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ADM Board Awarded Disaster Preparedness Grant
March 18, 2025
The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Board received a $56,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to support efforts in developing a comprehensive behavioral health disaster preparedness plan that will enhance existing local emergency response systems. A […]
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Summit Quick Response Teams Recognized
February 13, 2025
On January 23, 2025, the Ohio Deflection Association presented the Outstanding QRT, Outreach and Engagement Initiatives: Large Sized Community Award to Summit County. The County of Summit ADM Board accepted the award on behalf of its community partners, including behavioral health and public health agencies and local first responder agencies that encompass these teams. Quick […]
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RFP Announcement
January 14, 2025
The County of Summit ADM Board currently seeks proposals for a consultant to conduct a wage study for our contract providers that will assist our system of care with insights into ways to successfully compete in the workforce market. Submissions are open from January 14, 2025, to February 7, 2025. NOTE: All inquiries regarding this […]
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Recovery Housing Brochure Now Available
January 2, 2025
The County of Summit ADM Board funds a variety of recovery housing options throughout Summit County. As part of the ADM Board’s Circle of Hope partners, recovery housing providers offer diverse programming and supports for individuals throughout their recovery journey. To learn more about ADM Board-funded recovery housing partners, download the latest Recovery Housing Brochure. […]
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2024 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results Released
December 17, 2024
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is a cross-sectional surveillance tool developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to track adolescent risk behaviors over time. Summit County Public Health (SCPH) and the Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board (ADM) contracted with Case Western University Prevention […]
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Hoarding Task Force Conference Success
December 5, 2024
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the Summit County Hoarding Task Force, in collaboration with Summit County Public Health and the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board, hosted the 2024 Fall Conference: “Transfer Knowledge to Practice: Assessment, Case Management, and Harm Reduction Strategies for Hoarding.” The conference, […]
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Board of Directors Approves New Purpose Statement
October 31, 2024
AKRON, OHIO — On October 22, 2024, the County of Summit ADM Board’s Board of Directors finalized and approved a new purpose statement for the agency. The approval of the new purpose statement was the culmination of an extensive process that involved funded agencies and partners, community stakeholders, Board members, and staff to ensure that […]
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ADM Board hosts groundbreaking for Dr. Fred Frese Residential Center
October 7, 2024
AKRON, OHIO — On Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 11:00 am, the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board held a groundbreaking to begin the construction of a 16-bed residential step-down center on the grounds of Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare. This facility will serve as transitional housing for individuals departing from […]
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RFP Announcement
October 1, 2024
The County of Summit ADM Board currently seeks proposals for a consultant to provide strategic direction and support to secure the successful passage of our levy, which will appear on the November 2025 general election ballot in Summit County. The RFP period will be open 10/1/24 to 10/18/24. For further information regarding the RFP requirements […]
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ADM Board and Partners Celebrate Opening of THRIVE House
August 31, 2024
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Summit County officials gathered on Frederick Boulevard in Akron to celebrate the grand opening of THRIVE House, a new facility that will provide transitional housing and continued care for newly released individuals from the Summit County Jail who are unhoused and participating in the jail’s THRIVE program. The THRIVE (i.e., […]
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