Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County

06/23/2026

🌡️ HEAT ADVISORY: Lucas County | June 29 – July 1

Extreme heat is dangerous — and deadly. After heat waves claimed thousands of lives across Europe, we know this isn't something to take lightly. Our neighbors without homes or air conditioning are most at risk.

Here's how YOU can help:

🧊 Open your doors.

Businesses, places of worship, organizations — register your space as an official cooling station for Toledo. It takes minutes and could save a life.

👉 Register here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/60d07a87877b458586686248130c4156

💧 Check on your elderly neighbors, unhoused community members, and anyone without AC.

🌊 Share this post — someone you know needs to see it.

06/22/2026

📢 ATTENTION VENDORS & CONSULTANTS: Thinking of applying for our "Access in Action Plan" RFP? Don't miss our upcoming virtual Bidders Conference!

While participation isn't mandatory, it is highly recommended to help you gather insights, clarify project deliverables, and ask questions directly to our team before submitting your proposal.

💻 Bidders Conference Date: Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

📧 How to Register: Register by emailing [email protected] to secure your spot

06/22/2026

🌳 What does a healthier Lucas County look like to you?

More neighborhood parks? Better access to fresh food? Stronger, more accessible mental health support?

Whatever your vision is, we need your voice to make it happen. The 2026 Community Health Assessment Survey is officially open!

Why your 5 minutes matters:
Your feedback directly shapes local support systems, guides wellness programs, and helps secure vital community funding right where we live, work, and play.

👥 Who should take it?

Lucas County Adults (18+)

Parents of children ages 0–11

🌐 Available in English, Español, and العربية.

⏱️ It takes just 5 minutes to make a lasting impact. Link in comments.

06/19/2026

Today is !

The holiday, which originated in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This day represents freedom and justice for Black Americans and serves as an opportunity for all of us to educate ourselves about the continued impact of trauma caused by slavery.

Today, we’re focusing on uplifting Black voices in mental health by highlighting Black-led mental health organizations. We hope you’ll celebrate Juneteenth by supporting their work. ♥️

AAKOMA PROJECT
BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective)
Black Girls Smile Inc.
Black Men Heal
Black Mental Health Alliance for Education & Consultation, Inc.
Black Mental Wellness
Call Blackline (www.callblackline.com | 1-800-604-5841)
The Loveland Foundation
Therapy For Black Girls
TherapyForBlackMen.org

Find more resources on Black and African American mental health at https://mhanational.org/reso.../communities-african-descent/

06/19/2026

📢 NOW OPEN: Request for Proposals for Access in Action Plan Consultant & Facilitator

The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County is officially seeking an innovative partner to help shape our next-generation accessibility framework.

Building upon our foundational Equity in Action work, the Access in Action Plan will deliberately shift our focus toward identifying and dismantling the systemic, real-world barriers that prevent local residents from reaching behavioral health care.

We are seeking a consultant to design a community-embedded model that addresses six core access barrier domains: Awareness (Public knowledge of available care) Navigation (Clarity of system entry points and provider handoffs) Geography (Equitable distribution of services across Lucas County) Language (Accessibility of materials for non-English speakers) Stigma (Overcoming systemic distrust or fear) System Complexity (Reducing structural or procedural delays) We are looking for evidence-informed, community-tested approaches that meaningfully capture population-level change and elevate the voices of individuals with lived experience.

🗓️ Critical Timeline:
June 22, 2026: Deadline to register for the virtual Bidders Conference
June 26, 2026: Virtual Bidders Conference (Live Webinar)
July 23, 2026 (5:00 PM ET): Electronic Proposals Due

Link in comments.

06/18/2026

BUILDING BRIDGES FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S MENTAL WELLNESS & RECOVERY 🌉✨

Real well-being happens right where we live, work, and gather. We are officially accepting applications for our Mental Wellness Community Grants! We are awarding funding of up to $5,000 per project to invest in innovative, everyday supports led by the people who know our neighborhoods best.

⚠️ Please note: This opportunity is strictly designed for local, grassroots initiatives. We want to fund everyday community supports that help Lucas County residents build healthy daily habits, stay connected, and find or maintain a meaningful path of recovery.

We are looking to fund local projects focused on:

🤝 Reducing Stigma: Initiatives that build understanding and break down isolation.

🧠 Everyday Wellness Skills: Creative workshops, peer circles, or activities promoting mental well-being.

🌱 Paths to Recovery Support: Neighborhood-based programs, mentoring, or social networks helping individuals navigate and sustain recovery.

🏡 Connecting Neighborhoods: Bringing people together to foster community support and resilience.

Eligibility Check:

✅ You are a local community group, neighborhood association, or faith-based team. (This grant does not fund formal, state-licensed clinical agencies.)

✅ Your group's total annualized budget is under $750,000.

✅ Your project directly serves Lucas County residents and finishes by December 31, 2026.

⏳ Deadline to Apply: June 30 at 5:00 PM. Late or incomplete application packets cannot be reviewed, so ensure all required templates (like your budget form) are saved and uploaded as PDFs.

👉 View the RFP and start your digital application: www.lcmhrsb.oh.gov/minigrant

06/18/2026

Announcing our newest additions to the Ohio Lucas County CIT partnership!

On June 8-12, the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County hosted another 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for First Responders at the Goose Hill Training Center at CTF. We had 14 participants from ProMedica Security, Lucas County Probation, Lucas County Parole, Lucas Metropolitan Housing, and IDER Security, LLC. earn their certificate, CIT pin, and patch. THANK YOU to EVERYONE (and the list is long) who played a role up front or did the necessary background work to make this training a success.

06/16/2026

The public is welcome to attend the in-person MHRSB Meeting today at 4 p.m.

The meeting packet is available via the MHRSB website under Board Information. Hard copies will be available at the meeting.

To watch the live meeting use this link https://www.lcmhrsb.oh.gov/watch/

06/15/2026