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Narcan Kit Requests Soar Following Targeted Postcard Campaign
October 27, 2022
Summit County ADM Board and Summit County Public Health Partner to Save Lives AKRON, Ohio – A targeted postcard campaign administered this summer by the Summit County ADM Board and Summit County Public Health has produced an increase of over 700% in requests for a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose and save lives. Naloxone, […]
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ADM Board of Directors Welcomes Marc Lee Shannon as a New Member
Akron, Ohio – On October 25, 2022, the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board welcomed Marc Lee Shannon to its Board of Directors with a swearing in by Judge Joy Malek Oldfield. Mr. Shannon is a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services […]
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Summit County ADM Board Receives Crisis Intervention Funding Award
October 21, 2022
CIT to Use Expansion Award for Data Collection to Additional Police Departments The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board received a 2023 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Support and Expansion Award, it was announced early this month, from the Northeast Ohio Medical University’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence. CIT […]
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RFP: ADM Board Seeks Proposals for Rebranding and Website Redevelopment
October 18, 2022
The County of Summit ADM Board currently seeks proposals for rebranding and website redevelopment. The Request for Proposal (RFP) period will be open from October 18, 2022, and it will close December 2, 2022. For further information regarding RFP requirements and submission guidelines, refer to the following: Rebranding and Website Redevelopment RFP (pdf)
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ADM Board of Directors Welcomes Marvin Ferguson as a New Member
September 29, 2022
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 […]
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ADM Board Mini-Grant Supports Girl Scout’s Mental Health Initiative
September 2, 2022
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 […]
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Task Force Sponsoring Narcan Pop-Up Event on Overdose Awareness Day August 31
August 31, 2022
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 […]
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ADM Board Awards Funding for Minority Community Outreach and Grief Recovery Programs
August 29, 2022
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 […]
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Funds Available for Trauma Informed Care Programs
August 5, 2022
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 […]
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Recovery Event Welcomes Runners and Walkers of All Paces!
March 21, 2022
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 […]
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