Buckeye Hills Regional Council

Mental Health First Aid Training in Middleport
2024-10-30 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Blakeslee Center, 100 Blakeslee Drive, Middleport, OH, 45760, United States
Buckeye Hills Regional Council is offering free Mental Health First Aid training across Southeast Ohio in September and October 2024. Buckeye Hills Regional Council is offering free Mental Health First Aid training across Southeast Ohio in September and October 2024. Mental Health First Aid training teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses.
By becoming certified through this evidence-based, early intervention training program, you can improve the quality of life for older adults and learn how to assist and support those who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Older adults have high rates of late-onset mental health challenges, like anxiety and depression, and low rates of identification and treatment. This program is made possible through a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging.
Learn more about

The unique impacts of mental health and substance use challenges on older adults.
Risk factors and protective factors specific to older adults.
National, regional, and community mental health resources for older adults and their caregivers.
Applying the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios designed to reflect the unique needs and experiences of older adults.

Key Concepts of the MHFA Action Plan

Assess for risk of suicide or harm
Listen non-judgmentally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage appropriate professional help
Encourage self-help and other support strategies

Who should attend

Individuals who are a part of, connected to, or support older adults and their families.

Register today

Register at the link below. The training is limited to 20 participants and lasts from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break.

REGISTER

Regional Advisory Council
2024-10-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Regional Advisory Council (RAC) serves as a liaison between older adults and their local County Councils on Aging. The RAC is formed of representatives from those County Councils on Aging and other Buckeye Hills appointees.
This meeting is free and open to the public.

District 18 Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) Committee
2024-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Fiscal Year 2025 (Round 19) committee meeting of the Natural Resources Assistance Council will be held at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to rate and rank the applications that were received for Fiscal Year 2025 (Round 19).
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Michelle Hyer at mhyer@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-1025.

CarFit - Monroe County
2024-10-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH, 43793, United States
CarFit is a free educational program designed to help drivers improve the “fit” of their vehicles for comfort and safety.
Register for a FREE 20-minute one-on-one checkup with a trained CarFit Technician who will help you better understand:

Proper safety belt use and fit
Safe distance between you and your airbag
A clear line of sight above the steering wheel
Mirror positioning to minimize blind spots
State and local resources

CarFit is NOT an evaluation or test of driving ability.
Spaces are limited. To register, contact Kelly Isaly at 740-336-2039 or kisaly@buckeyehills.org.
Download flyer (PDF)

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-11-01 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee meets on the first Friday of each month.
The Executive Committee is comprised of regional elected officials and private sector leaders who strive to increase the vitality of southeast Ohio. These individuals work together to prioritize regional strategies and strengthen the Buckeye Hills vision by impacting positive change in their own communities.
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee has 15 members comprised of the Mayors of the two largest cities in the District, eight county representatives appointed by County Commissioners, and five private sector representatives.
Meetings are subject to change.
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All meetings are free and open to the public.

Aging in Southeast Ohio
2024-11-07 09:30 - 15:30 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
A Summit for Practitioners and Caregivers
Aging in Southeast Ohio brings together community leaders, home- and community-based service providers, and practitioners for a day of in-depth discussions and presentations.
This one-day event will feature an overview of current challenges and innovative solutions while highlighting real work being accomplished on the ground to improve the lives of older adults in Southeast Ohio.
Session topics will include State and Federal policy, Medicaid Estate Recovery, Affordable Housing Solutions, and How AI is Changing Aging.
Registration is closed.
Registration is $25 and includes lunch. Members of the BHRC General Policy Council and Regional Advisory Council will receive complimentary registration out of gratitude for their service to our organization. Members of the GPC and RAC may contact Drew Tanner at dtanner@buckeyehills.org to receive the complimentary registration code.
Agenda

Time
Session

9:00 a.m.

Registration & Networking

9:30 a.m.

Welcome

9:45 a.m.

The State of Aging: Budget & Policy Update
Beth Kowalczyk, Executive Director, Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a)

10:45 a.m.

Break

11:00 a.m.

Should I Be Worried About Medicaid Estate Recovery? An Overview
Miriam Sheline, Managing Attorney, Pro Seniors

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:30 p.m.

Senior Housing: A Discussion of Affordable Solutions
Tim Bete, President, St. Mary Development Corporation

1:30 p.m.

