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ADAMH Board of Franklin County
447 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-1057 – phone
(614) 224-0991 – fax-
ADAMH Community Mini-Grants
The ADAMH Board of Franklin County is now accepting applications for community mini-grants. We will consider proposals for events and special projects that align with our funding priorities.
For a full list of our funding priorities and grant requirements please review the2013 ADAMH Community Mini-Grant Overview and Application for more information. -
2013 ADAMH Annual AwardsEach year at our annual meeting, the ADAMH Board of Franklin County recognizes members of the community who have been exceptional in helping others find their path to recovery. ADAMH is currently accepting nominations for three award categories. The award categories are the: Randall M. Dana Award of Excellence, the Barry Mastrine Award, and the Art Lynn Consumer & Family Advocate Award
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Meet Our Providers
ADAMH contracts with more than 30 local agencies you know and trust. These community not-for-profit agencies provide quality mental health and alcohol/drug addiction treatment services on a sliding scale fee, so regardless of income, you can receive the help you need.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the well-being of our community by reducing the incidence of mental health problems and eliminating the abuse of alcohol and other drugs in Franklin County.
Mural on Main Project
Community mural projects have a proven record of strengthening community connections. This year, ADAMH in collaboration with Community for New Direction (CND) and ALTernative will work to provide a community mural at CND’s east location situated on 993 East Main Street, Columbus 43205.
To follow this project please like our Facebook page.
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ADAMH Annual Awards
Each year at our annual meeting, the ADAMH Board of Franklin County recognizes members of the community who have been exceptional in helping others find their path to recovery. ADAMH is currently accepting nominations for three award categories. The award categories are:
* Randall M. Dana Award of Excellence
* Barry Mastrine Award
* Art Lynn Consumer & Family Advocate Award
To learn more about the criteria for each award or to download a nomination form click here.
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Medicaid Expansion
Support Statement
In support of Governor Kasich’s recent budget proposal to expand Medicaid the ADAMH Board of Franklin County released the following statement to the Ohio Department of Mental Health, Office of Health Transformation and the Governor’s Office :
“We know that mental health and addiction treatment services are effective and people heal. Governor Kasich’s proposal means that an estimated 69,000 uninsured residents would have access to vital physical and mental health service through the expansion of Medicaid. It is estimated that people with mental illness die prematurely nearly twenty five years earlier than the general population. This will allow Franklin County to expand important services to people with serious mental illness such as:
- Integrated physical and mental health services – treating preventable diseases like diabetes and heart disease while also treating mental illness.
- Permanent supportive housing – providing a safe, affordable place to live so that individuals can recover.
- Peer Support – through structured Peer run recovery groups, wellness and self-advocacy activities to help individuals with mental illness and addiction challenges develop and enhance their own natural support networks to further their recovery and more fully integrate within their communities.
- Prevention Services – increasing investments in proven prevention programs that work to reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health and addiction treatment, and prevent the incidence of alcohol & drug abuse.”
David Royer, CEO
ADAMH Board of Franklin County
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2013 ADAMH Community Mini-Grants
The ADAMH Board of Franklin County is now accepting applications for community mini-grants. We will consider proposals for events and special projects that align with our funding priorities.
For a full list of our funding priorities and grant requirements please review the 2013 ADAMH Community Mini-Grant Overview and Application document.
The last date to turn in an application for 2013 is:
Friday, August 9, 2013 at 5 p.m.
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Anti-Stigma Public Education Campaign
Anti-Stigma Public Education Campaign: Treatment works. Recovery happens. To learn more about ADAMH, our system of care, or behavioral health care issues, check out these definitions or view our TV ad.
Public Meetings
May Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Three C Recovery & Healthcare Network Council of Governments
Tuesday, June 28, 2013
10 a.m.
Visit ADAMH Community Calendar for more event information.
All Public Meetings are held at the
ADAMH Board located at:
447 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
*Unless otherwise noted*
The Behavioral Health IQ Quiz
There are many common misuses or misconceptions about mental illness and alcohol and drug addiction that cause stigma. Quite often, the fear of that stigma prevents someone from getting the help he or she may need.
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