The Ohio Council provides numerous membership benefits in four key areas: policy and legislative advocacy, member support and technical assistance, educational opportunities, and product and service development (generally and through endorsed vendor programs). In addition, members can take advantage of access to premium products and services that help them run and grow their organizations. Scroll down to learn more about each category of benefits.

Policy and Advocacy
Behavioral health is a highly regulated industry, and the legislative and rule-making functions of the state and federal governments can have significant impacts on the operations of behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment providers. By joining The Ohio Council, provider organizations can make their voices heard at the Ohio Statehouse and on Capitol Hill as part of our efficient and effective advocacy program. The Ohio Council government relations team routinely represents members before legislative committees, submits comments on important rulemaking processes, and engages with policymakers in person and through the OC-PAC to ensure that behavioral health practitioners are included in conversations that affect them. Join us today and take your spot at the decision-making table!

Publications
Stay in the know with The Ohio Council's member e-publications, which include the as-needed E-Bulletin, the weekly Headlines, the monthly OC Insight, and our safety and affiliate newsletters. These members-only email publications deliver the newest and most actionable intelligence straight to your email inbox. Join us today and stay in the loop on issues affecting your agency!

Member Support and Technical Assistance
Are you or your team struggling to interpret the latest state rule changes? Looking for the best way to interface with licensing boards or reach out to your community? The Ohio Council's content matter experts can help with individualized technical assistance. With decades of collective experience in the behavioral health industry, our staff can help guide your agency with the latest best practices and insight. Join us today and put our skills and knowledge to work for you!

Educational Opportunities
Help meet your staff members' continuing education and professional licensing requirements with affordable, cutting-edge trainings from The Ohio Council. Our training staff work to find the best speakers from across the state and country and make them available to your team at affordable rates in person and online. Our flagship events such as the Annual Conference regularly include remarks from state leaders, and members receive major discounts at all our trainings. Our Events Calendar includes leads on training and networking opportunities all year long. Join us today and meet your staff training requirements with ease!

Products and Services
Becoming an Ohio Council member provides access to several business-to-business products and services at reduced rates to help your business thrive! These include reduced rates on workers' compensation premiums, legal advice, insurance, car rentals, and much more. Click here to browse the endorsed products and services currently available to Ohio Council members.