ADAMH Board of Franklin County

UMADAOP Man Up Event
2026-04-30 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Church of Christ at Genessee Avenue, 1889 Genessee Ave., Columbus, OH, 43211, United States
UMADAOP of Franklin County is hosting this free workshop to develop and strengthen father and son relationships. Fathers who have been incarcerated are encouraged to participate. Register here.

ADAMH Board of Trustees Meeting - UPDATED LOCATION
2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Franklin County Public Health, 280 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43215, United States
This board meeting will be held in-person at Franklin County Public Health, 280 East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Members of the community who wish to address the ADAMH Board of Trustees can complete this online form and submit by the Thursday prior to the meeting.

Mental Health in Motion: Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind Community Event
2026-04-25 08:00 - 16:00 | Reset Recreation Center, 3621 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH, 43227, United States
Reset Tomorrow is hosting a free community wellness day with support from an ADAMH mini-grant. The day will include dance and group fitness, sports skills, workshops and more.

ADAMH Coordinating Committee Meeting - IN-PERSON
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This ADAMH Coordinating Committee meeting is in-person and coincides with the ADAMH Board of Trustees retreat.

COAAA: Minimize Risk ~ Maximize Life: Alcohol and Older Adults
2026-04-15 09:00 - 12:15 | Central Ohio Area Agency On Aging, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH, 43207, United States
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is hosting this free, in-person training. This training will provide participants with practical understanding of alcohol use, based on current research. Participants will also increase their skills to aid the older adults they work with make informed decisions about drinking, quality of life, health, and safety. The training provides research-based education on alcohol consumption with a common language for adults to use personally and professionally.
Register by April 8 here.

A Community of Crafts
2026-04-11 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-14 10:30 - 13:30 | LOSS Community Services, 3040 Riverside Drive, Suite 224, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
LOSS Community Services is hosting this drop-in event where attendees are invited to come and work on projects they have in motion or something LOSS has in-office. It’s a time for fellow suicide loss survivors to come together over coffee, crafts and connection.
Learn more.

COAAA: Supervising in Challenging Situations
2026-04-03 09:00 - 12:15 | Central Ohio Area Agency On Aging, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH, 43207, United States
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is hosting this free, in-person training. This training will focus on enhancing participants’ supervision styles through structured self-reflection. The training includes information sharing, reflective exercises, and interactive role-play activities designed to help participants synthesize supervision theory and ethical principles into their own supervisory practice.
Register by March 27 here.

ADAMH Board of Trustees Meeting (Hybrid) - UPDATED LOCATION
2026-03-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Franklin County Public Health, 280 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43215, United States
This board meeting will be held in-person at Franklin County Public Health, 280 East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Members of the community who wish to address the ADAMH Board of Trustees can complete this online form and submit by the Thursday prior to the meeting.
This ADAMH board meeting will be hybrid. If you are interested in attending, please send an e-mail to trustees@adamhfranklin.org for the meeting link.

MACC Communities & Conversation
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Whitehall Shine Bright Community Center, 4590 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH, 43213, United States
The Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC), through a sponsorship provided by ADAMH, is hosting a lively discussion on building stronger connections within our communities.
Whether you are a social worker, counselor, educator, faith leader, health care provider or someone seeking guidance on how to support a loved one, this event is designed to equip you with tools you can use immediately.
Attendees can expect a panel discussion, brief Naloxone demonstration, resource and vendor tables and more. Register here.

ADAMH Audit Committee Meeting
2026-03-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
ADAMH Audit Committee meetings are held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. over Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please send an e-mail to trustees@adamhfranklin.org for the meeting link.

ADAMH Coordinating Committee Meeting
2026-03-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
ADAMH Coordinating Committee meetings are held from noon-1 p.m. over Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please send an e-mail to trustees@adamhfranklin.org for the meeting link.

LOSS Community Services Where We Are Now Gathering
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | LOSS Community Services, 3040 Riverside Drive, Suite 224, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
LOSS Community Services is hosting this quarterly gathering for suicide loss survivors focused on connections as grief and life change. This free gathering offers a relaxed, welcoming space to connect with others who understand the experience, reflect on how grief and life change over time, and share community beyond a formal support group. You do not need to have attended a LOSS support group or event before to join us. This gathering is open to anyone who has been touched by suicide loss. There’s no expectation to share or participate in any particular way. You’re welcome to come, listen or simply be present.
Registration is required. Learn more and register here.

Columbus Urban League's 4th Annual Women's Day Event
2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Vue Columbus, 95 Liberty St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
The Columbus Urban League is hosting its fourth annual Women’s Day celebration. This year’s theme, “Unbreakable: A Celebration of Resilience,” honors the strength, perseverance and courage of women who continue to rise despite challenges. Together, we will celebrate stories of growth, leadership, and transformation. This free event will be in-person and livestreamed.
Register here.

