Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 107 – Levy Success and Next StepsKeeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 107 – Levy Success and Next Steps
Keeping Ashland Healthy
On today’s episode, David celebrates the recent success of the levy and talks about the new and expanded programming the levy funds will bring. Thank you for voting YES and Continuing the Caring in Ashland County! The Board can be reached by visiting...
18:23•11 Nov 2025
Celebrating Levy Success: A New Chapter for Ashland's Mental Health Services
Episode Overview
- Celebrating the successful levy vote with a focus on community support.
- Plans to enhance and expand mental health and substance use services.
- Emphasis on local crisis services for better regional understanding.
- Introduction of mobile response stabilisation services as a pilot programme.
- Commitment to prevention strategies to build resilience and reduce crisis.
“"The margins, 19 points, 59 to 40, really... It was just more than I could have hoped for."”
Witness the remarkable journeys of those who have faced addiction head-on in this enlightening episode of 'Keeping Ashland Healthy.' David Ross, Executive Director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County, celebrates the community's support for the replacement levy, which promises to enhance mental health and substance use services. The episode dives into how these new funds will bolster existing programmes and introduce innovative initiatives like mobile response stabilisation services and expanded liaison programmes in schools.
Ross expresses gratitude for the community's overwhelming vote of confidence, highlighting the importance of being competitive in attracting a high-quality behavioural health workforce to Ashland County. He also discusses the significance of local crisis services and the ongoing effort to triple down on prevention strategies. By focusing on resilience-building and early intervention, Ashland County aims to prevent crises before they escalate.
With a mix of personal anecdotes and broader insights, this episode is a heartfelt thank you to the community and a roadmap for future growth and support in mental health services. So, what does the future hold for Ashland County's mental health initiatives? Tune in to find out how you can be part of this transformative journey.

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