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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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ADM Levy Kick Off!
September 3, 2019
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 […]
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ADM Board receives 3-year certification
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 […]
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ADM System Staff Appreciation Day
August 28, 2019
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. […]
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Mark your calendar for the 2019 ADM Luncheon and Trailblazer Awards!
August 14, 2019
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, […]
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