News/Blogs - County of Summit ADM Board

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 […]

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 […]

2017 Report to the Community

November 14, 2018

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

November 5, 2018

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

October 16, 2018

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

August 7, 2018

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 […]

Yes. No. Maybe? Medical Marijuana & Your Drug-Free Workplace Program

July 16, 2018

Free event for businesses in Summit County The County of Summit ADM Board will be hosting a free event for businesses Tuesday, August 21 from 10-11:30 at Summit County Public Health Auditorium, 1867 W. Market Street, Entrance A, Akron, Ohio 44313. The presentation, Yes. No. Maybe? Medical Marijuana & Your Drug-Free Workplace Program, will help employers […]

Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Survey

Open for community stakeholders- take now until August 1st! The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) is conducting a survey regarding Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC). This survey measures the progress communities have made in creating a ROSC network. What is a ROSC? A Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) is a […]

Leadership Akron Selects Associate Clinical Director for Class 35

June 29, 2018

Aimee Wade Chosen for Signature Program Leadership Akron has selected 40 representatives from Greater Akron’s business, government and non-profit sectors for its 2018/2019 Signature Program. The County of Summit ADM Board would like to congratulate Aimee Wade on her selection as a member of Class 35. Aimee joined the ADM Board staff in 2010 as the […]

ADM Seeking to fill Billing and Eligibility Coordinator position

May 21, 2018

Career Opportunity The ADM Board is currently accepting credentials from internal and external candidates for the position of Billing and Eligibility Coordinator. Please visit the Employment Opportunities tab for details.