Kim Fraser, Executive Director
Lake County ADAMHS Board
9237 Mentor Ave., Unit B
Mentor, OH 44060
440-350-2193 – Office
Lake County ADAMHS Board Receives $53,584 to Provide Housing Access for Ohioans in Recovery
Columbus, OH – The Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMHS) Board is one of 11 entities slated to receive funding to help Ohioans recovering from substance use disorder obtain access to safe and stable housing.
In total, $1.2 million is being awarded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recovery Housing Program to support 11 Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) boards across the state in administering transitional housing assistance.
The Ohio Department of Development, which administers this program, provided the Lake ADAMHS Board with $53,584 in funding to support rental assistance that will help 21 men and women maintain a sober living environment and access outpatient services.
“Recovery doesn’t happen overnight, and no one should have to take that journey alone,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “These grants will ensure more Ohioans have the opportunity to reclaim their independence, rebuild their lives, and write a new chapter filled with hope and opportunity.”
“Stable housing is essential for sustained recovery. This funding allows us to support individuals as they take meaningful steps toward rebuilding their lives. We’re grateful for the opportunity to provide not just a place to live, but a foundation for healing and hope.” stated Kimberly Fraser, Executive Director, The Lake County ADAMHS Board.
The Recovery Housing Program provides rental subsidies for individuals in recovery with incomes at or below 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). These transitional housing options serve as a critical foundation for residents working to rebuild their lives and establish long-term stability.
Funding for the Recovery Housing Program is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered at the state level by Development’s Community Services Division. The 11 ADAMH boards receiving grants will support housing efforts for 1,001 Ohioans this program year.
The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio’s people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at development.ohio.gov.
For more information, contact on the grant contact Mason Waldvogel at Mason.Waldvogel@development.ohio.gov
About the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board: The Lake County ADAMHS Board plans, funds, monitors, and evaluates services available to residents who are living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. For more information, visit our website at HelpThatWorks.us
LFC input:
From the State website here are the grants to the other counties:
The following communities are receiving funds:
Clermont County will receive $37,154 to provide rent subsidies at certified recovery homes for men and women, supporting approximately 29 residents annually as they build a foundation for long-term sobriety.
Cuyahoga County will receive $168,547 to expand access to sober housing, allowing about 90 individuals to extend their stays in recovery homes by an additional three months while they secure income, housing, and stability.
Hancock County will receive $25,036 to provide rental and utility assistance to up to 12 individuals in early recovery.
Lake County will receive $53,584 to support rental assistance that will help 21 men and women maintain a sober living environment and access outpatient services.
Logan and Champaign counties will receive $33,572 to support rental assistance that will place 22 men and women in structured, supportive environments.
Lucas County will receive $303,076 to provide peer support, access to services, and structured daily routines for 110 individuals working toward long-term sobriety.
Mahoning County will receive $109,678 to assist 121 Ohioans in recovery by providing safe and structured sober housing options.
Montgomery County will receive $139,881 to offer rental assistance to an estimated 308 residents in certified recovery homes during their early recovery period.
Paint Valley ADAMH Region (Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, Pike, and Ross Counties) will receive $25,645 to provide rental subsidies for 52 low-income individuals in certified recovery homes across the five-county region.
Trumbull County will receive $284,426 to provide rent stipends for up to 200 residents, supporting them through their first year in recovery housing through contracts with eight certified providers.
Union County will receive $36,484 to help 36 individuals with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions access safe, drug-free housing.
LFC Input:
What are the statistics of the income and poverty in Lake County, Ohio?
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/lakecountyohio/PST045222
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