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Deterra Project Celebrated for Successful First Year
August 31, 2017
On August 31, 2016, the Summit County Community Partnership (SCCP) launched an effort to remove over 1.2 million prescription pills from Summit County. Today, one year later, partners in the project gathered at Acme Fresh Market on West Market Street to celebrate a huge step in the right direction. Working with their major partner, Acme Fresh Market Pharmacy, and […]
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ADM Board Appreciation Luncheon Registration Now Open
August 22, 2017
Plan to join us on Thursday, September 28, 2017 for the annual ADM Board Appreciation luncheon. This annual event provides an opportunity to reflect on those who have made significant contributions in the mental health and addiction fields in our community. You can reserve you spot or table. Please also consider nominating someone for the 2017 Trailblazer Awards. […]
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Free Training For Family Members
August 17, 2017
As part of the ADM Board’s commitment to support the development of family focused approaches for those affected by substance misuse, a free training for family members living with a loved one who is misusing substances will take place later this month. The Community Reinforcement And Family Training (CRAFT) is a highly-effective, evidence-based, program of […]
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County of Summit Awarded Nearly $1 Million Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Court Program Grant
June 29, 2017
On Monday, June 19, 2017, County Executive Ilene Shapiro introduced legislation to County Council to accept a FY2017 Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Court Program grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the amount of $974,570.00. County Council voted on and passed this legislation on […]
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2017 Targeted Prevention RFP
March 27, 2017
This is the third year that the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board has designated targeted prevention funding for our local schools. Drawing from the results of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey for Summit County High School and Middle School students, the Board has allocated $100,000 in funding to this […]
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Addiction Resource Guide Brings Hope To Summit County
March 13, 2017
The addiction epidemic has been front-page news in Summit County month after month. Touching all segments of our community, this issue is a heartbreaking one. But there is hope. Recovery is happening in our community, thanks to the efforts of individuals and organizations who are stepping up for the fight of their lives. The County […]
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Summit County Now Has Five Quick Response Teams
February 17, 2017
Quick Response Teams (QRT) Growing County-Wide The QRT concept was introduced to Summit County by Greg McNeil, a Hudson resident and member of our Summit County Opiate Task Force. Greg tragically lost his son to an overdose in October, 2015. He has since formed an organization, Cover2 Resources, which researches and produces podcast interviews to […]
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Flowers to Serve on ADM Board
February 1, 2017
Dan Flowers fills term The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board welcomed new member Daniel R. Flowers who was sworn in by Barberton Municipal Court Judge Jill Flagg Lanzinger. Mr. Flowers was appointed by Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro to fill an unexpired term through June 30th, 2017. The […]
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ADM Addiction Help Line Connects People with Treatment
January 11, 2017
330-940-1133 The ADM Addiction Help Line launched on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, as a new service to assist individuals who are looking to recover from an addiction to alcohol, drugs or gambling. How Does It Work? The Help Line number 330-940-1133 and the hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm. The ADM […]
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Nine Employees Recognized for their Service
Nine employees were recognized at the December Board of Directors meeting for their years of dedicated service. The ADM Board Employee Service Awards Program is designed to recognize employees who have reached service milestones of having completed 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service with the ADM Board. All service award recipients who reach […]
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