Mental Health and Recovery Board issues 2025 annual report for tri-county region

Belmont, Harrison and Monroe county residents can access copies at St. Clairsville office or request by phone or email

The Mental Health and Recovery Board serving Belmont, Harrison and Monroe counties has released its fiscal year 2025 annual board report.

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Published October 6, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.

The Mental Health and Recovery Board serving Belmont, Harrison and Monroe counties has released its fiscal year 2025 annual board report. Copies are available at the board office, 104 Newell Ave., St. Clairsville, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. To request a copy, call 740-695-9998 or email judih@bhmboard.org.

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