Maryhaven CEO Steps Down Amid Financial Crisis | Columbus News

Oyauma Garrison is stepping down as CEO of Maryhaven, the nonprofit addiction treatment center in central Ohio, amid mounting financial turmoil and urgent questions about its future. Despite millions in city and opioid settlement funding, Maryhaven is deep in debt, with cash reserves of just $300K and liabilities exceeding $2.4M. The ADAMH Board has warned that without a clear sustainability plan, they may demand repayment. Garrison, who led the organization since 2022, agreed to leave in a mutual decision with the board, which is now seeking interim and permanent leadership. Maryhaven, which has served thousands for nearly 75 years, continues to provide care without turning anyone away — even those who can’t pay — which adds to its financial strain. To stabilize operations, the organization is overhauling its financial projections, easing patient restrictions to boost enrollment, and fixing its broken electronic health record system. The future of this vital community resource hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/edf39e9b6e94417a