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DeWine Signs Order on Solar Eclipse Safety

Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order on Wednesday that directs all state departments and agencies to be prepared to ensure the health and safety of all Ohioans and visitors before, during and after the forthcoming solar eclipse. The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 will cross a 124-mile-wide band in the state of Ohio, the governor’s office said in a news release. Only 21 total solar eclipses have crossed the lower 48 states during the existence of the U.S. The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806, and the next total solar eclipse will not pass through Ohio until the year 2099.

The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) is coordinating the state’s preparation and response to the event, and all law enforcement agencies are prepared to respond with necessary personnel and resources to assist local law enforcement in contributing to the safety and security of Ohio residents and tourists.  The event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to the state. The influx of visitors prompted state agencies to work together to ensure everyone is prepared and safe before, during and after the event. Travelers are urged to arrive early and stay late to avoid the heaviest traffic. Additional preparedness resources are available at eclipse.ohio.gov and events surrounding the eclipse can be found at ohio.org/eclipse.

 

 

Behavioral Health Peer Support Services Stakeholder Meeting, Tuesday March 19, 2024, 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Ohio Department of Medicaid and OhioMHAS will hold a virtual stakeholder meeting to present an update on the new Mental Health Peer Support Service that is being added to the Medicaid Behavioral Health benefit package. Peer support is currently available as a Medicaid benefit for those with substance use disorder (SUD) and as a part of several evidenced-based practices. This new service will expand coverage for individuals with mental health needs.  

 

 

Landlord Mitigation Program Funding Opportunity Deadline Today

OhioMHAS would like to share the Landlord Mitigation Program funding opportunity for the Stepping Up Counties.  The information session was held on March 8th and the video recording will be uploaded on the RFI web page soon.  The RFI is open and you can find the RFI information by clicking here.  Please submit e-mail of interest to: [email protected] and the deadline to respond to the RFI is March 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

 

 

Hill Day 2024: June 5-6, 2024 - Register Now!

Have you reserved your spot to advocate with us in Washington, D.C., June 5-6, 2024?

Space is filling up fast for our first in-person Hill Day in five years, and we'd love to see you there - don't miss your chance!

REGISTER NOW!

This is a great opportunity to sit down face to face with your elected officials and their staff to share your stories, as well as those of your organizations and the people you serve. 

Hearing directly from you, their constituents, is invaluable to convincing them to prioritize our collective policy solutions. With a greater understanding of their communities' needs and your ideas for shaping the future, they can take the necessary action to help us get there.

Join us in June, and together, we'll share solutions and urge our elected officials to support key mental health and substance use care initiatives that expand access to care and bolster the workforce.

  • Have questions about registration, travel, lodging or event logistics? Contact the Events Team.
  • Have questions about the Public Policy Institute, Capitol Hill visits or legislative asks? Contact the Policy Team
 

Over 1 In 10 High School Seniors Report Using Delta-8 THC

More than 11% of high school seniors report using delta-8 THC — a compound closely related to the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that’s legal in many states thanks to a loophole in the 2018 farm bill — according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study, led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, is one of the first to offer a nationwide snapshot of teenage use of delta-8, a little-researched cannabis product with psychoactive effects that has grown in popularity in recent years.

 
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