Richland Newhope, Mental Health Board Seek to Buy Former Century Link Site (Joseph Trolian)

August 1, 2023

An opportunity presented itself to repurpose a large unoccupied building for the good of Richland County. A collaboration between The Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, under the leadership of Executive Director Joseph Trolian, and Richland County Developmental Disability (Newhope) under the direction of Superintendent Michele Geiss, are looking to jointly take possession of the old Century Link Building located at 665 Lexington Avenue in Mansfield. Newhope wanted to occupy a portion of the building to house their administrative offices, which requires approval by the County Commissioners. Director Trolian explained that the MHRS Board is interested in constructing a crisis stabilization unit for adolescents ranging in age from 12 to 17 and utilize the second floor for a day treatment program for junior high and high school students.

Joe Trolian informed that the MHRS Board's portion of the purchase will be through a combination of the Board’s capital reserve and two capital grants from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, for both a crisis unit and a day treatment program. Superintendent Geiss said that they will cover Newhope's portion through the sale of current buildings.

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