OneOhio Recovery Foundation

Last week, our Executive Director, Alisha Nelson, and board member Ted St John, Founder & CEO of Hope Town Ohio, had the privilege of closing out RecoveyOhio Day at the 5th Annual Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) Drug Summit.

They joined Jennifer Ruff, Assistant Project Director at the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, for an insightful panel discussion: “From Seed Money to Sustained Operations: Finding and Maintaining the Funding You Need.”

Alisha shared how we are supporting prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts while helping build stronger, more resilient communities across Ohio. She also highlighted our grantmaking process, evaluation principles, the impact of our inaugural Regional Grant Cycle, which awarded $45.4 million to 245 projects statewide, and the latest updates on Regional Grant Cycle 2.

Thank you to the ONIC and RecoveryOhio for the opportunity to be part of this important conversation.

Someone you love may be living with both a mental health condition and a substance use challenge. What they need most is compassion, understanding, and someone who won’t give up on them. That support can begin with you.

And when the weight feels too heavy to carry alone, help is always within reach. Call or text 988 anytime, anywhere in the U.S. to connect with caring support.

Learn more during : 988lifeline.org

Our Executive Director, Alisha Nelson, recently had the privilege of presenting to the Ohio Institute for SUD Excellence (OISE) — a network of Ohio’s leading outpatient addiction treatment providers — about our prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts that are helping to strengthen communities and save lives across Ohio.

We’re grateful for opportunities to connect and collaborate with organizations that share a commitment to addressing substance use disorder and supporting recovery for Ohioans. By working together, we can continue creating meaningful, lasting impact for individuals, families, and communities. 💙💚

Last week, we launched a $20 million statewide public education campaign with the Ohio Department of Commerce on cannabis use, in response to rising ma*****na use and declining perceptions of risk.

“This effort is about ensuring Ohioans have clear, accurate information to protect their health and make informed decisions to safeguard their futures,” says Alisha Nelson.

Read more about our public education campaign:

Ohio targets $20M to warn expectant mothers of ma*****na health risks, promote youth prevention A $20 million campaign to raise awareness about ma*****na health and safety will launch this summer, focusing on maternal health and youth prevention.