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  • Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 58 – MHRB of Ashland County Provider Spotlight – Rick Ford

Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 58 – MHRB of Ashland County Provider Spotlight – Rick Ford

Tuesday 21st May 2024

Rick Ford of ACCADA discusses substance use prevention, treatment services, and challenges in Ashland's behavioral health system.
25 minutes
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Supportive
Inspiring

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Keeping Ashland Healthy
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Rick Ford on Ashland's Fight Against Substance Abuse

Episode Overview

  • Rick Ford shares insights on the services provided by Akata
  • Discussion on challenges faced by organizations in the community behavioral health system
  • Importance of prevention services and peer recovery support
  • Focus on creating a non-judgmental and compassionate environment for recovery
  • Highlighting Akata's longstanding presence and experience in the community
Let's support, not judge. Prevention services and peer recovery support play a crucial role in helping individuals navigate their journey to recovery.
Picture this: You're in a small community where everyone knows everyone, and the fight against substance abuse is personal. In this episode of 'Keeping Ashland Healthy', Dr. Ashley and The Boss sit down with Rick Ford, the Executive Director of the Ashland County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ACCADA). Rick dives into the nitty-gritty of substance use prevention and treatment services that ACCADA provides to the community.
He opens up about the unique challenges faced by those working in the community behavioral health system, from limited resources to the stigma that often surrounds mental health and addiction issues. Rick’s passion for creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment for individuals seeking help is palpable. If you’re curious about how small communities tackle big issues like substance abuse and mental health, this episode offers a front-row seat to the conversation.
Whether you're directly affected by these issues or just want to understand more about them, Rick's insights are both eye-opening and inspiring.