Delaware and Morrow County voters renew investment in locally-based services

The Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (DMMHRSB) is thankful for the continuation of levy support in Delaware and Morrow Counties following the passage of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Levy on Tuesday's ballot.

Combining a 1.0 mill renewal with a 0.5-mill increase, the levy will help sustain the local behavioral health system that more than 25,000 residents rely on each year.

"We are incredibly grateful to the voters of Delaware and Morrow Counties for recognizing the importance of these services and investing in the well-being of our communities," said DMMHRSB Executive Director Deanna Brant. "This outcome represents more than support for a levy. It represents a commitment to our neighbors, our families, and others in our communities who need support at some point in their lives.”

The Board funds a network of 10 non-profit behavioral health providers to ensure the presence of crisis intervention, school-based services, prevention programs, recovery services, and other supports.

The Board also wants to acknowledge the many individuals, organizations, community leaders, and volunteers who helped reach and educate voters throughout the campaign.

"We know this effort required a tremendous amount of work from supporters throughout both counties," Brant said. "We appreciate every person who shared their experiences, spoke with their neighbors, and helped explain why access to local behavioral health services matters. This was a community effort that would not have been possible without our network of supporters.”

With the levy approved, the Board will continue working alongside providers and other local partners to maintain and strengthen the local behavioral health system to ensure residents continue to have access to the services they need close to home.

About DMMHRSB

The Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is a publicly-supported alcohol, drug, and mental health (ADAMH) board that works to ensure high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services are available locally to all residents in our communities.

The mission of the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is to promote wellness and support recovery by planning, funding, and monitoring public mental health and addiction services for Delaware and Morrow Counties.