What Does the Levy Do?

Maintains essential funding for local mental health and substance use services not fully covered by insurance or state/federal dollars.
Renews existing funding—no new taxes.
Ensures continued investment across the full continuum of care: prevention, crisis response, stabilization, treatment, and recovery.

Ensuring Funds Are Used Effectively and Responsibly

I. Investing in Youth

School-Based Prevention Education Equipping students with skills to navigate stress, relationships, and early signs of mental health concerns.
The LOFT A safe, welcoming space where young people access peer support, connection, and leadership opportunities.
Early Intervention & Consultation Helping youth, families, and educators identify concerns early and connect to appropriate supports.
Youth Advocacy Elevating youth voice in community decision-making and program development.

II. Supporting Community Wellbeing

Long-Term Supportive Housing & Recovery Housing Stable housing paired with services that help individuals maintain recovery and independence.
Family Wellness Coaching Strengthening family systems through coaching, skill-building, and supportive guidance.
FOCUS Recovery & Wellness Center A peer-led community hub for adults seeking recovery support, connection, and empowerment.
Community Awareness & Education Trainings, events, and outreach that build a more informed and resilient community.

III. Filling the Gaps

Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment Access to essential clinical services for residents with the highest level of need.
Peer Support Services Certified peer supporters offering hope, guidance, and lived-experience expertise.
Criminal Justice Division Specialized services supporting individuals involved in the justice system.
Community-Based Outreach Teams Meeting people where they are—homes, neighborhoods, and community spaces.

IV. Empowering the Community

Local Volunteer Board Determines Investments Levy dollars are allocated by community members who understand local needs.
Lived Experience Leads the Way People with firsthand experience inform priorities, program design, and funding decisions.
Coalition for Mental Wellbeing A collaborative committee for agencies, residents, and leaders to align strategies.
Policy Advocacy Advancing policies that support people with mental health and substance use concerns.

Hancock County residents have supported the Levy since 1967 – 60 years of continued commitment.
1.3 mills generates approximately $3M per year; this renewal will generate $14.3M over five years.
Cost to property owners: about $30 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value.
In FY26, nearly 30% of Hancock County residents (22,390)received prevention services supported by Levy dollars. Ninety percent (90%) of prevention services were provided to youth.
In FY26, prevention services were offered to 2,499 adults age 18 and over.
In FY26, over 3,200 Hancock County residents received some form of mental health or substance use treatment services supported by the Levy and offered through Family Resource Center and OhioGuidestone.
In FY26, 824 Hancock County residents participated in peer-led mental health support groups and education services.
In FY26, The LOFT and FOCUS Recovery & Wellness Community Youth-Guided and Peer-Led Support Centers were visited over 9,800 times by Hancock County residents.
In FY26, 1 in 3 Hancock County residents received some form of prevention, mental health, or substance use services supported by Levy dollars.

1 in 3 residents directly benefit from Levy-supported services.
Levy dollars support education and engagement for professionals and community members through:
- Mental Health First Aid
- Adult Prevention Services
- Ethics Training
- Coalition for Mental Wellbeing
Levy funding strengthens cross-system collaboration to address mental health and substance use issues:
- Coalition for Mental Wellbeing
- Community Health Improvement Plan
- Criminal Justice & Crisis Services Collaboratives
- Family & Children First Council

Hancock County has renewed this Levy since 1967 – indicating Hancock County residents trust HCADAMHS to properly and efficiently manage public funds.
This is a renewal levy—no new taxes; this ensures that essential mental health and substance use services are maintained in Hancock County.
Nearly 9 out of 10 dollars of HCADAMHS budget goes directly towards treatment, services, and supports for residents.
The Board leverages additional funding whenever possible:
- In FY26, $2.48M in federal dollars were secured to enhance Levy-supported services.
With increased uncertainty and instability of state and federal grant funding, the Levy ensures consistent revenue to provide essential mental health and substance use services for Hancock County residents.

Nationally, 1 in 4 adults (61.5 million) are impacted by mental health illness; 1in 5 adolescents (5.3 million) are impacted by mental health illness; 1 in 7 adults (44 million)are impacted by substance use disorder.
In FY26, 1 in 3 Hancock County residents received some form of prevention, mental health, or substance use services supported by Levy dollars.
Funding maintains a full continuum of care—from prevention and crisis services to temporary and long-term housing supports.
Levy dollars ensure access for residents with the highest clinical or financial need, including:
- Sliding fee scale
- Hardship funds
- Reimbursement for services not covered by third-party payers