She highlighted findings from the 2023 Carroll County Community Health Assessment
Natalie Bollon
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Natalie Bollon, executive director of the ADAMHS Board of Tuscarawas and Carroll counties, was the guest speaker at the Carrollton Rotary Club meeting Feb. 24 at the Villa Restaurant.
Bollon explained that the ADAMHS Board, established under Ohio Revised Code 340, is a division of county government responsible for planning, developing and funding networks of substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in Tuscarawas and Carroll counties.
She highlighted findings from the 2023 Carroll County Community Health Assessment, which showed a significant portion of the population reporting anxiety, depression, or feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Bollon also discussed results from an adult survey that identified stigma and concerns about being viewed differently if mental health or substance use issues become known to others.
In addition, she shared data from middle and high school surveys that indicated similar concerns among youth. Bollon presented 2025 suicide data showing Carroll County’s suicide rate per capita was more than double that of the state overall.
She concluded by outlining programs and services currently available, as well as new initiatives aimed at reducing incidence rates and improving care for those affected by alcohol, drug addiction and mental health issues. Resources include Springvale Health Centers, Southeast Healthcare, the Hope in Ohio Initiative, mantherapy.org and the Behavioral Health Workgroup.