Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities

What Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities does

The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) is a private non-profit membership association headquartered in Columbus, Ohio that serves as the statewide representative body for Ohio's county Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Boards. OACBHA's members are statutorily empowered county authorities responsible for planning, developing, funding, managing, and evaluating community-based mental health and addiction services across their respective counties. The organization functions as a trade and advocacy association rather than a technology or product company: it provides unified legislative and policy advocacy at the state level, coordinates a Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) framework, and supports member boards with training, quality certification, and resource sharing.

OACBHA's core offerings are programmatic rather than software-based. These include monthly Behavioral Health One-Pagers (educational publications archived since 2012), member-only online training modules, an annual Mental Health and Addiction Conference (with the 2026 edition scheduled under the theme "Inspiring a Stronger Tomorrow"), a Levy Clearinghouse for property tax information tied to ADAMH funding, and a Culture of Quality certification program that includes surveyor training and a certified-boards roster. The organization also operates a Health Equity initiative, a legislative advocacy track, and a Trauma-informed Care Training Series. Its website (oacbha.org) and a MemberLeap-powered member portal serve as the primary distribution and engagement channels.

As a non-profit association, OACBHA is funded through member dues paid by Ohio's county ADAMH Boards, conference and event registration revenue, and likely supplemental grants or sponsorships — though none of these revenue mechanics are publicly disclosed. With only 1-10 employees, the organization runs a lean central staff that supports a geographically distributed membership spanning every Ohio county. It does not sell software, license technology, or operate as a vendor; its value proposition is collective representation, training, and policy voice for its public-sector members.

Name

Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities

Legal name

Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities

Website

https://oacbha.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OACBHA is a Columbus-based non-profit membership association that represents Ohio's county ADAMH Boards, providing statewide advocacy, training, and quality certification for community-based mental health and addiction services.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Advocacy

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Behavioral health advocacy
• Mental health services
• Addiction treatment support
• County health boards
• Professional health training

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OACBHA is a statewide membership association representing Ohio's county Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Boards. It provides leadership as the unifying voice promoting local Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) that lay out mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and support services for all Ohioans. The organization delivers professional training, annual conferences, behavioral health publications, legislative advocacy, and quality improvement programs to its member boards and behavioral health professionals.

Product overview

The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) operates as a statewide membership organization rather than a technology product company. The organization provides advocacy, training resources, and professional development services for Ohio's county Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Boards. Its offerings include Behavioral Health One-Pagers (monthly educational publications), Online Trainings (member-only educational content), Mental Health and Addiction Conferences (annual professional events), a Levy Clearinghouse (resource hub for property tax information), and a Culture of Quality Initiative (certification and quality improvement program). These services support the organization's mission of representing and advocating for Ohio's ADAMH Boards rather than offering a unified software platform.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Behavioral Health One-Pagers Monthly informational publications covering various behavioral health topics such as mental health awareness, addiction recovery, crisis intervention, and prevention strategies, targeted at behavioral health professionals and ADAMH Boards.
• Online Trainings Member-only online training modules and educational content for behavioral health professionals, accessible through the member login portal.
• Mental Health and Addiction Conferences Annual conferences bringing together behavioral health professionals for education, networking, and advocacy, including Ohio's Mental Health and Addiction Conference.
• Levy Clearinghouse Information hub providing resources on property tax levies for ADAMH Boards, including levy results, maps, and Ohio Revised Code references.
• Culture of Quality Initiative Quality improvement program for ADAMH Boards including certification processes and surveyor training for evaluating board performance and service delivery.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ohioans to Protect Public Services Coalition (OPPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026OACBHA has joined the Ohioans to Protect Public Services Coalition to warn Ohioans about the catastrophic impact of eliminating Ohio's property tax. The coalition has launched a public education effort and shared resources including toolkits, campaign flyers specific to ADAMH Boards, and expert policy analyses.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Coalition for Behavioral Health (New York): New York's statewide membership association representing behavioral health providers and agencies, paralleling OACBHA's role on behalf of county ADAMH Boards in Ohio. Direct functional mirror in a different state.
• Texas Council of Community Centers: The statewide association for Texas community mental health and intellectual/developmental disability centers, the structural equivalent in Texas of OACBHA for Ohio ADAMH Boards. Highly comparable membership association in another state.
• National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD): Represents state-level mental health authority directors and commissioners; a natural counterpart to OACBHA's role representing Ohio's county behavioral health authorities. Both organizations sit at the governmental/administrative layer of public behavioral health systems.
• Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers: Statewide Ohio membership association representing behavioral health service providers and the issues OACBHA's member ADAMH Boards fund. They operate in the same state on overlapping advocacy and training mandates, making them the closest functional peer.

Regional players

• Faces & Voices of Recovery: National recovery advocacy organization focused on Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) and recovery support, the same framework OACBHA promotes among Ohio ADAMH Boards. A peer on recovery philosophy and advocacy, though organized around individuals in recovery rather than county authorities.

Broad incumbents

• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): The federal agency within HHS that leads behavioral health policy, programs, and grant funding for state and local systems including Ohio's ADAMH network. Operates upstream of OACBHA in the public behavioral health system.
• NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals: National membership association focused on addiction counseling professionals with training, certification, and advocacy programs that parallel OACBHA's recovery-oriented and addiction-focused offerings. Broader in geographic scope but narrower on SUD.
• Mental Health America: National community-based nonprofit advocating for the mental health of all Americans via public education, screening, and policy. Comparable advocacy and education mission, but operating nationally and at the consumer/advocacy layer rather than county-authority layer.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, providing education, advocacy, and public awareness that intersects with OACBHA's mission. Distinct in being more consumer/family-facing rather than provider/system-facing.
• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: The largest national membership organization for mental health and substance use providers, offering training, advocacy, and standards work that mirrors OACBHA's role at the national level. Comparable mission (advocacy + capacity-building) but broader geographic and constituency scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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