Mental Health Board Elects Officers

July 7, 2016 by Staff Report

The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services has announced the election of new officers of the board for state fiscal year 2017.

At their June 15 board meeting, members elected Alberta Chokshi as chairman of the board, Al Cisan as vice chairman, Suzi Breedlove as secretary and Linda Miller as treasurer.

The county mental health board is responsible for the distribution of funds and administration of public mental health, alcohol and drug addiction services in Geauga County. It is the primary responsibility of the board to develop, promote and monitor services, facilities and programs that are responsive to the behavioral health care needs of the citizens of Geauga County.

Currently, the board needs volunteers who are interested in having an impact on mental health and recovery services provided in the county. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and reside in Geauga County to be considered for an appointment to the board. Those interested in applying for a board member appointment or learning more about the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, should call the board office at 440-285-2282 or visit www.geauga.org.