Ohio Needs MHFA:
Advocate to
Bring It Back!
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) has removed MHFA training from its budget, ending five years of vital support.
Why It Matters
- Our teen and older adult programs are at full capacity.
- Over 1,200 people are on a waiting list for training.
- Colleges have been limited to just five classes due to funding.
- Churches, nonprofits, schools, and first responders rely on MHFA to respond to mental health crises.
What’s at Risk
Without funding, we lose momentum in building a statewide network of trained mental health responders.
A Path Forward
We value our partnership with OhioMHAS and believe even partial funding can help us continue serving those who need MHFA most.
Please join us in advocating for MHFA support!
Step One
Think about why you support MHFA and what will happen now that OhioMHAS has not included MHFA in their two-year budget cycle.
Step Two
Sign the Petition for Continued Funding in Ohio.
Why is MHFA Important to YOU?
Voices from the Petition Launch