Richland Newhope, Mental Health Board Seek to Buy Former Century Link Site (Joseph Trolian)

August 1, 2023

An opportunity presented itself to repurpose a large unoccupied building for the good of Richland County. A partnership between The Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, under the leadership of Executive Director Joseph Trolian, and Richland Newhope under the direction of Superintendent Michele Geiss, are looking to jointly take posession of the old Century Link Building located at 665 Lexington Avenue in Mansfield. Newhope wanted to occupy space to house their administrative offices, which requires approval by the County Commissioners. Director Trolian stated that the MHRS Board is interested in constructing a crisis stabilization unit for adolescents ranging in age from 12 to 17 and utilize the second floor for a day treatment program for junior high and high school students.

Joe Trolian informed that the MHRS Board's portion of the purchase will be through a combination of the Board’s capital reserve and two capital grants from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, one for the crisis unit and one for the day treatment program. Superintendent Geiss said that they will cover Newhope's portion through the sale of current buildings.

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