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ADM Board receives 3-year certification
September 3, 2019
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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Trauma: What is it? The Role of the Faith Community
August 13, 2019
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.
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C-CAN now taking referrals
June 24, 2019
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, […]
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2019 ADM Recovery Challenge is a success!
June 4, 2019
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 […]
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Twinsburg Library Wipes Away Mental Health Stigma and Unwanted Medicines
May 7, 2019
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 […]
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#330responds Week of Appreciation – 4/29-5/3
April 22, 2019
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 […]
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ADM Recovery Challenge medal design winner!
March 19, 2019
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 […]
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ADM Board announces 2019-20 targeted prevention grants
March 1, 2019
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 […]
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