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ADM Board welcomes new staff member
December 21, 2017
The ADM Board welcomes Chrissy Gashash as the new Manager of Community Relations. She started in December, succeeding Mary Alice Sonnhalter who retires at the end of the year after over 10 years of service. Chrissy has held communication and marketing positions in the behavioral health and non-profit fields for over 15 years and is a […]
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Project D.A.W.N. Changes to Wednesdays
December 19, 2017
Summit County Public Health Moves D.A.W.N. Clinic Project DAWN, a community-based drug overdose prevention and education project, is moving to Wednesdays with the same hours 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.(every hour) at Summit County Public Health. Participants receive training on recognizing the signs and symptoms of overdose, distinguishing between different types of overdose, performing rescue […]
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Compulsive Hoarding Training Coming in December
November 14, 2017
An Introduction into Intervention Will Broaden Skills for Clinicians The County of Summit ADM Board, Summit County Public Health and the NASW Ohio Chapter will be hosting a training aimed at broadening skills and knowledge about compulsive hoarding and similar disorders on December 7th. The training will be presented by Gabrielle Faggella, MSSA, LISW-S, ACSW […]
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Addiction & Mental Health Experts Address Health Care Professionals at Recent Conference
November 9, 2017
Health Education Event Attracts Over 160 from Across Ohio Over 160 professionals attended the 4th Annual Current Concepts in Integrated Health Care Conference on Saturday, November 4th. Guest speakers from the mental health and addiction fields presented on topics including Alcohol Use Disorders in Women, Smoking Cessation, Effective Healthcare Strategies for Patients with Borderline Personality […]
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ADM Board Recognizes Trailblazers at Appreciation Luncheon
September 28, 2017
ADM Board Honors Trailblazers at Appreciation Luncheon About 230 people attended the appreciation luncheon where the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board paid tribute to local trailblazers. Those who received the 2017 Trailblazer Awards include: Candace Pallante, Gerard Dusa, The Devil Strip, and Greg McNeil. In 2007, the County of […]
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2016 Annual Report Highlights Mental Health Campaign & Opiate Task Force
Stories highlighting the Change Direction and Man Therapy campaigns that made their debut in Summit County in 2016, the Summit County Opiate Task Force at work, the 2016 Trailblazer Award recipients, and more. Download the 2016 Annual Report – PDF
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Deterra Project Celebrated for Successful First Year
August 31, 2017
On August 31, 2016, the Summit County Community Partnership (SCCP) launched an effort to remove over 1.2 million prescription pills from Summit County. Today, one year later, partners in the project gathered at Acme Fresh Market on West Market Street to celebrate a huge step in the right direction. Working with their major partner, Acme Fresh Market Pharmacy, and […]
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ADM Board Appreciation Luncheon Registration Now Open
August 22, 2017
Plan to join us on Thursday, September 28, 2017 for the annual ADM Board Appreciation luncheon. This annual event provides an opportunity to reflect on those who have made significant contributions in the mental health and addiction fields in our community. You can reserve you spot or table. Please also consider nominating someone for the 2017 Trailblazer Awards. […]
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Free Training For Family Members
August 17, 2017
As part of the ADM Board’s commitment to support the development of family focused approaches for those affected by substance misuse, a free training for family members living with a loved one who is misusing substances will take place later this month. The Community Reinforcement And Family Training (CRAFT) is a highly-effective, evidence-based, program of […]
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County of Summit Awarded Nearly $1 Million Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Court Program Grant
June 29, 2017
On Monday, June 19, 2017, County Executive Ilene Shapiro introduced legislation to County Council to accept a FY2017 Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Court Program grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the amount of $974,570.00. County Council voted on and passed this legislation on […]
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