ADAMH Board of Franklin County

ADAMH Finance Committee Meeting
2026-05-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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 Coordinating Committee Meeting
2026-05-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-13 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.

COAAA: No One Teaches Us: Suicide Loss, Grief, and the Aging Population
2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 two-hour workshop invites social workers, counselors, and nurses to examine what they know — and don’t know — about suicide loss grief in aging adults and their families. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of suicide loss as distinct from other bereavement, a framework for
working with aging survivors and their families, and language they can bring into the room the very next day.
Register by April 29 here.

5th Annual Peer Recovery Supporter Community Event and Job Fair
2026-05-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Interested in becoming a Peer Recovery Supporter or growing your career in behavioral health?

Join ADAMH and other partners for a free day of learning, networking, and connection with professionals and organizations working to strengthen peer recovery services in our community. Attendees will gain practical guidance on certification pathways, connect directly with hiring organizations, and hear from experienced professionals about the impact and growth of peer recovery services. Whether you’re exploring a new career path, advancing professionally, or building a stronger peer workforce within your organization, this event offers valuable insight and connections.

Register here.

ADAMH Board of Trustees Meeting (Hybrid) – UPDATED LOCATION
2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | ADAMH, 447 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH, 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.

The P.E.E.R. Center Memorial Day Party with a Purpose
2026-05-24 12:00 - 15:00 | The P.E.E.R. Center, 205 N. Hamilton Road, Columbus, OH, 43213, United States
Join The P.E.E.R. Center for its 5th annual Memorial Day Party with a Purpose event. Free food, clothing, music and free haircuts will be included.

ETSS Tewahedo Job Fair
2026-05-27 10:00 - 13:00 | 4129 W. Broad St., 4129 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join ETSS Tewahedo for its upcoming Job Fair and connect directly with employers who are actively hiring. This is a great opportunity to meet recruiters, explore job openings, ask questions. and make meaningful connections that could lead to your next role.

Employers attending include:
Fifth Third Bank
Hyatt Regency
Cintas
IMPACT Community Action
Workforce Enterprises
Job & Talent

Language support available:
Spanish: 614-359-1258
Swahili: 614-359-1241
English: 614-406-6187

COAAA: Getting it Right: Straight Talk About Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work Practice
2026-05-29 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 educational session is intended to enhance social workers’ ability to apply the NASW Code of Ethics in real-world settings. The program focuses on the identification of ethical dilemmas that may arise in practice and aims to help participants minimize the risk of ethical violations.
Register by May 22 here.

LOSS Where We Are Now Q2 Gathering
2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 | LOSS Community Services, 3040 Riverside Drive, Suite 224, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Where We Are Now is a quarterly gathering for suicide loss survivors, offering 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.
Register here.

ADAMH Coordinating Committee Meeting - CANCELED
2026-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This meeting has been canceled.
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.

ADAMH Audit Committee Meeting
2026-06-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-14 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.

Advancing Compassionate Perinatal Behavioral Health Care
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | OH
This program, hosted by the Ohio Perinatal Behavioral Health Task Force (OPBHTF) and Mental Health America of Ohio (MHAOhio), aims to enhance Ohio’s response to PBHCs by equipping the state’s perinatal workforce with practical tools to strengthen screening practices, improve referral processes, and support continuity of care. Training content is enriched with context on trauma, substance use, pregnancy and infant loss, and barriers to care.
This course was approved for 1.5 continuing education credits by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT). Register here.

The Power of Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Panel Discussion
2026-06-19 12:30 - 15:30 | 1890 E. Main St., 1890 E. Main St., Columbus, OH, 43205, United States
UMADAOP of Franklin County is hosting this free Juneteenth event. The panel discussion, featuring Kwame Kirkpatrick, will discuss how business ownership builds community wealth, why financial literacy is a form of freedom, the role of mentorship and networking in business success and more.
Space is limited. Register here.

ADAMH Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-06-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-10-27 17:30 - 19:00 | ADAMH, 447 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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.

Grief Matters: When Words Aren't Enough: Creative Pathways Through Grief
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Cornerstone of Hope, 253 N. State St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Supported through an ADAMH mini-grant, Cornerstone of Hope is hosting this free, in-person session of its Grief Matters Monthly Education Workshop. Through gentle, guided activities, attendees will have the opportunity to express what may feel difficult to name, while honoring the ongoing connection you hold with those they’ve lost.
Learn more and register here.

CUL Back To School Community Block Party
2026-08-16 14:00 - 18:00 | 3443, 3443 Agler Road, Suite 102, Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
Hosted by Columbus Urban League, Columbus Urban League Young Professionals, and Things That Matter, this free community event is designed to help students and families start the school year strong.

Enjoy an afternoon of music, food, free haircuts, family-friendly activities, and connections to valuable community resources. Thanks to our Resource Partner, Kroger, and our many community partners, we’ll also be distributing backpacks, school supplies, and wellness kits to help students head back to the classroom prepared. *all items will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. This event is free and open to the community.

DFYF Back To School Bash
2026-08-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Crittenton Center, 3840 Kimberly Parkway, Columbus, OH, 43232, United States
Directions for Youth & Families is hosting its first ever Back-to-School Bash – an outdoor concert and fun evening for the whole family to kick off the school year. Attendees can stock up on free school supplies, learn about community resources and more.
The event is free. Register here.

Grief Matters: Unmasking Our Grief
2026-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Cornerstone of Hope, 253 N. State St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Supported through an ADAMH mini-grant, Cornerstone of Hope is hosting this free, in-person session of its Grief Matters Monthly Education Workshop. Attendees can expect to explore a gentle art activity and make a grief mask. What is the face you show the world? And what is the real face of your grief? All materials and supplies will be provided.
Learn more and register here.

Hope in the Park - IOAD event
2026-08-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
International Overdose Awareness Day brings together individuals and families who have been impacted by overdose. It is a special time to remember without stigma those who have died and to acknowledge and support family, friends and survivors.
The event will take place rain or shine (except for severe weather). Questions? Email cfcap@columbus.gov.

Labor Day Celebration - The P.E.E.R. Center
2026-09-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Walnut Hills Office Forum, 5979 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH, 43232, United States
The P.E.E.R. Center, in partnership with The S.O.A.R. Foundation and Pablo’s Tire Reynoldsburg, is hosting a Labor Day celebration. The afternoon will feature food, free haircuts, raffles, music and more.
This event is for adults 18+ only.

2026 Annual Meeting
2026-09-23 08:00 - 09:30 | Columbus State Community College, 250 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Registration is now open for the ADAMH Annual Meeting.
Attendees will hear from community voices about what inspires their work in suicide prevention, followed by a panel discussion featuring local experts and perspectives from across the community.
Details and RSVP can be found here.

ADAMH Board of Trustees Meeting - NEW LOCATION
2026-09-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Crittenton Center, 3840 Kimberly Parkway, Columbus, OH, 43232, United States
The Sept. 29 ADAMH Board Meeting will be held at the Crittenton Community Center, 3840 Kimberly Pkwy N, Columbus, OH 43232.
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(opens in new tab) and submit by the Thursday prior to the meeting.

Grief Matters: Journaling For Grief
2026-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Cornerstone of Hope, 253 N. State St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Supported through an ADAMH mini-grant, Cornerstone of Hope is hosting this free, in-person session of its Grief Matters Monthly Education Workshop. This workshop will incorporate creative and journal-based writing prompts, discuss healthy coping skills and offer an opportunity to personalize your own journal. Supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own journal as well.
Learn more and register here.
