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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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Celebrating “Recovery is for Everyone” in September
August 2, 2021
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. […]
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ANNUAL CARES AWARD NOMINATIONS
July 23, 2021
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 […]
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Mini-Grants for Suicide Prevention Announced
June 23, 2021
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 […]
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Summit County ADM Board Appoints Aimee Wade New Executive Director
May 27, 2021
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 […]
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Summit County ADM Board Appoints Aimee Wade New Executive Director
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 […]
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ADM Board Welcomes New Board of Directors Member
April 9, 2021
Akron, Ohio On March 23, 2021, the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Services Board welcomed Kimberly Huff to its Board of Directors with a swearing in by Judge Joy Oldfield. Currently, Ms. Huff serves as the Community Relations Representative for the Synthomer Foundation where she is responsible for the organization’s philanthropy budget […]
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ADM Board Accepting Worksheets for 2021-2022 Community Youth Resiliency Capital Plan
March 10, 2021
Worksheets Due by March 19 The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is in the process of preparing for the FY21-22 Community (Youth) Resiliency capital plan submission to the Office of Budget and Management. OhioMHAS utilizes local ADAMH Board Community Capital Plan applications to help develop its submission. The Community (Youth) Resiliency […]
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OACBHA Honors Local Health Departments with Annual Award
February 25, 2021
The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) presented its 2020 Annual Awards at a virtual ceremony held on January on 26, 2021. The 2020 President’s Partnering for Quality Award was presented to the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners in recognition of state-wide health departments and their contributions to combatting COVID-19. During the virtual […]
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Ratliff & Taylor announced as search firm for Executive Director replacement
February 10, 2021
Akron, OH – The County of Summit ADM Board today announced it has retained the Ohio-headquartered national search firm Ratliff & Taylor to lead the search effort for a new Executive Director. The County of Summit ADM Board is responsible for assessing community needs; managing public resources; and planning, funding, monitoring and evaluating treatment, prevention […]
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