Behavioral Health department defers $5M problem‑gambling request after lawmakers warn of 988 consolidation risks
Department of Behavioral Health sought $5 million for a survey and consolidated campaign and said it will route problem‑gambling calls to 988; lawmakers raised concerns about burdening the suicide‑prevention line and requested more detail, and the agency deferred the item for follow‑up.
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The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health asked the Controlling Board for an additional $5 million to support a five‑year problem‑gambling survey and to consolidate campaigns and resources into a single web portal and helpline, but questions from lawmakers prompted the agency to defer the item.
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