Expanding patient-centered, harm-reduction services through OneOhio funding 

MEDIA RELEASE__The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties is inviting eligible organizations to complete a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a one-time funding opportunity that supports substance use treatment services in Allen and/or Auglaize County. Eligible providers may submit proposals at wecarepeople.org/oneohio. Written questions are due by 5:00 p.m. on December 19, 2025, and all proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM on January 9, 2026. 

This opportunity will be included in the Board's collaborative application to the OneOhio Foundation, supporting organizations that qualify for OneOhio funding but may prefer to apply through a coordinated regional proposal. Projects should be patient-centered, harm-reduction focused, and grounded in evidence-based, evidence-informed, or promising practices. 

Eligible applicants must have an established presence in Allen or Auglaize County, meet required licensure standards, and demonstrate a record of positive community impact. Applicants may request at least $25,000 per year for up to two years and must include a sustainability plan. Organizations applying directly to the OneOhio Foundation are not eligible for this collaborative submission. 

For more information or to access the RFP, please contact the MHRSB at (419) 222-5120 or visit wecarepeople.org.