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.

As cannabis use becomes more common in Ohio, understanding the risks matters more than ever.

Our statewide public education campaign is focused on preventing misuse and providing Ohioans with clear, accurate information about ma*****na’s health and safety impacts.

Learn more and check out our baseline poll on ma*****na perception and use here: https://www.oneohiofoundation.com/public-education

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

On this Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice gave us the freedoms we cherish today.

We honor their courage and selflessness and keep their families who carry their loss in our thoughts.

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. 💙💚

Business leaders today are facing a growing challenge: how do we support workplace performance, culture, and wellbeing amid rising mental health and addiction concerns?

That’s why we’re proud to partner with The Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, RecoveryOhio, and the Ohio Business Roundtable to offer two impactful course opportunities designed to help leaders better understand and address mental health and addiction in the workplace.

We’re kicking off the conversation next week at the Statewide Grand Rounds on May 27, featuring renowned workplace mental health expert Dr. Kathy Pike, who will present:

“Workplace Mental Health and Addiction: Leadership Imperative for 21st Century Organizations.”

Don’t miss this important conversation on how organizations can lead with compassion, resilience, and action.

Learn more and register for virtual attendance by tomorrow, May 22: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dnBYTXZFUb6Grgq

New polling found that 41% of Ohioans report currently using ma*****na, up from 35% in 2024.

As ma*****na use among Ohio adults continues to rise, we have launched a public education campaign, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Commerce, on cannabis use, focused on addressing misinformation, correcting common misconceptions, and equipping individuals with accurate, accessible information to make informed decisions.

Leaders from across Ohio are applauding our joint effort and commitment to public awareness and responsible education, including Mayor Donald L. Mason of City of Zanesville; Ted St John of Hope Town Ohio; Greta Mayer of Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark, Greene & Madison Counties; Dr. Holly Raffle of Ohio University; Steve Stivers of Ohio Chamber of Commerce; Pat Tiberi of Ohio Business Roundtable; and Nick Lashutka of Ohio Children's Hospital Association.

Click through below to view their statements or read more here: https://bit.ly/4nyBMMC

We’re proud to share that our Executive Director, Alisha Nelson, is serving on Hope Town Ohio AI’s Advisory Board for the Ohio AI Leadership Summit 2026, taking place September 10 at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) in Rootstown, Ohio.

The summit will bring together leaders from across Ohio to explore how AI is shaping Behavioral Health, Recovery, and Workforce Systems, and how thoughtful innovation can strengthen communities across our state.

Learn more about the Ohio AI Leadership Summit: https://hopetown.ai/ai-summit/

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.