No One Cares About Crazy People Film Screening
2026-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St., Columbus, OH, 43210, United States
Art Possible Ohio is hosting this free screening of “No One Cares About Crazy People,” a deep dive into the mental health crisis, issues of guardianship, and action and policy. There will be a panel following the film led by Danielle Smith, Director of the National Association of Social Workers, Ohio and Kentucky chapters.
Get free tickets here.

CND's Beating the Odds Teen Summit
2026-03-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Ave., Columbus, OH, 43211, United States
Community for New Direction is hosting this summit geared toward Columbus-area middle and high school students age 13-18. The event will include dynamic speakers, interactive breakout sessions and a Youth vs. Adults basketball game, creating a fun and memorable ending to a powerful day of learning and connection.
Learn more and register here.

Guided by Grace: A Hope-Centered Dialogue on Suicide Prevention
2026-02-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Second Baptist Church, 186 N. 17th St., Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Hosted by the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition, this event is designed as a space for community members to come together, talk about hope and prevention, break down stigma and explore how spirituality and grace can support mental well-being, especially within the Black community.
Register here.

ADAMH Board of Trustees Meeting - UPDATED LOCATION
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Franklin County Public Health, 280 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43215, United States
This board meeting will be held in-person on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m. at Franklin County Public Health, 280 East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Members of the community who wish to address the ADAMH Board of Trustees can complete this online form and submit by the Thursday prior to the meeting.
This ADAMH board meeting will be hybrid. If you are interested in attending, please send an e-mail to trustees@adamhfranklin.org for the meeting link.

No Place to Grow Old Film Screening
2026-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St., Columbus, OH, 43201, United States
Join the Age-Friendly Innovation Center and The Ohio State University College of Social Work at the Gateway Film Center for an important community conversation on the growing number of older adults experiencing homelessness in Central Ohio.
The event will include a screening of the documentary by Humans For Housing, No Place to Grow Old, and be followed by a panel with local leaders from ADAMH Board of Franklin County, Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio and Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging to discuss what older adult homelessness looks like in our own community.
RSVP here.

Sacred Circle Traumatic Grief Support Group
2026-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Starks Counseling, 175 S. Third St. Suite 200, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Please join Starks Counseling, in partnership with ADAMH Board of Franklin County and CITY OF COLUMBUS – COLUMBUS HEALTH DEPARTMENT, for a monthly traumatic grief support group, Sacred Circle. This month’s conversation will revolve around love and grief.
Food & gift cards are provided (1st come, 1st serve).
Registration is required. Register here.

ADAMH Finance Committee Meeting
2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
ADAMH Finance Committee meetings are held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. over Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please send an e-mail to trustees@adamhfranklin.org for the meeting link.

ADAMH Board of Trustees Meeting - VIRTUAL
2026-01-27 17:30 - 19:00 | ADAMH, 447 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
This ADAMH board meeting will be held virtually. If you are interested in attending, please send an e-mail to trustees@adamhfranklin.org for the meeting link.
ADAMH Board meetings are held from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at the ADAMH building located at 447 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215. Members of the community who wish to address the ADAMH Board of Trustees can complete this online form and submit by the Thursday prior to the meeting.

Syntero Winter Wellness Workshop - Hilliard
2025-12-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Hilliard Food Pantry, 3711 Main St., Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Thanks to support from ADAMH and others, Syntero is offering this free winter wellness workshop for grades 2-5 to help students strengthen coping skills, manage stress and build resilience during winter break.
Syntero is offering fun, interactive workshops to help students develop skills for navigating changes in routine, managing the “winter blues” and learning healthy ways to connect with others.
Registration is required. Register here.
For more information, contact Melissa Rotblatt, School Programs Manager, at mrotblatt@syntero.org.

Syntero Winter Wellness Workshop - Dublin
2025-12-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Dublin Library, 70 N. High St., Dublin, OH, 43017, United States
Thanks to support from ADAMH and others, Syntero is offering this free winter wellness workshop for grades 2-5 to help students strengthen coping skills, manage stress and build resilience during winter break.
Syntero is offering fun, interactive workshops to help students develop skills for navigating changes in routine, managing the “winter blues” and learning healthy ways to connect with others. Learn more here.
For more information, contact Melissa Rotblatt, School Programs Manager, at mrotblatt@syntero.org.

Tuesday with PEER's: Advocate Like a Star
2025-12-09 12:00 - 15:00 | OH
The PEER Center, in partnership with ADAMH, is hosting this virtual training. This free workshop will equip you with the tools and confidence to become a powerful advocate, ensuring that the peer voice is not only heard but also central to the future of mental health policy. Register here.

Community Advocacy Council Meeting
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:30 | ADAMH, 447 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
The Community Advocacy Council is a voluntary group of individuals who are either recovering from mental illness or drug and alcohol addiction themselves or have family members who are. The council provides a network of individuals for advocacy, support to families and advice to the ADAMH staff and Board of Trustees. The meetings are held at ADAMH, 447 E. Broad St., but can also be accessed by Zoom here.
