MHARS Lorain County

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On Thursday, November 16, OhioMHAS hosted the 2023 Ohio Prevention Conference in Columbus. Tonya Birney, director of Prevention Services at the Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County sat on a panel of Project Directors who influenced health equity through collaborative efforts. She and fellow Collective Impact team members, who work continuously addressing social determinants of health throughout the county joined hundreds of counterparts from across the State of Ohio. Sessions included discussing and planning future efforts and successful county- wide programs. Staff from Lorain County Public Health, the Urban League of Lorain County, The LCADA Way, the MHARS Board and the Educational Services Center of Lorain County, who are all part of Lorain County’s team, were also in attendance. It was great to see Lorain County acknowledged as a leader in the State addressing social determinants of health. ... See MoreSee Less