Consider the Impact You Can Make!
One in four Geauga County residents will receive a mental health diagnosis in their life. These folks are your family members, friends, business associates, and neighbors — all who contribute abundantly to your life and the life of our local communities.
Ravenwood Mental Health Center is currently seeking individuals who wish to leave a legacy of caring — perhaps by serving on Ravenwood Mental Health Center’s Board of Directors. Won’t you consider making a difference?
Vicki Clark, chief executive officer of Ravenwood, acknowledges,
“Geauga County is teeming with individuals who are willing to share their talents and passions by serving on various non-profit boards in our communities. We welcome men and women in all walks of life who desire to make a difference by serving on the Ravenwood Mental Health Board. Today, more than ever, diverse mental health resources are needed to treat such problems as depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress and personality disorders, to name just a few. A strong, active board is vital to maintaining excellent mental health services throughout northeast Ohio.“
The Ravenwood Mental Health Center Board meets at 5:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at Ravenwood Mental Health Center, located at 12557 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. Ravenwood Board members serve a three-year term. Board members are also asked to serve on a committee which will meet several times each year and participate in the annual fundraising event.
“Immediate access to care is a critical component for the treatment and recovery from mental illness, trauma and addiction-related issues,” Clark explains. “Ravenwood’s Board of Directors serve on the front line, helping staff identify needs in the community and funding sources that will allow us to continue to provide excellent services and programs.”
“For most of us, our goal in life is to help people who are suffering. At Ravenwood, we are supporting a quality of life that, with treatment, can be much better, productive and happy. While sometimes there may be no cure, there is hope.”
Clark concludes, “In the past 15 years, Ravenwood’s caseload has tripled. Part of this growth is due to more sophisticated services being offered here. There is also a huge increase in demand for children and adolescent services and much more intensive services. The continued strength and success of our programs hinge on an active, involved board.”
If you are interested in volunteering to serve on Ravenwood Mental Health Center’s Board of Directors, please call Vicki Clark at 440-285-2170, ext. 214 to request an application.
