The Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services Board of Logan and Champaign County (MHDAS) is one of 11 entities slated to receive funding to help Ohioans recovering from substance use disorder obtain access to safe and stable housing.
In total, $1.2 million is being awarded to support 11 Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) boards across the state in administering transitional housing assistance through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recovery Housing Program.
The Ohio Department of Development, which administers this program, provided MHDAS with $33,572 in funding to support rental assistance that will place 22 men and women in structured, supportive environments.
“Recovery doesn’t happen overnight, and no one should have to take that journey alone,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “These grants will ensure more Ohioans have the opportunity to reclaim their independence, rebuild their lives, and write a new chapter filled with hope and opportunity.”
The Recovery Housing Program provides rental subsidies for individuals in recovery with incomes at or below 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). These transitional housing options serve as a critical foundation for residents working to rebuild their lives and establish long-term stability.
Funding for the Recovery Housing Program is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered at the state level by Development’s Community Services Division. The 11 ADAMH boards receiving grants will support housing efforts for 1,001 Ohioans this program year.