Our Annual Meeting was held at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center in Athens Ohio on October 23rd. Eight members of the Athens, Hocking and Vinton communities were honored for their efforts on behalf of mental health advocacy and substance abuse prevention.
Doug DeVoe director of Ohio Advocates for Mental Health was the keynote speaker.
Mental Health Advocacy Award
Pete Wuscher-Athens County
Craig Garrelts-Hocking County
Laura Harms-Vinton County
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Rita Gillick Mental Health Advocate Award
Julie Mogavero-Hocking County
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Substance Abuse Prevention Awards
Kathy Trace-Athens County
Brian Arnold- Hocking County
David Walters- Vinton County
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Valeria Ann "Taffy" Marks Substance Abuse Prevention Award
Dr. Christopher Meyer-Athens County
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Athens County Board Members Hocking County Board Members Vinton County Board Members
Award Recipient Kathy Trace Award Recipients-Craig Garrelts Award Recipient Laura Harms
Brian Arnold and accepting for
Julie Mogavero is Sally Tucker
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