October 2010 Cross Systems Training Cross Systems Training is a free training event planned, developed, and provided by members of the ADM Board staff and representatives from mental health, alcohol/drug, criminal justice, and developmental disabilities organizations in Summit County. < For more information. > ADM Board Welcomes new Administrative Assistant. The ADM Board welcomed new administrative assistant Fran Rudell last month. In this position, she will support staff operations by taking on a variety of administrative responsibilities. < Read more. > SAMHSA Mental Health Campaign Launched The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)launched the Mental Health Campaing for Mental Health Recovery to encourage, educate and inspire people between 18 and 25 to support their friends who are experiencing mental health problems. < Read more. > ADM Board Seeks Intensive Services Provider The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board is requesting proposals for the provision of community-based, intensive treatment services beginning in January, 2011. < For more information > BeST Center to Host CBT Workshop in August The Best Practices in Schizophrenia Treatment (BeST) Center Department of Psychiatry Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy (NEOUCOM) will host a workshop on High-Yield Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques for Persons with Psychosis on 8/12/10 and 8/13/10. This workshop is designed for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, case managers or any mental health professional who works with a large population of individuals with psychotic illnesses. < Read more > Summit for Kids Coming In August This year will mark the inaugural Summit County Summit for Children, which will be a two-day event on August 20 and August 21, 2010. A professional symposium and a luncheon with a guest speaker will be on August 20, 2010. The Summit for Kids, a Family Expo, where free school supplies will be given to children in attendance, will be on August 21, 2010. < Read more > Celebration Recovery Scheduled for September 11, 2010 Celebration Recovery, the annual recognition event for people in recovery from mental illness is scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Community Support Services, 150 Cross St., Akron. < Read more > ADM Board Welcomes New Staff The ADM Board welcomed new staff member, Chris Freeman-Clark MPA, LISW-S, as the Coordinator of Forensic Services last month. In this position, Chris will be working closely with the criminal justice system to monitor treatment, progress and compliance with court orders of clients on forensic status in Summit County. This includes attending court hearings, advocating for the client and/or the mental health system and providing consultation to judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys and other court staff regarding mental health laws. < Read more > Schizophrenia Awareness Week Events Planned May 16-22, 2010 Schizophrenia Awareness Week, an international observance designed to raise community awareness of schizophrenia and psychotic illnesses, will be held May 16-22. Planning committee members hope to raise awareness and help people understand that, with the right treatment, people with schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses can and do get better -- and that effective treatment programs for schizophrenia spectrum disorders are available in their communities. < For More Information > Perinatal Depression Workshop Scheduled for May 27th Mental Health America of Summit County is having their annual workshop on the topic of Perinatal Depression on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. < Click here for more information > Summit County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training for Law Enforcement Personnel featured in National Report The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center released a new publication that demonstrates there is no one-size-fits-all approach for law enforcement responses to people with mental illnesses. < Click here for more details. > Cleveland Playhouse produces Bill W. and Dr. Bob. The ADM Board is a proud sponsor of the Cleveland Playhouse production of Bill W. and Dr. Bob, April 9 - May 2, 2010. < Click here for more details. > ADM Board Welcomes New Member Renee L. Greene was sworn in as the newest member of the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board at their February meeting. < Click here for more details. > Cross Systems Training Schedule for May The ADM Board is sponsoring the Cross Systems Training Program on May 6th and 7th this year. < Click here for more details. > Morgan Forum on Campus Mental Health The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation will present the Morgan Forum on Campus Mental Health scheduled for Thursday, April 8, 2010. < Click here for more details > Facing our Mental Health Crisis The Mount Union College Division of Social Services presents a viewing of the documentary, Minds on the Edge. < Click here for more details. > Summit County ADM Board Welcomes Two New Members The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board welcomed two new members at the January meeting. Robert C. Schwartz, Ph.D. and Valerie Riedthaler, Ph.D. were sworn in by The Honorable Annalisa S. Williams, Akron Municipal Court Judge. < Click here for more details. > NEOUCOM Department of Psychiaty Newsletter < Click here for more details. > Public Stations will feature programming on Depression in January 2010 Several local public broadcasting entities will present a series of programs on the topic of depression. < Click here for more details > Summit County Community Partnership is sponsoring a conference on prescription drug abuse on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. This conference, RX Drug Abuse: A Community Responds, will highlight prescription abuse in Summit County, what is being done about it and what can be done. If you want to decrease prescription drug abuse, dispose of drugs in an environmentally friendly way and support medication access for those who can least afford their meds, you should attend this conference. < Click here for more details. > ADM Board Honors Four Trailblazers at Appreciation Luncheon In 2007, the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board established awards in honor of five individuals who are recognized as being trailblazers and advocates in the mental health and addiction services field. This award process is intended not only to honor the original honorees which included Drs. Fred and Penny Frese, Maggie Carroll Smith, Sr. Mary Ignatia and Dr. Bob Smith, but also to provide a forum to recognize individuals who emulate their example and service. < To read more click here. > Summit County ADM Board Vacancies The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board is accepting applications for four vacant Board positions. The ADM Board of Directors is comprised of 18 community volunteers who serve through appointments made by three appointing authorities. < Click here for more details. > Summit County ADM Board Completes Policy Governance Training The Board of Directors of the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board completed training on the Policy Governance® model after their monthly meeting on 7/28/09. Mr. Eric Craymer, of Growth Management Consulting, Inc., provided the three hour overview session. < Click here for more details. > The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board acknowledges two outgoing members. The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board acknowledged the many contributions made by two outgoing members at their June 30, 2009 meeting. ADM Board chair, Thomas F. Haskins, Jr. and Ronald R. Rett were recognized for their many years of service. < Click here for more details > Summit County ADM Board Welcomes New Board Member Patrick A. McGown recently was appointed to the County of Summit ADM Board of Directors and his term will run through June 30, 2012. < Read the Full Story > Family Wellness Day planned for Sunday, May 17th, 2009 The County of Summit ADM Board, in partnership with Akron General is sponsoring “When Life is a Zoo, Take Care of You!”, a family wellness event on Sunday, May 17th from 12pm-4pm at the Akron Zoo. < Click here for more details > Summit County ADM Board Welcomes New Board Member David J. Peter, MD, FACEP, was recently appointed to the County of Summit ADM Board of Directors and his term will run through December, 2009. < Read the Full Story > Summit County ADM Board Welcomes New Board Member Michael J. Irby recently was appointed to the County of Summit ADM Board of Directors and his term will run through December, 2009. < Read the Full Story > Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) Voter Alert Now is the time to register to vote in the November General Election! < Read the full story. > Summit County ADM Board Luncheon features Regina Brett The Count of Summit ADM Board is pleased to announce that Regina Brett will be this year's speaker at the annual luncheon on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. < Read the Full story. > Summit County to Participate in Choice for Recovery Program The Ohio Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) was recently awarded a three year grant to implement the Choice for Recovery Program. Summit County is one of three Counties selected to participate in the program. < Read the Full Story > ADM Board Receives National Recognition The American Psychiatric Association (APA)awarded the Bronze Award to the Summit County (Ohio) Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board—A Systematic Approach to Decriminalization of Persons With Mental Illness < Read more >