News/Blogs - County of Summit ADM Board

ADM Board Welcomes New Members

January 1, 2023 | Category

The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board welcomed three new members last month. Lucas M. Blower, Vivianne Whalen Duffrin and Rev. Russell T. Ham were sworn in by Summit County Common Pleas Judge Todd McKenney at the September meeting. The ADM Board of Directors is comprised of 14 Summit […]

ADM Board Increases Residential Treatment Beds

January 1, 2023 | Category

The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board will fund 20 additional residential treatment beds for males with opiate / heroin addiction at IBH Addiction Recovery Center beginning October 1st. The ADM Board of Directors recently approved an additional 3.2 million dollars […]

Drug Disposal Bags Now Available

January 1, 2023 | Category

40,000 bags donated through Summit County Community Partnership Summit County Community Partnership received a donation by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals of 40,000 drug deactivation pouches for distribution to senior centers, patients, parents, and families in Akron and Summit County to provide a safe and responsible drug disposal method, preventing abuse and misuse of leftover prescription medication. The […]

ADM Board Issues Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transitional Housing

January 1, 2023 | Category

The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board is requesting proposals for post-detox transitional housing. The purpose of this additional housing is to provide interim support for those seeking help as they transition to the level of care needed to address their illness. This includes transitioning from detox and awaiting […]

ADM Board Welcomes Eric Hutzell

January 1, 2023 | Category

Eric Hutzell joins us as the Research & Quality Improvement Coordinator, responsible for planning, organizing, and developing research designs; to gather analyze and evaluate the significance of statistical data. Eric possesses a comprehensive background in leadership, strategic planning, and quality control from six years of service as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army […]

Man Therapy™ launches in Summit County

January 1, 2023 | Category

In partnership with the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Summit County ADM Board has launched a social marketing campaign targeted at working-aged men to erase the stigma surrounding mental health. Man Therapy™ reshapes the conversation, using humor to cut through stigma and tackle issues like depression, divorce and […]

Over 1,100 Ohioans Attend Annual Opiate Conference

January 1, 2023 | Category

At a statewide conference in Columbus, over 1,100 attendees participated in Ohio’s 2016 Opiate Conference: Advancing Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery. Professionals, individuals, and family members impacted by addiction to opiates and other drugs were in attendance to learn from local, state, and national leaders. Summit County was well represented at the conference focused on […]

The ADM Board Increasing Prevention Programming

January 1, 2023 | Category

This is the second year that the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board has designated $750,000 for new, targeted prevention funding. Drawing from the results of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey for Summit County High School (PDF) and Middle School (PDF) students, the Board is requesting proposals in three areas: 1. Out of School […]

Got drugs? DEA Drug Take Back Day – April 30

January 1, 2023 | Category

Properly dispose of unwanted medication April 30, 201610:00 AM – 2:00 PM The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Locate a collection site near you. Download our PDF

We Welcome Our New Staff!

January 1, 2023 | Category

We are delighted to introduce you to the newest members of our staff! Darlene Migas is the Administrative Assistant who will provide support for the clinical services department. She comes to us from the Board of Developmental Disabilities and also has had previous Board experience at both the Lake and Hamilton County ADAMHS Boards. Christine Smalley joins us as the […]