BOARD STAFF:

Christine Lakomiak, Executive Director

clakomiak@geauga.org

Office: 440-285-2282, Ext. 203

Mobile: 440-226-2287

Jim Mausser, Finance Manager

jmausser@geauga.org

Office: 440-285-2282, Ext. 202

Michelle Maneage, Clinical/Compliance Manager

mmaneage@geauga.org

Office: 440-285-2282, Ext. 205

Mobile: 440-226-7973

Teresa Slater, Office/Administrative Manager

tslater@geauga.org

Office: 440-285-2282, Ext. 204

GCBMHRS Board meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of each month. All meetings are held at the Board Administrative Offices located at 13244 Ravenna Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024. For more information, contact the Board office at 440-285-2282.

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

April 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM: Agency Relations

May 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM: Capital Planning Committee

May 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM: Planning and Policies

May 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM: Agency Relations

May 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM: Regular Board Meeting

June 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM: Capital Planning Committee

June 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM: Regular Board Meeting

July 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM: Regular Board Meeting

August 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM: Regular Board Meeting

September 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM: Regular Board Meeting

October 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM: Regular Board Meeting

November 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM: Regular Board Meeting

December 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM: Regular Board Meeting

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Board Member Openings: The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services is seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to recommend to the County and State appointing authorities to fill vacant volunteer Board member positions.

The Mission of the Board is 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.

If interested, you can call the Board office at 440-285-2282 or email Teresa Slater at tslater@geauga.org or click on one of the links below to complete a county or state appointment application.

Commissioners Application for Committee Appointment – Mental Health

OhioMHAS Board Member Application

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Crisis Text Line

Any person may need help in coping with a stressful situation. Reach out by text to communicate with someone trained to listen and respond in a method that is private, secure and confidential.

Text the keyword 4hope to 741 741 and expect a reply from a trained Crisis Counselor within five minutes. Your message is confidential, anonymous and secure.