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Join us in welcoming Adams, Madison, Montgomery and Pike counties as the seventh cohort of Ohio START! We are excited to see the model grow and bring hope to more families.
“This program has changed my life, it is the best thing that has happened to me.” – START mother, Tuscarawas County
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From the Field: County Highlights | |
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Ottawa
Ottawa County START has started the Certification Process.
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Stark
The new Ohio START dyad in Stark has opened their first Ohio START case.
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Muskingum
Muskingum County START has accepted their first case.
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Brown
Brown County JFS recieved the Point of Pride Award for contributions to the community.
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Delaware
Delaware County hired a new FPM, Toni Cochenour. Welcome, Toni!
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Ashtabula, Fairfield, Brown & Warren
START team members from these counties presented at the Ohio START Summit.
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2024 Ohio START Summit is a Success! | |
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Ohio START hosted the 6th Annual Ohio START Summit May 2 at a new venue with more than 200 START team members in attendance. Stefanie Robinson from Hope Recovery Community kicked off the day with an inspiring keynote address, followed by a panel of START fathers, several breakout sessions and awards recognizing outstanding Ohio START staff and partners throughout the state.
During the Summit, Ohio START announced the expansion of its model to include Adams, Madison, Montgomery and Pike counties, marking the addition of a seventh cohort and bringing the total number of participating counties to 56.
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Ohio START Family Peer Mentor of the Year: Angie Mueller, Allen County | |
Ohio START Community Partner of the Year: Deanna Vietz, Brown County | |
Ohio START Supervisor of the Year: Kari Vebenstad, Lucas County | |
Ohio START Caseworker of the Year: Angela Cochran, Trumbull County | |
Ohio START Champion of the Year: Cara Finney, Fairfield County | |
2024 Ohio START Family Peer Mentor of the Year (Posthumous): Moneka (Minnis) Jones, Gallia County | |
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Honoring Moneka (Minnis) Jones
In honoring Moneka (Minnis) Jones as the 2024 Ohio START Family Peer Mentor of the Year, we pay tribute to a remarkable individual whose journey was deeply intertwined with her commitment to family, faith, and service. Moneka's impact exceeded her role as a family peer mentor, leaving a lasting mark on the lives of those she touched, and the Ohio START program as a whole. Moneka's commitment to Ohio START’s mission was powerful, and we celebrate not only her remarkable achievements, but also the enduring legacy of compassion, resilience, and hope.
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Thank you to our sponsors!
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Presentations from Ohio START Leadership | |
On Ohio Wears Blue Day, Ashtabula County Children Services hosted their annual It Takes a Community luncheon to celebrate outstanding families and community partners for their support and dedication to the community. Ohio START Regional Managers Jen McClellan & Jennifer Millisor were honored to keynote this inspiring event. | |
Ohio START Regional Manager, Jen McClellan, attended ResilienceCon in Nashville, Tennessee to co-presented recent Ohio START research with evaluation partners from the Ohio State University. | |
Seneca County START Creates Value Statement | |
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Seneca County worked with their steering committee and direct line team to develop a values statement for START in Seneca County:
The Seneca County Sobriety, Treatment, and Reducing Trauma team values authenticity, consistency, honesty, and transparency while supporting families in recovery. The team accepts that there will be wonderful times and challenging times and pledges to stay the course, listen and learn from others, never give up, and strive to ensure children's safety while minimizing trauma.
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Warren County Success Story
Katie graduated from the START program in Warren County last month. She has put in hard work and dedication to achieve this accomplishment, and the team could not be happier for her and her child. Katie's dedication was seen throughout her journey, and she was able to find her voice and advocate for herself. She had an amazing support system, but it was her that decided enough was enough and she was ready for a change. Way to go, Katie!
Share your success story to be featured in the next newsletter here.
Nominate an Ohio START staff member to be spotlighted here.
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Ohio START recently created a MythBusters document to address common myths for the START program. The document can be found in the document portal and via the link above. If anything should be added, let us know!
