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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 43 – Dreams for the Least of Us: Substance Use in Ashland & Beyond
Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 43 – Dreams for the Least of Us: Substance Use in Ashland & Beyond
Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 43 – Dreams for the Least of Us: Substance Use in Ashland & Beyond
Tuesday 19th December 2023
David Ross discusses substance use, mental health challenges, and community support initiatives in Ashland County on 'Dreams for the Least of Us'.
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Episode Overview
- Addressing the alarming national statistics on suicide and drug overdose deaths
- Highlighting upcoming events and changes to Medicaid and Medicare rates
- Announcing the restart of Celebrate Recovery, a biblically-based 12-step program
- Emphasizing the significance of tailored services for those who have experienced loss during the holiday season
- Providing insights and resources for individuals seeking support and substance use professionals
Even one suicide or overdose fatality is too many.
Ever wondered how a community tackles the heavy issues of substance use and mental health? In this episode of 'Dreams for the Least of Us', David Ross, Executive Director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County, shares his insights. He talks about the pressing concerns of substance use disorders and the alarming rise in suicide and overdose deaths.
Ross highlights the importance of community efforts to address these crises and discusses the restart of Celebrate Recovery, a biblically-based 12-step program aimed at helping those in need. The episode also covers recent updates to Medicaid and Medicare rates, which aim to improve access to mental health and substance use services. Ross emphasizes the importance of tailored support for those grieving during the holiday season and touches on the ongoing developments around recreational marijuana legislation.
This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone seeking support or working in the field, all while reinforcing the community's commitment to health and recovery.