Dear editor, I am a professional who has witnessed the prevalence of mental illness and addiction in Wyandot County. These are conditions that no family or community can hide from or be excluded from on some level anymore.

Dear editor, I am writing in support of Angeline’s Developmental Disabilities levy Nov. 7.

Dear editor, We are writing in support of Angeline’s Developmental Disabilities levy on Nov. 7. We are the parents of twin boys who are receiving developmental disabilities services through Angeline.

Dear editor, We are writing to support the Angeline developmental disabilities levy. We are self-advocates. We are a group of adults who receive services.

Dear editor, My 4-year-old son Grayson has autism. He is non-verbal and has more than his fair share of challenges. Each day brings new hurdles to jump and unexpected victories. Raising a child with special needs is a bittersweet journey.

Dear editor, I am writing in support of Angeline’s developmental disabilities levy Nov. 7.

Dear editor, I am a licensed psychologist and a licensed professional clinical counselor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I also am the site director for Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services of Wyandot County.

Dear editor, I have been a registered nurse for over 30 years working both at Wyandot Memorial and Tiffin Mercy hospitals. I have cared for people daily and tried to understand the difficulties they faced with their healthcare needs.

My wife, Lana, and I spent 35 great years in Wyandot County before retiring and relocating to the Cincinnati area last June to be closer to grandkids. We were proud to call Wyandot home.

I support the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board and the programs that its levy supports in our community. This levy helps to meet the community’s mental health treatment needs and it supports programs supported in our local schools.