
The Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board is composed of a diverse group of professionals and community representatives dedicated to improving mental health and addiction services in the county. The board includes individuals appointed by both the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and the Board of Clermont County Commissioners, ensuring a broad representation of expertise and lived experience.
These members serve on various committees including the Finance Committee and Program Committee, contributing to strategic planning, funding decisions, and oversight of mental health, addiction, and recovery initiatives.
The Board is intentionally composed of individuals from different parts of Clermont County who are either:
This blend ensures that the Board reflects the needs and perspectives of the community it serves, with members contributing both professional expertise and personal insight into the challenges of mental health and substance use recovery.
OMHAS Appointments
Elizabeth Atwell (07/01/2023-06/30/2027)
Gretchen Behimer (10/30/2024-06/30/2025)
Rebecca Cochran-Kasson (10/28/2021-06/30/2025)
Laura Perez (09/30/2022-06/30/2026)
County Appointments
Jara Bonner (3/9/2022-10/19/2025)
Joe Ellison (2/5/2025-2/4/2029)
Jeff Higgins (10/8/2025-10/7/2029)
Patty Lawrence (3/7/2019 - 5/31/2027)
Joy Lytle (12/28/2022-7/31/2027)
Tony Rees (12/28/2022-12/27/2026)
Officers/Executive Committee
Gretchen Behimer – Board Chairperson
Elizabeth Atwell – Vice-Chairperson
Patty Lawrence – Treasurer
Laura Perez – Secretary
Finance Committee
Patty Lawrence – Chairperson
Elizabeth Atwell
Rebecca Cochran-Kasson
Gretchen Behimer (ex officio)
Program Committee
Elizabeth Atwell – Chairperson
Jara Bonner
Joe Ellison
Joy Lytle
Laura Perez
Tony Rees
Gretchen Behimer (ex officio)
Lee Ann Watson, Executive Director - lwatson@ccmhrb.org
Denny Moell, Associate Director - dmoell@ccmhrb.org
Erica Pursley, Director of Operations - epursley@ccmhrb.org
Marcie Keith, Community Engagement Manager- mkeith@ccmhrb.org
Cindy Knoblauch, Office Manager/Fiscal Assistant - cknoblauch@ccmhrb.org
Clermont and Brown Crisis Hotline: (513) 528-SAVE (7283)
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