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Please Share Upon Completion of Ohio START
You can now participate in a phone interview study about your experience. If you participate in an interview from Ohio University or Ohio State University, you will receive a $75 gift card.
If you are co-parenting, each parent that completes Ohio START can participate and receive a gift card. Your participation is voluntary. Interviews can be over the phone or via video conference call.
To schedule an interview text or call: 740-486-0065
Each interview will last approximately 45 minutes.
Or email: OhioSTART.parentinterview@gmail.com
IRB Number: 19-F-40
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Ohio START Job Postings
Do you have an open Ohio START position? Please send the details of your open positions to christine@pcsao.org to post on the Ohio START website.
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Onboarding and Ongoing Peer Supporter Supervision Two-Part Webinar
The Weitzman Institute, in partnership with OhioMHAS, has announced a two-part Onboarding and Ongoing Peer Supporter Supervision webinar series. The free trainings will discuss the importance of creating a supportive organizational environment and mastering mentorship strategies for peer supporter staff. Part 1 will take place on May 21 from 12-1 p.m. Part 2 will take place on June 18 from 12-1 p.m. Register here.
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Upcoming Emotional CPR (eCPR) Certification Opportunities
The P.E.E.R. Center, with support from OhioMHAS, has announced new dates for its Emotional CPR (eCPR) certification trainings. eCPR is an educational program developed by the recovery movement designed to teach people to assist others through an emotional crisis by three simple steps: C = Connecting, P = emPowering, and R = Revitalizing. Upcoming certification classes will be offered on June 5 and 7. Click the button below for more information and to register. Email info@thepeercenter.org with questions.
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SAMHSA Issues New Brief: Person-Centered Planning
This issue brief provides information for State Mental Health Authorities (SMHA) about strategies for promoting person-centered planning (PCP) to enhance the quality of behavioral health services and the valued recovery outcomes of those that use them. Read the brief here.
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Register: Ohio's 2024 Mental Health & Addiction Conference
Register now for Ohio’s 2024 Mental Health and Addiction Conference: Building the Systems of Care hosted by OACBHA, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, and the Ohio Department of Health on June 3-4 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus. Previously known as the Opiates and Other Addictions Conference, this two-day conference will focus on efforts related to mental health, opiate and other addiction prevention, education, intervention, treatment, recovery, family supports, community engagement, and more.
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Learning Community Discussions 2024 Schedule
Here are the 2024 dates for Learning Community Calls for caseworkers, supervisors, administrators, behavioral health workers, and family peer mentors. Please note that future dates are subject to change.
Caseworkers
Calls will occur on the third Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Here is the Zoom link. Calls will be based on county size, divided into the following three groups: Metro/Large, Medium, and Small.
- Metro/Large call: July 17, Oct. 16
- Medium: May 15, Aug. 21, Nov. 20
- Small: June 19, Sept. 18, Dec. 18
Supervisors
Calls will occur bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The dates are as follows: May 16, July 18, and Sept. 19. Here is the Zoom link.
Administrators
Calls will occur quarterly on the third Thursday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The dates are as follows: May 16, and Aug.15. Here is the Zoom link.
Behavioral health workers
Calls will occur quarterly on the third Thursday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The dates are as follows: July 18, and Oct. 17. Here is the Zoom link.
Family peer mentors
Calls will occur monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The dates are as follows: May 29, June 26, July 31, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 30, and Nov. 27. Here is the Zoom link.
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Visit the training calendar below to register | |
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Trauma & Resilience: Identifying children, parents and families at risk
May 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Family Team Meetings
May 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Introduction to START for New Staff
May 16 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Supervisor Professional Learning Community
May 16 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Nurturing Parenting Refresher
May 20 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
May 22 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
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Family Toolkit: Genograms, ecomaps, and more!
May 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Ohio START is a program of PCSAO and an affiliate of the National START Model
Our Mission: We approach Substance Use Disorders with compassion, understanding and hope for recovery. We work as a team, supporting and holding each other accountable. We believe in family, love, equity, and redemption.
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