IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2024
Anthony’s Villa RECEIVES $200,000 IN FUNDING TO SUPPORT Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
Sandusky, OH — Anthony’s Villa has received $200,000 in grant funding to support its efforts in helping fight addiction by delivering needed Services for Impacted Children and Families services, Anthony’s Villa announced today.
The grant from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation will go toward MST programming in Erie and Lorain Counties, which plays a vital role in addressing the complex needs of children and their families impacted by the opioid epidemic. MST offers intensive, family-based therapy to address underlying issues related to substance abuse, mental and behavioral health challenges that impact our community. Anthony Campbell, Anthony’s Villa CEO said.
"We are deeply grateful to the OneOhio Recovery Foundation for their generous support in expanding our Multisystemic Therapy (MST) services. This grant will allow us to bring evidence-based, family-centered care to more youth in our community, helping them achieve stability and success. Together, we are building a brighter future for the children and families in Erie, Huron, Ottawa, and Sandusky Counties."
The grant is part of an inaugural round of approximately $51 million in funding made available by the Foundation as part of its mission to combat the opioid epidemic by supporting prevention, treatment and recovery programs and services in our communities. The grant money was funded by 55 percent of settlement funds that Ohio is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic.
The grant received by Anthony’s Villa reflects the Foundation’s commitment to supporting organizations on the frontlines of the addiction epidemic by advancing efforts that foster more resilient, healthier communities across Ohio.
Across Ohio, organizations like Anthony’s Villa are working day in and day out to strengthen their communities that have been impacted by the opioid epidemic, said Alisha Nelson, Executive Director of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation.
“We’re pleased to partner with Anthony’s Villa to support their efforts to save lives, rebuild families affected by addiction, and foster strong and resilient places to live,” Nelson said.
The recipients announced as part of the Foundation’s first grant cycle were chosen after a robust review process that included evaluation by the local OneOhio Regional Board, the OneOhio Expert Panel and the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Grant recipients have demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing the opioid crisis. The funded initiatives are evidenced-based and align with Ohio’s approved abatement strategies, including prevention, recovery supports, services for impacted families and children, and many more.
A complete list of recipients can be found at OneOhioFoundation.com/GrantAwards.
The Foundation had an overwhelming response to the 2024 Regional Grant application process, with more than a half-billion dollars in funding requests submitted for the $51 million available this cycle. Organizations and leaders seeking to submit applications in the future can sign up on the Foundation’s website here to receive updates.
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Media Inquiries Anthony’s Villa: www.anthonys-villa.com OneOhio Recovery Foundation: press@oneohiofoundation.com
About Anthony’s Villa
Anthony’s Villa is a nonprofit organization in Sandusky, Ohio, addressing the mental and behavioral health needs of underserved youth, particularly those impacted by the opioid crisis. Licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, it integrates evidence-based approaches like Multisystemic Therapy (MST) to support youth with severe emotional and behavioral challenges. Through its group home care, respite programs, and outpatient services, Anthony’s Villa provides a critical safety net for children and families affected by substance use disorders, promoting stability and long-term recovery.
About the OneOhio Recovery Foundation
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation created under the leadership of Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost, and other state and local leaders, with the mission of advancing Ohio’s addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts now and into the future.
The Foundation is governed by a 29-member board from across Ohio and is funded by 55 percent of settlement funds that Ohio is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. Funds support local efforts to prevent and combat addiction and are also invested to support those efforts for the long term.
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