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February 28, 2017 In August of 2016, Chief Keith Porch of Mansfield Police Department, Chief Lance Combs of the Shelby Police Department, and Executive Director Joseph Trolian of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board established the Richland County Opiate Review Board. Through the Opiate Review Board and a visit to Colerain Township in Butler County, the opiate board, on March 1st 2017, implemented the County's first Opiate Response Team. Director Trolian led a community endeavor made up of an addiction professional, an family advocate, and a law enforcement officer. Joe Trolian stated that a many local partner agencies will participate and rotate the addiction professionals position; the collaborative agencies include Catalyst Life Services, Family Life Counseling, Mansfield Urban Minority Alcohol and Drug Addiction Outreach Program, Abraxas Ohio, Healing Hearts Counseling Center, and Third Street Family Health Services. Trolian said the organizations will be a rotation between Starfish Project, Project One and Reformers Unanimous. The Response Team will respond within 72 hours of an overdose. Teams will be activated in Mansfield, Shelby, and across the county through the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Trolian hopes that by showing people the option of help instead of incarceration, more people will get the care that they need. Read Full Article: Richland Source

April 27, 2023 Every May, the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board under the leadership of Executive Director Joseph Trolian, highlights Mental Health Month. Trolian says that it is a time to celebrate all the positive aspects of Mental Health and look at the beneficial aspects of the system for those who access behavioral health services. This year Joe Trolian intends to draw attention to the people that are assisting individuals in need by promoting the “Faces of Hope.” This is an opportunity to see and hear from the people that are providing services, many of whom have needed help themselves at one time or another. Trolian states that it is crucial for people that are finding themselves needing help to know that recovery is very possible and that, many times, it may lead to an enhanced opportunity to help others. Christy Ellis-Trolian stated that the more effort is made to normalize recovery, the sooner we will see stigma dissipate. There will be a complete calendar of events, art that will be displayed in the park, and many stories of success that will appear on social media. He encourages Richland County residents to take advantage of these events and enjoy "May is Mental Health Month". Read Full Article: Richland Source

March 16, 2019 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training began in fall of 2006 in Richland County. Building on a collaboration between National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Richland County, Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, Mansfield Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department. According to Executive Director of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, Joseph Trolian. When the CIT program first started in 2006, Joe Trolian working as the Clinical Services Director of the Board. This critical program was a joint collaborative of professionals from treatment agencies, county departments and some out-of-county help. Fast forward to 2019 and the CIT program has now trained over five hundred first responders. As the Executive Director of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, Joe Trolian states the program runs efficiently, like a well-oiled machine with many seasoned presenters, and working with seasoned actors and volunteers from the Mansfield Playhouse for the role plays. Christ Ellis-Trolian stated that as an instructor for Criminal Justice, she is excited to see what is taught in class being reinforced in a program like this. Trolian enjoys participating throughout the week and seeing how officers realize the practicality of looking at interactions with people with mental illness differently. Read Full Article: Richland Source

July 19, 2014 Executive Director Joseph Trolian of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board states that knowledge along with useful information will be important tools needed to address the significantly increasing rate of addictions in Richland County. Director Trolian collaborated with other county leaders in a Town Hall meeting organized by The Honorable Judge Brent Robinson. Joe Trolian stated the Board will be collaborating with prevention providers, Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY) and Mansfield UMADAOP, to support education in the community and in school systems to try and intervene earlier with youth before the problem starts. Trolian also said there are a number of agencies, Catalyst Life Services, Mansfield Urban Minority Alcohol and Drug Addiction Outreach Program and Three C Counseling that will be able to access dollars to assist people in need of medication assisted treatment (MAT) access to these life saving medications. Read Full Article: Richland Source

July 1, 2023 Supporting a long standing tradition of providing appropriate housing available for people with mental illnesses, Executive Director Joseph Trolian of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is planning a new apartment complex. Director Trolian worked in collaboration with the Richland County Land Bank to obtain a multiple properties on First Street to build a twelve unit 1-bedroom permanent supportive housing facility. Joe Trolian asserted that this facility will be the 4th permanent supportive housing complex owned by the Board and, as with the others, will be managed by Catalyst Life Services. Christy Ellis-Trolian stated that Joe feels that sufficient housing and safety are so essential to recovery. The cost for this innovative building project is estimated at $1.8 Million. This is being funded through a combination of a matching capital grant dollars with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services with the local match provided through the Board’s Capital Reserve. Trolian stated that this will continue to build options for people in need of housing that are also diagnosed with a severe mental illness. Read Full Article: Richland Source

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 collectively possess 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 Indicated that the MHRS Board is interested in constructing a crisis stabilization unit for adolescents ranging in age from twelve to seventeen 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 dollars 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. Read Full Article: Richland Source Back To Home Page

November 10, 2020 COVID has had an impact on the behavioral health system's ability to deliver services efficiently and effectively, at a time when they are most in need. Executive Director Joseph Trolian of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board proposed a solution to confront the lack of access. Director Trolian submitted a proposal to the Richland County Commissioners to obtain $97,000 of CARES Act funds to obtain telehealth equipment for the Board and behavioral health agencies. Joe Trolian stated that many of the agencies will be providing services via telephone and outdated electronic equipment, but the quality of the equipment that was used for typing case notes and treatment plans were unable to handle video-based interaction. Christy Ellis-Trolian stated that she has always appreciated the Boards efforts to sustain connectedness to those they serve. Trolian also sought equipment that could be used for groups or even video visitations for families that have loved ones at the state psychiatric hospital or in drug and alcohol residential treatment. Read Full Article: Richland Source Back To Home Page

