Members of the 317 Board
Fiscal Year 2020
*Executive Committee
Dr. Tom Davis
*Deborah Dreifort
Dr. Steven Evans
*Dr. James Gaskell
Paul Grimes
Dr. Romola Hopkins
Tina Phelps
Greg Polzer
*Candy Kemmerer, Chair
Laura Hopstetter
*Jacqueline Stobbs
*Jeffrey R. Griffith
Tonya Bowden
What does the 317 Board do?
• Creates a Network of Care for people who need treatment for mental illness and/or alcohol and drug addiction.
• Contracts with local agencies to deliver services to our friends, families and community members.
• Obtains funds, designs policies, and monitors services for those seeking help.
• Promotes educational and prevention programs to raise community awareness of behavioral health issues.
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services appoints members through an application process.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our Board, please complete this form.
Athens-Hocking-Vinton County Commissioners
The Athens-Hocking-Vinton Commissioners appoint community members from their county. Please contact your commissioner's office for more information.