Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Board Provide Services Of It’s Own?
No! Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 340.036 “Authority of Board to Contract for Services and Supports,” requires that addiction services and mental health services be delivered by providers under contract with a board. Services may be directly provided by a board only in the exceptional circumstances described in section 340.037 of the Revised Code.
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How Does this Levy Benefit Me?
The WCADMHS Board plans, funds, and monitors programming for the full Wood County Continuum of Care! Services range across an entire spectrum of mental health and substance use recovery services and benefit individuals living with behavioral health needs and their loved ones.
According to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year and, among people aged 12 or older in 2021, 8.6% (or 24.0 million people) had at least one drug use disorder.
How Long Will the Money Generated by this Levy Last?
Levy funds will last 10 years and help to fund prevention, education, intervention, treatment, and recovery services for ALL Wood County Citizens!
How Much Will This Levy Cost Me Annually?
Approximately $35 per year per $100,000 home. That’s roughly $0.67 per week for the entire year!
The WCADAMHS Board is also extremely fortunate to have diverse funding sources at the state, local, and federal levels. We are also always seeking out grants funding opportunities!
I Have a Question that Isn’t Listed – What Do I Do?
Feel free to contact Kaylee Smith, Manager of Marketing and Communications, at ksmith@wcadamh.org for any additional questions or concerns!
Is the WCADAMHS Board Requesting New Money?
No! This will be a 1.6 mill renewal levy, NOT a new tax. Our diverse funding sources at the local, state, and federal levels ensure we can provide a full continuum of care equitably.
What if I Can’t Get Out to Vote?
All Ohio voters whose registration information is up-to-date have the opportunity to vote in any election from the convenience of their own homes by requesting an absentee ballot. Absentee voting has many benefits — You can vote early, it is convenient, it reduces the chance of lines at the polls on Election Day, and absentee ballots are the first votes counted on Election Night. Voters need only fill out and return an application and their absentee ballot will be mailed to them so they may make their selections at their leisure and return their ballot to the board of elections ahead of Election Day. Want to request an Absentee Ballot? Click here to be directed to the Wood County Board of Elections.
What is a Levy?
A levy is a local tax that is placed on a ballot to be voted on by members of the community. Meaning your voice and vote matters!
What is a Mill?
A mill is the amount of tax payable per dollar of the assessed value of a property and is defined as one-tenth of a percent or one-tenth of a cent (0.1 cents). Mills are often communicated as cost per $100,000 of home property value. For example, a 1.6 mill levy would be approximately $35 annually per $100,000 home.
What Services Do the Providers Offer?
Inpatient and Outpatient Services, Housing, Group Services, Crisis Intervention, Substance Use Prevention, Case Management, Detoxification, Behavioral Health Counseling, Psychiatric Treatment, Medicated Assisted Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, School & After School Services, and more!
What Types of Special Projects is the WCADAMHS Board Working On?
Currently, we are partnering with school systems for youth prevention and intervention programs, working with local law enforcement to keep communities safe, and more!
Where Can I Vote In Person?
Wood County polling locations can be found by visiting the Wood County Board of Elections.
Where is the Best Place to See the Funds at Work?
Who are the WCADAMHS Board Providers?
Wood County Addiction Response Collaborative (ARC)
Children’s Resource Center (CRC)
The Cocoon
Wood County Educational Services Center (WCESC)
Harbor
The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Wood County (NAMIWC)
OhioGuidestone
Unison Health
Zepf Center
Who Does this Levy Benefit?
Local tax dollars always go to supporting, creating, or implementing programming completed by board-certified providers. Providers serve youth, adolescents, and adults with mental illnesses and/or addiction.
The WCADAMHS Board’s current administration rate is 7%. Approximately $0.93 of every tax dollar goes directly to Wood County services to aid in real-life difficulties including depression/anxiety/suicide, childhood behavioral problems, domestic violence, youth/adult substance use, and more, and $0.07 stays with the board for operations and administrative costs.
Who is Chairing the WCADAMHS Levy?
The WCADAMHS Board is honored to have President Rodney K. Rogers, Ph.D. and Sandra B. Earle, Pharm.D. serving as the Co-Chairs for our levy campaign.
President Rodney Rogers, Bowling Green State University
As president, Rogers continues to lead a transformation of Bowling Green State University. He has worked with faculty, staff, and institutional stakeholders to launch two university-wide strategic plans, including Forward., to ensure that BGSU embraces its role as a 21st-century public university for the public good.
Sandra B. Earle, Pharm.D., Associate Professor of Teaching in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Associate Dean for Assessment and Student Success, University of Findlay.
Dr. Sandra B. Earle brings a strong background in higher education to the volunteer role of university advocate at Bowling Green State University, which she assumed on February 23, 2018, when her husband, Dr. Rodney Rogers, was named the 12th president. As university advocate, Earle supports BGSU students, with a special interest in providing assistance to those in crisis and ensuring food security for all students. She champions campus and community initiatives in service to the public good and promotes civic engagement.
