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United to provide a platform for the voice of the people with mental illness.
United  to support persons and groups working to transform systems.
United to promote wellness, mental health recovery and resiliency.

From The Executive Director

Our Vision

News

Jack Cameron Wants You! For the OEC Board of Directors

We need dedicated consumer advocates to serve on our Board of Directors. If you might be interested in serving, please complete the Board Application Form and return ASAP.

 

Health Transformation Information

OEC's Health Home & Peer Support Webinar Powerpoint (2/5/13)

ODMH/ODADAS Merger

Info about Medicaid Health Homes

 

CPS Training

We are in the process of scheduling our next  CPS training, and will announce the dates and location ASAP.  In the meantime, feel free to fill out our application.

CPS Application - PDF version

CPS Application - Microsoft Word version

 

Young Adult CPS

We are very excited about the development of our Young Adult CPS Training for individuals between the ages of 18 and 26.  Please find that application here, and contact Mona Duffy with questions regarding the application process and when the first training is scheduled to be held.

 

Job Opportunities

Veteran's Administration Peer Support Hiring Initiative

more info

Community Resource Navigator at Shawnee Mental Health (Scioto, Adams, and Lawrence Counties)

more info

High-Risk Community Liaisons:

Central Region: more info

Cincinnati: more info

Western Region: more info

Current positions at Southeast Inc. (Service Specialists, etc):

more info

 

Advocacy Update:

PROPOSAL TO CLARIFY OHIO'S EXISTING COURT ORDERED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT LAW RECEIVES BILL NUMBER IN OHIO SENATE

to view SB 350

more info

OEC's response

to provide feedback

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT:

timeline

helpful info

STATE LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES:

ohio legislative service commission

oacbha

FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES:

library of congress

bipartisan policy center

 

We envision that all people whose lives have been affected by mental illness and addiction will live a meaningful life of wellness by implementing their choices in an accepting and supportive community.

                        Our Mission

The Ohio Empowerment Coalition, Inc. is a consumer-operated organization that consists of members statewide who are united to provide a platform for the voice of people with mental illness; to support persons and groups working to transform systems, and to promote wellness, mental health recovery, and resilience.

 

Our 5 Core Strategies

1.) To inspire hope and promote recovery

2.) To foster inclusive statewide outreach and involvement

3.) To facilitate empowerment and create leadership

4.) To advocate for consumer voice on social justice

5.) To provide education opportunities

 

 

 Events

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Young Adult CPS Training Program is now accepting applications! 

Click on the "Young Adult Programs" tab above for more information.

Applications due May 30th

 

Take the Ohio Association of Foodbanks' Survey on Health Navigation

If you a Peer Supporter, or work at an organization who serves peers and/or populations who will be affected by healthcase changes, click here to take the survey!  It will provide valuable information regarding the needs and current resources Ohio has to educate Ohioans about their coverage options.

 

Local DBSA Chapters

New Depression Bi-polar Support Alliance chapter in Columbiana County!  Click here for info.

The Zanesville/ Muskingum County DMSA Chapter has received a 2012 DBSA Rookie Award for their outstanding first year bringing supports to their area!  Check out the announcement here.  They are also throwing a fundraiser /Kentucky Derby party May 4th.

 

CPS Page Update!

The CPS Page has been updated with new and exciting Continuing Education Units to maintain your certificate! 

OEC featured by the Statewide Consumer Networks Institute's a second time!

You can read the September 2012  "Grantee Spotlight," which recognizes OEC's work on the Statewide Networking Project here.

 

The OEC has been invited to take part in SAMHSA's Social Inclusion Campaign

This grant will create the opportunity for OEC to advance the initiatives of SAMHSA's Social Inclusion Campaign related to public education and the utilization of social media tools to reach out to underserved populations and young adults in transition.

Specifically, it will afford us the ability to adapt our current Certified Peer Specialist training to create a Youth-Oriented CPS program aimed to more accurately address the unique issues that youth-in-transition and young adults ages 18-26 encounter. We are grateful and eager to begin our work on these socially-relevant and necessary endeavors!

 

ODMH, ODADAS Merge

for more info

to weigh in

for questions

Ohio Behavioral Health e-newsletter

 

Regional conference features consumer artwork & talent!

for more info

 

 

ODMH/OEC
Sponsored CFPT

more info

scholarship/TA application

 

 

 

 

 

 
 


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6797 N. High St. Ste 238 Columbus, OH 43085-2533
614.310.8054 877.643.6701 Fax 614.310.8966 oec1@ohioempowerment.org

Funded By: The Ohio Department Of Mental Health