The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) is proud to highlight some of the key moments that defined 2024. Through collaborative efforts across the community, ADAMH focused on building robust crisis, mental health and addiction support services that are making a lasting impact in Franklin County.
ADAMH Receives OACBHA’s Culture of Quality Certification
In March, ADAMH earned the Culture of Quality Certification from the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA). OACBHA’s Culture of Quality program recognizes boards that demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and the use of best practices in administering alcohol, drug addiction and mental health services. Through this program, OACBHA highlights boards dedicated to advancing Ohio’s behavioral health system.
Collaboration with Central Ohio Construction Agencies on Addressing Mental Well-being
In April, ADAMH highlighted the collaboration between with the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio to tackle mental health, addiction and suicide prevention within the construction industry. Through the partnership, ADAMH touched hundreds of construction workers, teaching them about help-seeking behavior, safety ties to mental health in the workplace and more.
Read more about the collaboration’s dedication to mental well-being in the construction industry >>
Faith Leaders Prioritize Self-care
In May, ADAMH held its annual Bridging Our Temples Faith Conference. More than 100 people attended this free, day-long learning experience that was designed to educate, inform and support Franklin County faith leaders on topics centered around behavioral health. Events at this year’s conference included health and wellness exercises, such as practical breathing and yoga techniques, a keynote address from Julius Lancaster, lead pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly of Columbus and a panel discussion.
Read more highlights from the 2024 Bridging Our Temples Faith Conference >>
Debunking Mental Health Myths with Provider Agencies
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, ADAMH asked our provider network to debunk common myths about mental health. Experts from NAMI Franklin County, Directions for Youth & Families, Concord Counseling Services and PrimaryOne Health shared their insights to help raise awareness and promote understanding.
Read more about what mental health myths they debunked >>
Enhancing Youth Crisis Response
In July, ADAMH and the Columbus Division of Police hosted a full-day training to help law enforcement better respond to youth in a mental health crisis. More than 100 officers from Columbus and more than 20 other agencies participated.
View local news coverage of the training >>
Two-year Anniversary of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
In July, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline celebrated its two-year anniversary. Local 988 operators and ADAMH provider agencies, North Central Mental Health Services and Netcare Access, reflected on the progress made in Franklin County since the lifeline’s launch.
View local news coverage of the lifeline’s progress >>
Showcasing the Franklin County Crisis Care Center’s Construction Progress
In September, ADAMH concluded the majority of its pre-opening tours for the Franklin County Crisis Care Center. Since late spring, ADAMH has hosted 38 tours with key stakeholder groups.
Introducing New Frontiers in Mental Health Prevention
In October, ADAMH held its Annual Meeting to highlight the new frontiers in mental health prevention, as well as to celebrate the outstanding contributions of behavioral health professionals in our network. Keynote speaker Dr. Scott Langenecker presented on the State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) study. The SOAR study is a first-ever, multi-generational study that will uncover the biological, psychological and social patterns related to mental health and addiction.