News/Blogs - County of Summit ADM Board

Summit County behavioral health services update

March 23, 2020

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

March 19, 2020

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

March 18, 2020

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

March 16, 2020

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 29, 2020

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 […]

ADM Board Announces Funding Opportunity for Recovery Housing

December 13, 2019

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

November 8, 2019

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

October 21, 2019

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

October 9, 2019

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

September 6, 2019

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 […]