Dear Editor,
The Delaware-Morrow and Mental Health and Recovery Services Board would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the voters of Delaware and Morrow Counties for supporting the future of local behavioral health services with the approval of our levy in the Nov. 3 election.
This vote represents a renewed commitment to the health and well-being of our families, friends and neighbors. This investment ensures that individuals and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges can continue to find health, healing and hope close to home.
This support is not something that we take for granted. Residents have many competing priorities and no requests for public support are taken lightly. We’re grateful that our communities recognize the importance of sustaining these critical, locally-based services.
We’d like to thank the many individuals, organizations, community leaders, elected officials, providers, volunteers, and other supporters who helped make this outcome possible.
Whether you displayed a yard sign, shared information with a neighbor, wrote a Letter to the Editor, made a phone call, or simply took the time to learn about the levy and cast your vote, you played a key part in this effort. You are part of the reason our residents will continue receiving the help they need, where and when they need it.
Thank you.
Your renewed support also brings renewed responsibility. Our Board remains committed to being a responsible steward of public resources and to working with our local provider network and community partners to ensure these services continue to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.
Thank you, Delaware and Morrow Counties, for believing in the importance of this work and investing in the future of our communities.
With gratitude,
Deanna Brant
Executive Director
Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board