Our Story
Our journey has been anything but ordinary. Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.
Where did MHAAD come from?
The spirit of MHAAD began in September of 2025 when Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center employees found themselves joining together to advocate for better working conditions, and discussing union representation. The name came later, as a creative pun by workers who are alleging Unfair Labor Practice violations by the administration. Those allegations are currently under review by the National Labor Relations Board, and can be viewed here.
So what is MHAAD?
Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Workers of Ohio is a collective of former and current SPVMHC employees with a shared vision of an equitable workplace. What started as a few employees complaining about policies and pay is now a network of workers across multiple buildings and counties with one goal: meaningful systemic change.
And what isn't MHAAD?
MHAAD is not a representative of Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center. We are not an official branch, administrative body, or authorized spokesperson for SPVMHC and absolutely nothing we say or do represents their official stance or policies. We are not in any way funded or controlled by the center or it's administrators.
It's simple: we can't fight for a better workplace if we don't have a good picture of what the workers want. We're asking for your contact information because we want to talk (occasionally through surveys). We will never share your contact information with anyone without a valid court order.
In order to protect your privacy and confidentiality, please only leave us your personal email and phone number. We will not ever knowingly contact you on a device or email that belongs to your workplace.
Why is MHAAD asking for my contact information?