News/Blogs - County of Summit ADM Board

Read our 2019 Report to the Community

January 1, 2023 | Category

The ADM Board serves as the hub for the community’s Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC). That means we are responsible for ensuring access to behavioral health services, and engaging the community and our partner agencies to facilitate and support comprehensive programs that allow all of our citizens to benefit from prevention, treatment and recovery services. […]

ADM Board welcomes new board member; thanks outgoing member for service

January 1, 2023 | Category

The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board welcomed a new board member during their July meeting. Jim Merklin was appointed by Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro to serve his first 4-year term as a board member. The Honorable Tom Teodosio swore Mr. Merklin in during the virtual call. Mr. Merklin […]

County of Summit ADM Board of Directors declares racism a public health crisis

January 1, 2023 | Category

At the June Board of Directors meeting of the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board, the membership approved a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. As part of the resolution, the agency pledges $100,000 to support activities designed to increase knowledge and promote understanding of the effects of systemic […]

DEADLINE 5/7/20: FEMA Crisis Counseling Assistance & Training Program Funding Opportunity

January 1, 2023 | Category

The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board (ADM), as well as all of our counterparts across the state, was presented with an opportunity through our state department, Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) to bring important emergency resources into our community. OhioMHAS will be applying for the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP), which is a federally funded supplemental program administrated by the […]

2020 ADM Recovery Challenge cancelled

January 1, 2023 | Category

In response of the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19, our planning committee has made the tough decision to cancel the 2020 ADM Recovery Challenge 5K scheduled for June 6th at IBH Addiction Recovery Center. Runners who have already registered will be receiving a full refund in the next 7-10 days. On behalf of our […]

Summit County behavioral health services update

January 1, 2023 | Category

Date: March 23, 2020 Contact:Chrissy Gashash, Manager of Community Relations chrissyg@admboard.org 330-564-4052 Summit County behavioral health services updateADM Board extending funding to support provider network SUMMIT COUNTY- The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board is working in tandem with its provider agencies to ensure continuity of care for our […]

Managing Fears & Anxiety around Coronavirus

January 1, 2023 | Category

As information about Coronavirus unfolds right here in Summit County, there can be a wide range of thoughts, feelings and reactions. We all deal with stress differently, but symptoms of anxiety, depression and sometimes psychosis (among those who are predisposed) are not uncommon. Please recognize that there can be a wide range of reactions.Click here […]

ADM Board of Director’s meeting cancelled

January 1, 2023 | Category

ADM Board cancels March Board meeting Due to the ongoing developments around COVID-19 and the directives coming from the state and local government, the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 has been cancelled. Additionally, all previously scheduled committee meetings are cancelled until further […]

Stay Up-to-Date about COVID-19

January 1, 2023 | Category

As Ohio and Summit County take big steps to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, we encourage community members to follow some important guidance from our local and statewide public health officials. What you need to know: The ADM Crisis Center and Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) are open and accepting patients 24/7 for addiction and […]

CANCELLED- Sober17 Welcomes Irish on St. Patrick’s Day

January 1, 2023 | Category

Alcohol-free Celebration for All Ages We unfortunately, have had to cancel the Sober Seventeenth event due to the Governor’s instruction to not gather in large crowds. Please contact Lucky Tisch at 330-564-4057 with any questions. Sober17, an alcohol-free St. Patrick’s Day event, will be held at the Akron Civic Theater on Tuesday, March 17th from […]