Break

1:45 p.m.

How A.I. is Shaping Aging
Rick Hodges, Assistant Clinical Professor, Ohio University
Trace Johnson, Co-founder, Builder’s Club of Somerset

2:45 p.m.

Closing

Sponsors

Title Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

OneOhio Region 12
2024-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The next regular meeting of the OneOhio Region 12 Committee will be Friday, November 8, 10:00 a.m. at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, located at 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio. The purpose of this meeting is to establish the 2025 timetable for Region 12.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the administrative agent for Region 12 of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, which was created to distribute the local share of funds from the State of Ohio’s settlement with the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. Region 12 is comprised of Coshocton, Muskingum, Guernsey, Perry, Morgan, Noble, Monroe, and Washington counties. The Foundation works with local interests to support substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts and invests funds to support these efforts for Ohioans into the future. More information is available at buckeyehills.org/oneohio.
Questions regarding these meetings should be directed to Michelle Hyer, Program Manager, at mhyer@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-1025.

Washington County Way2Go Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Washington County Way2Go Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 10:00 a.m., at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street in Marietta.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Mobility Management agency for Washington County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.

Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | The Coffee House on Main, 206 S. Main Street, Woodsfield, 43793, United States
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Monroe County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Kelly Isaly, Mobility Manager, at kisaly@buckeyehills.org or 740-336-2039.

Noble County Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Allwell, 44020 Marietta Road, Caldwell, OH, 43724, United States
The Noble County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:00 a.m., at Allwell Behavioral Health Services, 44020 Marietta Road, Caldwell.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Noble County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.

CarFit - Noble County
2024-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Noble County Health Department, 44069 Marietta Road, Caldwell, OH, 43724, United States
CarFit is a free educational program designed to help drivers improve the “fit” of their vehicles for comfort and safety.
Register for a FREE 20-minute one-on-one checkup with a trained CarFit Technician who will help you better understand:

Proper safety belt use and fit
Safe distance between you and your airbag
A clear line of sight above the steering wheel
Mirror positioning to minimize blind spots
State and local resources

CarFit is NOT an evaluation or test of driving ability.
Spaces are limited. To register, contact Rebecca Mobley at the Noble County Health Department at 740-732-4958 or rebecca.mobley@noblecohd.org.
Download flyer (PDF)

District 18 Natural Resources Assistance Council Project Ranking Committee
2024-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Fiscal Year 2025 (Round 19) committee meeting of the Natural Resources Assistance Council will be held at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to rate and rank the applications that were received for Fiscal Year 2025 (Round 19).

Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Michelle Hyer at mhyer@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-1025.

Contractor Virtual Open House
2024-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 | OH
The Ross County Planning and Development Department, in collaboration with Buckeye Hills Regional Council and Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission, invites contractors to join us for a free online introduction to the 30 projects across southern Ohio awarded $154 million in funding through the Appalachian Community Grant Program. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
Register

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-12-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
Please note: This meeting has been rescheduled from December 6.
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee meets on the first Friday of each month.
The Executive Committee is comprised of regional elected officials and private sector leaders who strive to increase the vitality of southeast Ohio. These individuals work together to prioritize regional strategies and strengthen the Buckeye Hills vision by impacting positive change in their own communities.
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee has 15 members comprised of the Mayors of the two largest cities in the District, eight county representatives appointed by County Commissioners, and five private sector representatives.
Meetings are subject to change.
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All meetings are free and open to the public.

Ohio Public Works Commission District 18 Executive Committee
2024-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The District 18 Ohio Public Works Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) Executive Committee meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The purpose of this meeting is to review and approve the Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) and the Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP) slate of projects.
Questions regarding this program should be directed to Jada Riley, Development Specialist III/District 18 Liaison, at jriley@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7636.

Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) Committee
2024-12-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 18, at 11:30 a.m. following the District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Executive Committee meeting.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council is a designated RTPO for Southeast Ohio in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Melissa Zoller, Planning Director, at mzoller@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-1027.

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-01-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Executive Committee is comprised of regional elected officials and private sector leaders who strive to increase the vitality of southeast Ohio. These individuals work together to prioritize regional strategies and strengthen the Buckeye Hills vision by impacting positive change in their own communities.
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee has 15 members comprised of the Mayors of the two largest cities in the District, eight county representatives appointed by County Commissioners, and five private sector representatives.
Meetings are subject to change.
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All meetings are free and open to the public.

