News/Blogs - County of Summit ADM Board

ADM Board of Directors Welcomes Marvin Ferguson as a New Member

January 1, 2023 | Category

On September 27, 2022, the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board welcomed Marvin Ferguson, RPH, MBA, LSSGB, to its Board of Directors with a swearing in by Judge Alison M. Breaux. Currently, Mr. Ferguson serves as the Pharmacy Manager of Clinical programs for Health Dialog where he helps to […]

ADM Board Mini-Grant Supports Girl Scout’s Mental Health Initiative

January 1, 2023 | Category

Green High School Student Achieves Gold Award for Mental Health Project With the support of a County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services (ADM) Board $5,000 mini-grant awarded in association with the Summit County Suicide Prevention Coalition in March, recent Green High School graduate McKayla Buck has left behind a mental health […]

Task Force Sponsoring Narcan Pop-Up Event on Overdose Awareness Day August 31

January 1, 2023 | Category

The Summit County Opiate & Addiction Task Force will sponsor a free Narcan distribution event on August 31 from 4-6pm at St. John’s Recovery Outreach Center, located at 1034 Brown St. in Akron. The event is being sponsored by the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services (ADM) Board and supported by […]

ADM Board Awards Funding for Minority Community Outreach and Grief Recovery Programs

January 1, 2023 | Category

Minority Behavioral Health Group and Love Akron Receive Funding for Healing Programs The Board of Directors for the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services (ADM) Board approved funding for community healing programs and resources targeting the African American community and greater Akron community during its July 26 meeting. Minority Behavioral Health […]

Funds Available for Trauma Informed Care Programs

January 1, 2023 | Category

Applications must be received by September 2nd Summit County Opiate Abatement Advisory Council (SCOAAC) in partnership with the Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board announces the availability of funds to address the opioid crisis in Summit County. Funding is available because of a landmark federal lawsuit that resulted in a settlement of […]

Recovery Event Welcomes Runners and Walkers of All Paces!

January 1, 2023 | Category

ADM Recovery Challenge Celebrates 9th Year Running and walking helps many to recover physically, mentally and spiritually. The ADM Recovery Challenge 5K and 1 Mile encourages runners and walkers of all paces to come out and support behavioral health services in Summit County. The 9th annual ADM Recovery Challenge 5K Race and 1 Mile Walk […]

Celebrating “Recovery is for Everyone” in September

January 1, 2023 | Category

Recovery Diversity Highlighted During National Recovery Month September is National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) which is observed nationally to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible. […]

ANNUAL CARES AWARD NOMINATIONS

January 1, 2023 | Category

OACBHA is accepting nominations through August 20, 2021 The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities is accepting nominations for the 2021 CARES Awards. Eight awards will be given to first responders and frontline workers who go above and beyond in helping individuals, families, and their communities deal with the adverse effects of Ohio’s opiate […]

Mini-Grants for Suicide Prevention Announced

January 1, 2023 | Category

Applications being accepted for suicide prevention The County of Summit ADM Board is awarding mini-grants for up to $5,000 in collaboration with the Summit County Suicide Prevention Coalition for local community-based efforts for awareness and prevention of death by suicide. These funds may be used to support prevention initiatives that focus on increasing awareness and reducing incidents […]

Summit County ADM Board Appoints Aimee Wade New Executive Director

January 1, 2023 | Category

First Woman and First Person of Color to Serve as the Executive Director Akron, Ohio After a comprehensive search, the Summit County ADM Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Aimee Wade as Executive Director during the May 2021 meeting. Wade, a life-long resident of Summit County, has worked with the ADM Board for more […]