The Ohio Council is a statewide trade and advocacy association representing over 165 private businesses providing community-based prevention, substance use, mental health, and family services throughout Ohio. Our member organizations care for individuals and families across the lifespan by offering person-centered services and support. 

The demand for mental health and substance use services is unrelenting, as nearly 1-in-4 U.S. adults report experiencing a mental health condition each year. Unfortunately, the availability of treatment has not kept up, leaving many without access to the care they need to thrive. In the last year, only half of adults in need of mental health services accessed them, and youth experiencing mental health challenges, fared even worse - with only 43.9% receiving treatment in the past year. Further, over three-quarters (76,9%) of adults in need of support for a substance use disorder did not receive any treatment. [i],[ii]

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