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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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Trailblazer Awards Return!
September 21, 2023
October 20, 2023 Join the ADM Board as we celebrate our community champions at the 2023 Trailblazer Awards Dinner Friday, October 20, 2023, at the John S. Knight Center. Social hour starts at 6 pm, and dinner starts at 7 pm. These community trailblazers will be recognized with the Maggie Carrol Smith Advocacy Award, the […]
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Free Organization and Clutter Expo
July 18, 2023
The County of Summit ADM Board along with community partners Coleman Health Services, Portage Path Behavioral Health, Summit County Public Health, and Greenleaf Family Center are hosing a free organization and clutter expo on Wednesday, July 26 at the Summit County Public Health Auditorium (1867 W Market St, Building A). This event is designed for […]
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2023 Community Assessment and Plan Now Available
July 5, 2023
The County of Summit ADM Board has released its 2023 Community Assessment and Plan. This plan is submitted to the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and beginning in 2023, this process will occur every 3 years with annual updates. The full report can be accessed here.
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ADM Board Announces 10th Annual Recovery Challenge
March 9, 2023
The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services (ADM) Board has announced that the 10th Annual Recovery Challenge 5K and 1-Mile Family Fun Walk will take place May 20, 2023, at IBH Addiction Recovery Center (3445 S. Main St., Akron). The event benefits the Summit County ADM Support Committee, which operates levy […]
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CIT Training Concludes First 2023 Session
February 22, 2023
The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training program concluded its first class of 2023 with 23 law enforcement officers and first responders earning the CIT designation. CIT training provides law enforcement and first responders with the opportunity to learn from mental health professionals, advocates […]
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