About
The Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board shall, in partnership with our community; plan, develop, evaluate, and provide for high quality, cost effective, appropriate mental health and substance use treatment and prevention services that are accessible to the residents of Delaware and Morrow Counties.
Statutorily empowered by Ohio Revised Code Section 340, the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, an ADAMH Board, exists to provide a unified system of mental health treatment and supports for individuals residing in Delaware and Morrow Counties with mental illness and addiction. Other statutory responsibilities include:
- Establish a community support system available for every alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health service district;
- Protect the personal liberty of mentally ill persons so that they may be treated in the least restrictive environment;
- Encourage the development of high quality, cost effective, and comprehensive services, including culturally sensitive services;
- Foster the development of comprehensive community mental health services, based on recognized local needs, especially for severely mentally disables children, adolescents, and adults;
- Ensure that services provided meet minimum standards established by the director of mental health and addiction services;
- Promote the delivery of high quality and cost-effective addiction and mental health services;
- Promote the participation of persons receiving mental health services and addiction services in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of these services.
Mission
DMMHRSB shall, in partnership with our community; plan, develop, evaluate, and provide for high quality, cost effective, appropriate mental health and substance use treatment and prevention services that are accessible to the residents of Delaware and Morrow Counties.