Buckeye Hills Forward Advisory Group
2025-01-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Buckeye Hills Forward advisory group will meet at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street in Marietta, on Thursday, January 23, at 12:00 p.m.
As an Economic Development District designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Buckeye Hills Regional Council is responsible for updating the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) every five years. The next update is due by 2025. This update, titled Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic Plan, will lay a clear path forward for economic development activities in the region, formulated by members of communities in the following counties: Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington. Activities regarding workforce, housing, outdoor recreation, and education are examples of potential areas of development to be explored within the strategy.
Questions regarding this program should be directed to Jada Riley, Development Specialist III, at jriley@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7636.

Buckeye Hills Forward Open House: Marietta
2025-01-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
In January and February 2025, Buckeye Hills Regional Council is hosting a series of community open house sessions to provide the opportunity for individuals, local officials, private industry, and other stakeholders to review Buckeye Hills Forward, a set of economic development goals and objectives that will help shape Southeast Ohio over the next five years. Buckeye Hills Forward was drafted with the input gathered from residents in a series of Community Workshops that Buckeye Hills hosted in early 2024.
As an Economic Development District designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Buckeye Hills Regional is responsible for working with local leaders and residents to draft and update a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that encompasses Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties. This latest version of the CEDS, which looks ahead to 2025-2030, is titled Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic Plan.
The community workshops hosted in early 2024 allowed Buckeye Hills development staff to connect with over 200 local leaders, business owners, educators, and community members who shared their input on the region’s strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities. Drawing on more than 2,000 data points shared in these conversations, Buckeye Hills staff spent the next nine months drafting Buckeye Hills Forward.
Input from the upcoming open house sessions will help shape the final draft that will be presented to Buckeye Hills Regional Council’s General Policy Council—made up of county commissioners, mayors, and private sector representatives from across the region—for approval at its annual meeting in April. The plan will then be forwarded to the EDA for its approval in June.
Local officials and residents of Southeast Ohio are invited to register to attend one of the open house sessions. Each open house will take place 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

January 23: Washington County – Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750.
January 28: Morgan County – Kate Love Simpson Library, 358 E. Main Street, McConnelsville, OH 43756
January 30: Athens County – Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens, OH 45701
February 4: Noble County – Caldwell Public Library Annex, 517 Spruce Street, Caldwell, OH 43724
February 6: Perry County – Perry County District Library, 117 S. Jackson Street, New Lexington, OH 43734
February 11: Meigs County – Meigs County Economic Development Office, Farmers Bank Conference Room, 236 East Main Street, Pomeroy, OH 45769

Register

Buckeye Hills Forward Open House: McConnelsville
2025-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Kate Love Simpson Library, 358 E. Main St., McConnelsville, 43756, United States
In January and February 2025, Buckeye Hills Regional Council is hosting a series of community open house sessions to provide the opportunity for individuals, local officials, private industry, and other stakeholders to review Buckeye Hills Forward, a set of economic development goals and objectives that will help shape Southeast Ohio over the next five years. Buckeye Hills Forward was drafted with the input gathered from residents in a series of Community Workshops that Buckeye Hills hosted in early 2024.
As an Economic Development District designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Buckeye Hills Regional is responsible for working with local leaders and residents to draft and update a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that encompasses Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties. This latest version of the CEDS, which looks ahead to 2025-2030, is titled Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic Plan.
The community workshops hosted in early 2024 allowed Buckeye Hills development staff to connect with over 200 local leaders, business owners, educators, and community members who shared their input on the region’s strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities. Drawing on more than 2,000 data points shared in these conversations, Buckeye Hills staff spent the next nine months drafting Buckeye Hills Forward.
Input from the upcoming open house sessions will help shape the final draft that will be presented to Buckeye Hills Regional Council’s General Policy Council—made up of county commissioners, mayors, and private sector representatives from across the region—for approval at its annual meeting in April. The plan will then be forwarded to the EDA for its approval in June.
Local officials and residents of Southeast Ohio are invited to register to attend one of the open house sessions. Each open house will take place 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

