News/Blogs - County of Summit ADM Board

ADM Board Announces Funding Opportunity for Recovery Housing

January 1, 2023 | Category

The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board has funding available for quality Recovery Housing in the Summit County area to support those leaving residential treatment programs but also those needing a structured sober environment where they can thrive in recovery. Eligible entities may be awarded up to $250,000 for the […]

ADM Levy Renewal Passes

January 1, 2023 | Category

Voters approve 2.95 mill renewal levy Summit County voters passed Issue 14, a renewal of the Summit County ADM Board levy, with 69 percent of the vote. The six-year, 2.95-mill levy will fund approximately 78 percent of the agency’s operating budget. The revenue is used to fund mental health and recovery programs for children, adults […]

Levy Renewal on November 5 Ballot

January 1, 2023 | Category

Prevention, Treatment, Support for Addiction & Mental Health Safeguards Community We are grateful for the strong support of the ADM Board from our community. With your help, the ADM Board will be able to continue to provide much needed services to thousands of uninsured or underinsured people to achieve and sustain their recovery. Volunteer We […]

Summit County 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey results released

January 1, 2023 | Category

Summit County – The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is a cross-sectional surveillance tool developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to track adolescent risk behaviors over time. Summit County Public Health (SCPH) and the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board (ADM) contract with Case Western University Prevention Research Center for Healthy […]

Change Direction Summit County Invites Faith Leaders to Learn about Trauma

January 1, 2023 | Category

Summit ADM Board and Change Direction Host Seminar on September 20 Change Direction Summit County and the County of Summit ADM Board are hosting a free seminar for faith leaders entitled Trauma: What is it? – The Role of the Faith Community. Faith leaders and church representatives are encouraged to attend to learn more about the […]

ADM Levy Kick Off!

January 1, 2023 | Category

Friday September 20, 2019 at 4:30pm Join the Summit County ADM Support Committee to kick off the ADM Levy Campaign at Derby Downs! The County of Summit ADM Board’s levy will be up for renewal this fall. Our local levy makes up levy 78% of our total budget and is critical to the continuation of […]

ADM Board receives 3-year certification

January 1, 2023 | Category

The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) awarded a Culture of Quality Board Certification to the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board after a recent site visit and review. This is the highest level of certification that a local behavioral health board can receive. The independent association of […]

ADM System Staff Appreciation Day

January 1, 2023 | Category

Provider Agencies for Mental Health & Addiction Open House at Derby Downs The County of Summit ADM Board is hosting an *ADM System Staff Appreciation Day on Friday, September 20 from 12pm-4pm at Derby Downs in Akron. Staff from provider agencies for mental health & addiction are invited to ride down Derby Downs at the open house. […]

Mark your calendar for the 2019 ADM Luncheon and Trailblazer Awards!

January 1, 2023 | Category

Since 2007, the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services (ADM) Board has been recognizing individuals and groups who are making an impact on the mental health and addiction field through their innovation, service, advocacy and compassion. These awards honor the original trailblazers in our area — Drs. Fred & Penny Frese, […]

Trauma: What is it? The Role of the Faith Community

January 1, 2023 | Category

Seminar Offered The County of Summit ADM Board and the Change Direction Faith Outreach Committee are offering a free seminar on “Trauma: What is it? The Role of the Faith Community” on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 7:30 – 11:30AM in the Summit County Public Health Auditorium. For complete event details and registration information click here.