Contacting State Officials
Thank you for taking the time to write a letter to your state officials. It is important that they hear from every person impacted by his Administration’s decision to close Twin Valley Behavioral Health.
Your voice is the most powerful tool that you have! Your letter will carry more weight if it is unique and presents your perspective. We encourage you to share exactly how the decision to close Twin Valley Behavioral Health will impact a member of your family, your personal situation, your career, your industry, the services your community provides, or the care you are currently able to receive in the Dayton region.
Governor Strickland's contact information is below:
The Honorable Ted Strickland
Governor – State of Ohio
77 South High Street
30th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-6117
Fax: (614) 466-9354
You can also use the following website to voice your concern:
Link
Speaker of the House Jon Husted's contact information is below:
Speaker Jon Husted
77 South High Street
14th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-6117
Fax: (614) 719-3591
Email Address:
district37@ohr.state.oh.us
You can contact your local representatives by using this website
- Be sure that your letter clearly states your opposition to the proposed closure of Twin Valley Behavioral Health in the opening paragraph.
- If you are handwriting your letter, take extra care to ensure that it can be easily read. Both hand-written letters and typed letters are acceptable.
- Avoid using profanity or insulting language. It is important to remain courteous.
- Thank your representatives for taking your perspective into consideration and urge him to keep Twin Valley Behavioral Health in Dayton to treat our region’s mentally ill.
Please take the time to look through the important facts regarding the Dayton region and the impact that closing Twin Valley Behavioral Health will have on our community. Also, be sure to take note of the questions that the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Governor Strickland have failed to answer. We encourage you to use any of the information provided to help you craft your letter to Governor Strickland.
If you need any assistance in your advocacy efforts, please contact Sarah Hackenbracht at (937) 424-2363 or shackenbracht@gdaha.org.