January 23: Washington County – Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750.
January 28: Morgan County – Kate Love Simpson Library, 358 E. Main Street, McConnelsville, OH 43756
January 30: Athens County – Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens, OH 45701
February 4: Noble County – Caldwell Public Library Annex, 517 Spruce Street, Caldwell, OH 43724
February 6: Perry County – Perry County District Library, 117 S. Jackson Street, New Lexington, OH 43734
February 11: Meigs County – Meigs County Economic Development Office, Farmers Bank Conference Room, 236 East Main Street, Pomeroy, OH 45769
February 12: Hocking County – Hocking County Public Library – Walnut Room, 230 East Main Street, Logan, OH 43138
February 20: Monroe County – Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH 43793

Register

District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Small Government Committee
2025-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The District 18 Ohio Public Works Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) Small Government Committee meeting will be held in person at Buckeye Hills Regional Council on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to select the Round 39 Small Government slate of projects that will be forwarded to the Ohio Public Works Commission to compete for funding with the other 18 districts.
This program funds projects such as road, bridge, culvert, water, wastewater, solid waste, and storm water facilities from eligible local government entities in Athens, Belmont, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties in southeast Ohio with a population of 5,000 or less.
Questions regarding this program should be directed to Jada Riley, District 18 Liaison, at jriley@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7636.

Buckeye Hills Forward Open House: Athens
2025-01-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, 45701, United States

Buckeye Hills Forward Open House: Caldwell
2025-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Caldwell Public Library Annex, 517 Spruce St., Caldwell, 43724, United States

Buckeye Hills Forward Open House: New Lexington
2025-02-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Perry County District Library, 117 S. Jackson St., New Lexington, OH, 43734, United States

Buckeye Hills Forward Open House: Pomeroy
2025-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Meigs County Economic Development Office – Farmers Bank Conference Room, 640 E. Main St., Pomeroy, 45769, United States
In January and February 2025, Buckeye Hills Regional Council is hosting a series of community open house sessions to provide the opportunity for individuals, local officials, private industry, and other stakeholders to review Buckeye Hills Forward, a set of economic development goals and objectives that will help shape Southeast Ohio over the next five years. Buckeye Hills Forward was drafted with the input gathered from residents in a series of Community Workshops that Buckeye Hills hosted in early 2024.
As an Economic Development District designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Buckeye Hills Regional is responsible for working with local leaders and residents to draft and update a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that encompasses Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties. This latest version of the CEDS, which looks ahead to 2025-2030, is titled Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic Plan.
The community workshops hosted in early 2024 allowed Buckeye Hills development staff to connect with over 200 local leaders, business owners, educators, and community members who shared their input on the region’s strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities. Drawing on more than 2,000 data points shared in these conversations, Buckeye Hills staff spent the next nine months drafting Buckeye Hills Forward.
Input from the upcoming open house sessions will help shape the final draft that will be presented to Buckeye Hills Regional Council’s General Policy Council—made up of county commissioners, mayors, and private sector representatives from across the region—for approval at its annual meeting in April. The plan will then be forwarded to the EDA for its approval in June.
Local officials and residents of Southeast Ohio are invited to register to attend one of the open house sessions. Each open house will take place 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

January 23: Washington County – Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750.
January 28: Morgan County – Kate Love Simpson Library, 358 E. Main Street, McConnelsville, OH 43756
January 30: Athens County – Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens, OH 45701
February 4: Noble County – Caldwell Public Library Annex, 517 Spruce Street, Caldwell, OH 43724
February 6: Perry County – Perry County District Library, 117 S. Jackson Street, New Lexington, OH 43734
February 11: Meigs County – Meigs County Economic Development Office, Farmers Bank Conference Room, 640 East Main Street, Pomeroy, OH 45769
February 12: Hocking County – Hocking County Public Library – Walnut Room, 230 East Main Street, Logan, OH 43138
February 20: Monroe County – Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH 43793

Register

Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee
2025-02-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH, 43793, United States
The Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 9:00 a.m., at the Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway in Woodsfield.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Monroe County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Kelly Isaly, Mobility Manager, at kisaly@buckeyehills.org or 740-336-2039.

Buckeye Hills Forward Open House: Logan
2025-02-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Hocking County Public Library, 230 E. Main St., Logan, OH, 45769, United States

Noble County Transportation Advisory Committee
2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Allwell, 44020 Marietta Road, Caldwell, OH, 43724, United States
The Noble County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, February 13, 10:00 a.m., at Allwell Behavioral Health Services, 44020 Marietta Road, Caldwell.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Noble County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.
