Date: March 19, 2024
In an effort to foster activities that promote improved mental health and prevent addiction, or the harm associated with addiction, the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board is pleased to announce an opportunity for funding.
We are looking for innovative projects that will positively affect mental health and/or prevent addiction for any age group. A total up to $30,000 is available for programs serving Clermont County residents; the maximum funding per project is $3,000. The grant period is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Any organized group in Clermont County, with the exception of the contract agencies of the Mental Health and Recovery Board, can apply for funding. Previously funded applicants are eligible to reapply. Applicants must have some type of fiscal structure in place to account for the awarded funds, which may not be used to cover ongoing operating expenses.
To apply for a mini grant, please submit a brief proposal that includes the following:
• Name and type of organization seeking funding.
• Name and phone number of contact person.
• Address and phone number of organization.
• Description of the activity/purpose for which the grant will be used.
• Explanation of how the activity will promote positive mental health and/or prevent addiction.
• Description of what part of the activity the mini-grant will fund if used with other monies.
• Date of activity, if this is appropriate.
• A completed budget form (enclosed).
Proposals must be received or postmarked no later than Monday, May 17, 2024 to:
Mini-Grant Project
c/o Cindy Knoblauch
Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board
2337 Clermont Center Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
Applications may also be emailed to cknoblauch@ccmhrb.org
Prevention activities must be evidence-based in order to be eligible for funding. Funding cannot be used to purchase equipment such as iPads, iPods, tablets, or other electronic items. Any group receiving funding will be required to present a brief report to the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board on its efforts and results following completion of the activity. In addition, a final accounting of funds and receipts showing all expenditures must be submitted within 60 days after the end of the activity. All unused funds must be returned to the Mental Health and Recovery Board.
Finally, mini-grant recipients are encouraged to allow the Mental Health and Recovery Board to publicize their organizations and programs. It should be noted that mini-grants may not be available in future years, so mini-grants should be viewed as one-time only funding.
Good luck on your application and feel free to pass this information along to others.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Knoblauch at the Board’s office at 513-732-5400 or cknoblauch@ccmhrb.org
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
HEALTHCARE
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
Call 513.732-5408 or email Marcie Keith at mkeith@ccmhrb.org for more information
Call 513.528.SAVE (7283)
A free support group for connection and healing with others who have lost loved ones to death by suicide. The group is based on the work of Dr. Alan Wolfelt who uses the metaphor of a wilderness to assist survivors on navigating through grief and mourning. Starts August 7, 2023.
Participants will receive grief education and compassionate support from the facilitators and one another. The process will honor each individual and their unique grief experience. This is a No-Cost and Drop-In Group. There is no need to register.
This open group will meet at 4633 Aicholtz Rd. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 5:30-7:30pm. For more information, please call (513) 752-1555 ext. 5288 or visit child-focus.org. Sponsored by the Clermont Mental Health & Recovery Board.
Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board Executive Director Lee Ann Watson
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services
Call (513)732-5400
BATAVIA, OH -- At their monthly meeting on June 8, the Board of Directors of the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board (CCMHRB) selected Lee Ann Watson, Ph.D. as the Board’s next Executive Director. At their July 18 meeting, the Board approved a three-year contract with Watson, effective Aug. 1. She has served as the Board’s Associate Director for 15 years.
“After a six-month, national search, I am delighted that Lee Ann Watson will be taking the helm at CCMHRB,” said Patty Lawrence, Chair of the CCMHRB Chair. “Dr. Watson is dedicated to the Clermont community and has developed strong relationships with providers, law enforcement, and community leaders in Clermont throughout her career. More importantly, Lee Ann understands the Mental Health Board and community needs in the coming years. I am excited about the direction of the board and the important work she will accomplish.”
The CCMHRB’s previous Executive Director, Karen Scherra retired as of July 31. Scherra had worked for the board for over 33 years, the last 25 years at the helm of the organization. While leaving the board after so many years is bittersweet, according to Scherra, she added “Lee Ann and I have always worked as a team and I believe she will maintain the foundation I established at the board, but also bring a fresh perspective and implement new ideas, and I am excited about the future of our behavioral system under her leadership.”
The Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board is responsible for planning, monitoring, evaluating and funding all publicly funded prevention and treatment services and recovery supports in the county. The board does not provide any direct services for mental illness and addiction, but contracts with local non-profit agencies – Child Focus, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health and Hope Community Center – to provide needed services. It is governed by a 14-member, volunteer Board of Directors, appointed by Clermont’s Board of County Commissioners and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS).
Clermont and Brown Crisis Hotline: (513) 528-SAVE (7283)
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