News/Blogs - County of Summit ADM Board

C-CAN now taking referrals

January 1, 2023 | Category

Program for youth and young adults at risk for psychosis It is estimated in Summit County 1,040 people ages 10-25 are at high risk for psychosis. C-CAN was developed to provide preventive treatment to those individuals. Read The Akron Beacon Journal story about C-CAN. C-CAN offers a stepped-care program that provides counseling, family education, case management, […]

2019 ADM Recovery Challenge is a success!

January 1, 2023 | Category

Over 449 area runners and walkers came to IBH Addiction Recovery Center to be a part of the 7th annual ADM Recovery Challenge to support the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board. The obstacles on the course are symbolic of the challenges persons often face during the process of recovery […]

Twinsburg Library Wipes Away Mental Health Stigma and Unwanted Medicines

January 1, 2023 | Category

Twinsburg Public Library is helping the community by connecting with County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board and the Summit County Community Partnership to engage patrons who come to the library about mental health and addiction. The library hands out a Crisis Text Line screen/eyeglass wipe each time reading glasses are checked […]

#330responds Week of Appreciation – 4/29-5/3

January 1, 2023 | Category

Thanking those responding to the opiate epidemic The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board is recognizing frontline workers and first responders during a week of appreciation, April 29th – May 3rd. The ADM Board encourages all citizens of Summit County to find a way to show gratitude to their local […]

ADM Recovery Challenge medal design winner!

January 1, 2023 | Category

The Summit County ADM Board announced the winning medal design at Community Support Service’s Art of Recovery event last week. The design will serve as the theme of the Board’s upcoming 2019 Recovery Challenge 5K. John Zarski, resident supervisor and client educator at IBH Addiction Recovery Center created the winning design. Mr. Zarski has been in long-term […]

ADM Board announces 2019-20 targeted prevention grants

January 1, 2023 | Category

For the fifth year, the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board has designated targeted prevention funding for our local schools. Considering results from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey for Summit County (conducted in 2013 and 2018), the Board has allocated $50,000 to fund this initiative. We are currently requesting proposals from local […]

2017 Report to the Community

January 1, 2023 | Category

Successful, long term recovery is built on a foundation of hope. It is the common thread throughout the treatment field — from the first AA meeting held in 1935 in Akron to the person walking into treatment for the first time today. The hope for a healthy and full life is our greatest wish for […]

Four Summit County agencies are joining together to treat individuals at risk for developing psychosis

January 1, 2023 | Category

Four Summit County agencies have come together to form C-CAN, a collaborative effort to deliver treatment for individuals between the ages of 10-25 at high risk to develop psychosis. Funded by a $1.35 million grant awarded by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction […]

ADM Board Honors Trailblazers at Appreciation Luncheon

January 1, 2023 | Category

The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board paid tribute to local trailblazers at their annual luncheon earlier this month. Established In 2007, the event honors individuals who are recognized as being innovators and advocates in the mental health and addiction fields like the original trailblazers in our community – […]

Summit County ADM Board awards over $49,000 to local schools to enhance prevention education; parent involvement

January 1, 2023 | Category

The County of Summit ADM Board of Directors announces over $49,000 in grants awarded directly to schools in Summit County for prevention education activities for the 2018-19 school year. This special funding allocation is intended to increase parental school involvement and support prevention efforts to enhance skills such as good decision making, self-control, positive peer […]