The Mental Health, Addiction, and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County (MHARS)

Mission

The mission of the Board is to improve the well-being of all members of our community by planning for, establishing and maintaining an effective, efficient, and quality system of mental health, addiction and recovery services for Lorain County.

Programming

The MHARS Board serves as the local authority for community mental health and substance use services. The Board is the county agency responsible for the planning, evaluation and funding of needed programs and facilities for addiction and mental health services. The Board assesses community mental health and addiction needs including setting priorities and developing plans for the operation of community substance use and mental health services and programs in Lorain County.