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The Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board awarded 13 mini-grants to local organizations for the period of July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. The Mental Health and Recovery Board plans, funds, and monitors behavioral health services for Clermont County. The grants will fund evidence-based programs that enhance mental health and/or prevent addiction in the County. A total of $30,000 was allocated, with maximum funding per project of $3,000. 

The organizations selected for a mini grant are:

Amelia Elementary School, Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS): To purchase a one-year subscription for the PBIS Rewards System app that is currently used building-wide to support students by teaching positive social emotional skills, promoting strong academics, and providing a positive school environment. 

Celebrate Recovery, Leadership Training: To send eight (8) key leaders to a recovery conference to receive specialized training in mental health support, peer sponsorship, and recovery leadership.

Clermont County ISD, Mental Health Reset Room and Recharge Station: To provide a quiet, restorative space where employees can decompress, manage stress, and return to work with improved focus and well-being.

Clermont County Public Health, Bereavement Support Resource Pamphlet: To develop, print, and distribute an evidence-based bereavement support pamphlet specifically designed for families experiencing the death of a child.

Clermont County Public Library, Let it Go Art Journaling and Soothe by Sound Meditation: To provide eight (8) free program sessions that encourage mental wellness, reduce anxiety, and provide a creative outlet through meditation, relaxation, and expression.  

Felicity-Franklin Elementary, PBIS Cardinal Track Treasures: To enhance the school’s PBIS program through the purchase of incentives, materials, and resources to reinforce positive behavior and create a supportive school environment that fosters respect, responsibility, safety, and resilience.

Goshen School District, Sources of Strength (SOS): To support the continued implementation of the SOS comprehensive wellness program. SOS is a nationally recognized best-practices model for youth suicide prevention.

IPM Food Pantry, Summer Picnics: To provide summer picnics, freshly prepared hot meals, and “pop-up” picnics in various Clermont County communities for clients who are in need and to provide community mental health resource information and empowerment items. IPM’s Summer Community Picnic Program fosters a sense of well-being among families and individuals with food-insecurity who use the agency as a food resource.

McCormick Elementary, Second Step Social Emotional Learning: To support social emotional learning and facilitate discussions with students to foster a positive school climate through emotion management, situational awareness, and academic achievement.

Merwin Elementary, Visual Literacy and Positive Behavioral Supports: To purchase supplies needed for the PBIS Rewards System which helps build emotional regulation and social skills to foster “lifelong learners and productive members of the community”.

Miami Township Fire & EMS, Garage Talk: To implement an innovative community-based mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention initiative focused on adult men by embedding prevention messaging and resources into familiar environments such as car shows.

Milford School District, STARR Training: To support a nationally recognized Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Education (CTRS-E) training pathway within the district.

New Richmond Middle School, Sources of Strength (SOS) Support and Expansion: To provide a motivational speaker and supplies for the SOS youth suicide prevention program. 

On February 1, 2026, our office staff re-located to 4357 Ferguson Drive, Suite 270, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245 and will remain there through 2026. During that time, our current building at 2337 Clermont Center Drive Batavia, Ohio 45103 will be renovated into a Crisis Receiving Center. You can still reach us by phone at (513) 732-5400.

The Clermont County Coroner has issued a public warning regarding an increase in drug overdoses that he is calling "significant" and "concerning."

In a press release, Dr. Brian Treon says the rise in overdoses has been a consistent trend throughout the broader Southwest Ohio Region and signals a "pressing need for community vigilance and action."

Treon says his office has "observed a sharp uptick in drug-related overdoses," which includes a rise in fatalities, and aligns with data in neighboring counties.

Officials say the exact substances involved are still being analyzed, early indications are that fentanyl—along with other illicit drugs—are contributing factors.

"Unfortunately, we're seeing a disturbing rise in overdose-related events," Dr. Treon said in a statement. "The presence of fentanyl and other potent substances is putting lives at risk, and we need to collectively come together to address this public health crisis.

"If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please reach out for help," his statement continues. "There are resources available, and no one should feel alone in this fight."

Dr. Treon urges residents to take steps to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe:

• Stay informed: Educate you and your loved ones about the dangers of illicit drug use, particularly opioids and substances like fentanyl.
• Know the signs of an overdose: Symptoms can include slow or irregular breathing, unresponsiveness, and blue or purple lips.
• Carry Narcan: The lifesaving medication can reverse the effects of opioid overdoses and is available at pharmacies and through community programs.
• Reach out for help: If you or a loved one is struggling with addition, confidential resources are available, including the Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board.
• Call 911: Stay with the victim until first responders arrive.

  "We must act as a community to raise awareness, prevent further loss, and provide support for those in need," Dr. Treon said in a statement. "Every life is precious, and by coming together, we can make a difference." 

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