CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) announced support for Gov. Mike DeWine's decision to sign Senate Bill 95 into law, officially creating the Certified Mental Health Assistant profession in Ohio.

The legislation, signed on January 8, 2025, establishes a graduate degree program developed by NEOMED to address the state's shortage of mental health professionals.

"This is a historic endeavor that will ultimately save lives," said NEOMED President Dr. John Langell. " Certified Mental Health Assistants will transform the landscape of mental health treatment by providing greater access to care."

The program development began several years ago. State Senator Theresa Gavarone, a Republican from Bowling Green, supported the legislation since 2022.

"Ohio is leading the

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