeping Ashland Healthy episode, David discussed Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2025. He reviews national, state, and local overdose data but focuses on Ashland resources, programs, and initiatives designed to eliminate overdoses in the county. Learn more about the Board’s efforts at www.ashlandmhrb.org or by calling us at 419.281.3139

(Record Date: August 7, 2025)

On today's episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Sunny McCarty and Ashley Williams discuss the Ashland Church Community Emergency Shelter Services (ACCESS) program with David. The ACCESS program is unique in the county and continues to grow, impacting more lives by reducing homelessness, teaching skills, and ensuring people are seen and heard. Learn more by visiting their website at www.ashlandaccess.com or by calling 419-903-0099. 

(Record Date: July 24, 2025)

On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, David summarizes a recent document from the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation focusing on the impact of stigma on suicide. Stigma is defined, why it is a problem is explored, and finally, what we can all do to reduce stigma is outlined. Learn more at the www.ohiospf.org/resources/  or by calling the Board at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: July 16, 2025)

On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss recap Ohio’s 2025 Mental Health Conference, discuss two new Mobile Crisis Services in Ashland County (MRSS & Adult Mobile Crisis) and explore the latest in Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal (Maudsley Deprescribing, Laura Delano’s Book, Anders Sorensen’s Work & Book, and Brooke Siem’s Efforts) Click on the hyperlinks for more information or by calling the Board at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: July 8, 2025)

On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss explore ways families can enjoy the summer months and stay connected in Ashland County. Maintaining connections is vital for mental, physical, and social health, and Ashland offers many opportunities for the whole family. Learn more about staying connected at https://www.ashlandmhrb.org/blog/11-creative-ways-to-keep-kids-engaged-this-summer/ or by calling the Board at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: June 24, 2025)

On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss explore the origins and history of Peer Support in Community Behavioral Health. They spend time discussing a local Peer Recovery Program (Pathways) funded by the Board through Catholic Charities. Peer Supporters offer a unique view and strengthen the Behavioral Health Continuum of Care. Learn more about Pathways by visiting their website, calling Catholic Charities (419.289.1903), or the Board at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: June 12, 2025)