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Hamilton County approves HCR 1 Ohio grants including funding for new crisis center and community prevention programs
Summary
The Board approved four HCR 1 Ohio contract items: A1 Stigma Free Coalition ($90,000 prevention grant), Talbert House capital/treatment support ($650,000) for a Hamilton County Crisis Center opening in July, Fatherless to Fearless expansion for youth and a recovery-supports grant to Cincinnati Union Bethel (HER Cincinnati).
Hamilton County commissioners on May 15 approved four contract awards under the county’s HCR (Health and Community Resources) 1 Ohio local allocation, directing prevention, treatment and recovery-support dollars to local providers.
The board approved the following items as part of the regular agenda:
- A1 Stigma Free Coalition: a prevention grant of $90,000 over two years to support outreach, a part‑time administrative position and media/outreach supplies. Monte Barnett, founder and CEO, said the program focuses on reducing stigma around overdose deaths and improving mental-health supports in African‑American communities.
- Talbert House (Hamilton County Crisis Center): a capital-and-treatment award totaling $650,000. Speakers said $350,000 will support capital infrastructure…
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