Joe Trolian worked with Catalyst Life Services to bring crisis services into the community. October 1, 2023 Following the emergence of COVID, the suicide rate around the country began to climb. According to Executive Director Joseph Trolian of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, this spike in suicide rates started climbing in 2021 and hit a record high of 31 suicides in Richland County in 2022. As a result, Director Trolian collaborated with Catalyst Life Services to implement a full service crisis continuum of care. Joe Trolian accessed state funding for a crisis grant to enhance several of the components of the continuum, but also to establish a few new offerings. One of the new services available is a mobile crisis team. Catalyst Life Services and Mansfield Police Department will begin piloting a team to respond in tandem to individuals that are in a mental or emotional crisis. The goal will be to de-escalate the situation in the individual's home. If the individual is in need of transportation to the crisis stabilization unit or the emergency Department, however, this can be done with the behavioral health team to avoid the feeling of criminalizing the individual in crisis by transporting in a police car. Trolian is excited to capitalize on the strong relationship between law enforcement and behavioral health that already exists in this community. Read Full Article: Richland Source

March 3, 2023 Executive Director Joseph Trolian with the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board was approached by Paul Lintern in 2022 with an idea that would beautify an area near the Imagination District and bring peace and hope to families who have experienced loss due to addiction or mental illness, “the Jericho Wall”. Located on Dickerson Avenue between Third and Fourth Street, the wall will display locally created artwork and hold in memoriam the names of those who died from overdoses. Director Trolian joined several dedicated and blessed community leaders that were tasked with finding a way to bring Reverend Lintern’s dream to fruition. Following the dedication of the wall Joe Trolian worked with several additional community partners to raise funds to build a resource pavilion and small sheltered area that will provide space for families who are starting their journey and/or help someone on their journey to recovery. Trolian postulated that this will be a dedication to how this community has come together throughout this opiate epidemic to stand as one and find a better way for all. Christy Ellis-Trolian stated that she is excited to see a place that can help families who have lost loved ones to find solace and know that the wall will help others to find recovery. Read Full Article: Richland Source

April 7, 2022 Now that schools have returned to in-person classes, a high level of stress, anxiety, and depression are being seen among young people. Executive Director Joseph Trolian of the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board presented a new initiative to the Lexington School Board. The MH&RS Board funded the installation of Wellness Coordinators at the junior high and high school. Director Trolian states that the trained and licensed practitioners will provide needed support during a crisis as well as providing education addressing coping skills and other social topics. Coordinators can provide supports to classes and teachers and provide interactions with students. They will also be available to support teachers and administration. Christy Ellis-Trolian stated that she is proud of this collaboration especially with having a child in Lexington Schools. Joe Trolian reflected that having staff from community agencies in the schools allows for relationships to build between schools and community, and allow students to continue to access help even if school is not in session. Trolian made the observation that mental and emotional issues do not take a spring break or summer break. He also stated that this can be more accessible for parents to be involved if the coordinator has evening office hours at the agency so parents don’t have to miss work. Director Trolian said that his goal is to have Wellness Teams in all of the school districts in Richland County. Read Full Article: Richland Source

April 21, 2020 As the impact of the COVID crisis continues to be felt within the community, Executive Director Joseph Trolian of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board developed a service with the partnership of Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services to address an emerging concern. Director Trolian clarified there are several crisis lines available in Richland County, including the Crisis Hotline at 419-522-4357 (HELP) and the Warmline at 419-522-5300. In addition, to the National Crisis Textline by texting to #741741. However, there is still a serious gap in need for an information line that can be used by parents struggling as they find themselves in the role of educator while kids are on home instruction and youth who may be feeling isolated and separated from their peer groups. Joe Trolian and Dr. Steven Burggraf collaborated to launch The Children and Family Assistance Line. The number 567-333-8455, will be staffed everyday from 8am to 11pm. Staff are prepared to provide support and assistance in accessing services if that is what is needed. Trolian hopes that this will help parents feel a little more supported, and kids to feel heard, until everything gets back to some semblance of normal. Read Full Article: Richland Source

September 28, 2021 In response to a growing need for quicker access to services, Executive Director Joseph Trolian with the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is partnering with Catalyst Life Services and Family Life Counseling to bring an innovative approach to accessing behavioral health services to the residents of Richland County. Director Trolian designed a pilot model including up to three behavioral health urgent care locations. Similar to other urgent care services, individuals with a mental health or addiction needs, will be able to walk in to one of the locations and obtain a diagnostic assessment and immediately start treatment. Joe Trolian identified that one of the major obstacles to an individual seeking treatment is the time it takes to access an initial assessment to start the actual treatment. Unfortunately, the window of opportunity can close quickly, and this will allow access to care for someone on a schedule that works for them. Christy Ellis-Trolian reiterated that rapid access is crucial and will be seen as a early success by most people in need. Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services will start with an office located at 151 Marion Avenue in Mansfield and 169 Mansfield Avenue in Shelby. Catalyst Life Services will begin services at their primary office located at 741 Scholl Road in Mansfield. Trolian wanted the community to know that anyone will still be able to call and make an appointment with these agencies for an assessment, but the urgent care will simply add a layer of immediate access for the community’s convenience. Read Full Article: Richland Source