At a statewide conference in Columbus, over 1,100 attendees participated in Ohio’s 2016 Opiate Conference: Advancing Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery.

This is the second year that the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board has designated $750,000 for new, targeted prevention funding.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

We are delighted to introduce you to the newest members of our staff, Darlene Migas, Jennifer Peveich and Christine Smalley.

State Senator Frank LaRose (R-Copley Township) this week was named Legislator of the Year by The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA).

The ADM Board welcomed Lucky Tisch earlier this month as she began her work as the Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator.

The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board recently welcomed 2 new members to the Board of Directors. Elizabeth A. England, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, of Akron and Twinsburg resident Todd M. Ivan, MD were sworn in by Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio at the December Board meeting.

The ADM Board has promoted Aimee R. Wade, MSW, LISW-S, OCPS II, to Associate Director of Clinical Services. Aimee joined the ADM Board staff in 2010 as the Compliance, Prevention and Training Coordinator. 

Summit County Public Health and the ADM Board provided an overview of the State of the County’s Health last week that included both significant accomplishments and challenges.

About 300 people attended appreciation luncheon on October 21st where we paid tribute to local trailblazers. Those who received Trailblazer Awards include: Mark Salchak, Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer, Patty Slevey and Rev. Patrick J. Barrett.