Thirty mental health agencies in Hamilton County will open their doors to the public Monday in an effort to raise awareness about what they do.
The open house will kick off national Mental Illness Awareness Week, and it coincides with a property tax levy campaign for the Nov. 3 ballot.
Several agencies will provide free depression screening. Others will explain how people can volunteer. Some are holding annual meetings.
For a schedule of events, call the levy campaign headquarters, Mental Health Works, at 421-7727.
The levy, proposed by the Community Mental Health Board, would renew another that expires this year and increase it by 35 percent, to raise $27.1 million a year for four years.
The board, which also receives federal and state tax dollars, funds agencies that serve more than 18,000 children and adults annually.
Sterne re-enters politics:
Bobbie Sterne, the recently retired Cincinnati city councilwoman, has re-entered the political wars -- this time, on behalf of her friend Roxanne Qualls.
campaign committee for Ms. Qualls recently sent out a fund-raising letter from Mrs. Sterne asking women to contribute "$1,000, $500, $100 or even $50" to the Qualls campaign.
Mrs. Sterne, who retired in July after 25 years on city council, will host a Qualls fund-raiser at her home next month.
New favorite candidate:
Dale Butland, who joined Bruce Douglas' aborted effort for the Democratic nomination for governor, is working behind the scenes for Mr. Douglas' old rival, Lee Fisher.
The Campaign Notebook is compiled by staff of The Cincinnati Enquirer and runs Tuesday-Saturday.
