Temporary Extension of Ohio Medicaid's SUD 1115 Demonstration Waiver

Ohio’s application to extend its Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver was submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in April 2024.  ODM has received multiple temporary extensions to continue to operate under the 1115 waiver past the expiration date of September 30, 2024, to allow CMS to complete its review of the state’s extension application. The current temporary extension was set to expire on December 31, 2025. CMS has granted an additional temporary extension of the initial waiver through December 31, 2026.

A copy of the SUD 1115 Temporary Extension Letter from CMS is available at Medicaid|BehavioralHealth|SubstanceUseDisorder1115

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

The Ohio Council Welcomes New Affiliate Member, DWD Technology Group

DWD Technology Group in Fort Wayne, IN – Sherry Simerman Marketing Director can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at (260) 423-2414. 

DWD Technology Group helps Behavioral Health Organizations find the right financial accounting software to fit their unique needs. We know that managing funding sources, tracking grants, and meeting reporting requirements can be complex and that you need a system built to make those challenges easier. Our team takes the time to understand how your organization works and what’s important to you. We guide you through evaluating and selecting software that supports your financial goals and compliance needs, without adding extra headaches. Whether you’re looking to replace outdated systems or streamline processes, we’ll help you find a solution that works for you team. As a trusted Sage Intacct partner, we don’t just stop at helping you choose the right software, we’re with you every step of the way. From implementation and setup to data migration, training, and ongoing support, our goal is to make sure your new system truly works for you!

Click here to learn more about DWD Technology Group. 

ASPIRES Center Webinar Series: The Adapted-Coping with Stress Course: Demonstrating Standards of Evidence for Adolescent Suicide Prevention and Advancing to Real-World Dissemination 

Speaker: W. LaVome Robinson, PhD, ABPP
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91327256976 

The ASPIRES Center (https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/sites/aspires) in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is excited to announce an upcoming FREE webinar series.

This session is eligible for 1.0 Category 1 CME credit, 1.0 ANCC credit, 1.0 ASWB credit, 1.0 AAPA credit, 1.0 CMFT credit, and 1.0 APA credit upon completion of the CloudCME evaluation.

Learning Objectives:

The findings of two efficacy trials provide evidence that the Adapted-Coping with Stress (A-CWS) preventive intervention significantly mitigates suicide risk in adolescents. At the conclusion of this presentation, learners will be able to:

1. State the fundamental components of the A-CWS,
2. Identify methods utilized for advancing the A-CWS from efficacy (i.e., intervention delivered under optimal, more restricted conditions) to effectiveness (i.e., intervention delivered under “real-world” conditions) in a current effectiveness trial, and
3. Discuss methods and challenges for real-world dissemination of evidence-based suicide prevention strategies for adolescents.

Virtual Professional Development Opportunity - Clinical Conversations: Digital Currency & Gambling

Schedule: This virtual learning opportunity will take place on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm.

Join Katrina Arroyo, LPCC, LICDC-GAMB, ICGC-I and fellow gambling treatment professionals for an open forum and guided discussion on Digital Currency and Gambling. This conversation will focus on how crypto trading, betting with digital currencies, and emerging online platforms intersect with gambling disorder and addictive behaviors.

As cryptocurrency continues to blur the lines between investing, gaming, and gambling, clinicians are increasingly encountering clients whose engagement with digital assets mirrors patterns of problem gambling. This open forum invites clinicians to explore how crypto trading,  betting with digital currencies, and emerging online platforms intersect with gambling disorder and addictive behaviors. Specific focus will be given to;

• The psychological and behavioral parallels between crypto and gambling.
• Risk factors and vulnerabilities unique to digital financial markets.
• Clinical implications—how to assess, conceptualize, and treat crypto-related gambling behaviors.
• Ethical and cultural considerations in addressing these rapidly evolving actions

Note: This is an open, discussion-based session designed for learning and connection. As such, CEUs will not be provided.

Katrina Arroyo, M.Ed, LPCC, LICDC-GAMB, ICGC-I earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University in 2017. With a strong foundation in behavioral health, Katrina has developed a specialized focus on problem gambling. She currently serves as the Manager of Clinical Programs at the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, where she supports statewide efforts to expand access to quality gambling treatment, training, and clinical support.

Click here to register!