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The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services wants to express our regret and sadness at the unfortunate events which took place at Chardon High School on Monday, February 27. We send our condolences to the victims of this tragedy and their families. Counseling services are being offered through the schools in light of this tragic event. Counseling services supported by the Board will continue to be available as the longer range impact of these events begins to be felt.

Dr. Robert Goldberg, Ph.D.
Board Chairman

Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting

From the American Psychological Association

It is typical for people to experience a variety of emotions following such a traumatic event. These feelings can include shock, sorrow, numbness, fear, anger, disillusionment, grief and others. You may find that you have trouble sleeping, concentrating, eating or remembering even simple tasks. This is common and should pass after a while. Over time, the caring support of family and friends can help to lessen the emotional impact and ultimately make the changes brought about by the tragedy more manageable. You may feel that the world is a more dangerous place today than you did yesterday. It will take some time to recover your sense of equilibrium.Click here for more.

Mission Statement

It shall be the mission of the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services to provide community leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based mental health and recovery services that are responsive to consumer-centered planning.

The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services ensures that quality mental health, alcohol and drug addiction services are available to all residents of Geauga County. The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services is dedicated to planning and coordinating a full range of community-based services that provide quality care and meet the needs of Geauga County residents.

• Allocates funds received from Federal, State and local sources to the appropriate agencies to ensure that quality mental health and substance abuse services are provided.
• Provides education and prevention services to the community.
• Assures quality and cost effectiveness of community programs by monitoring all aspects of programs provided by the agencies.

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Strategic Plan 2011-12

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"Excerpt from Value Statement"

The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, as the duly constituted local planning and funding authority, is responsible for the distribution of funds and administration of public mental health, alcohol and drug addiction services in Geauga County. It is the primary responsibility of the Board to develop, promote, and monitor services, facilities, and programs that are responsive to the behavioral health care needs of the citizens of Geauga County. It is the philosophy of the Board to support programs that are recovery based, defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as, "a journey of healing and transformation enabling a person with a mental health or chemical abuse problem to live a meaningful life in a community of his or her choice while striving to achieve his or her full potential".

The information contained on this website is not intended as a substitute for the expertise and judgment of qualified health care professionals. You should consult with your health care provider about all health-care issues.