Licensure & Certification
What do I need to do to become an ADAMH contract provider?
You should know that although our panel of contract providers is not open-ended, we do occasionally add a provider for special targeted investments. We post these Requests For Results on our web site when available. Keep an eye on these postings and submit a proposal if your agency can successfully address the issue involved.
1. Your agency must be certified by the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services Department (OMHAS) to provide the services you would be contracting for.
- Contact the Office of Licensure and Certification at liccert@mh.ohio.gov
2. Respond to a Request for Results (RFR) as posted on adamhfranklin.org
- Your agency musts demonstrate experience and credentialing with the evidence-based practice being sought after.
- Submit a program description, budget, and other documentation as specified in the RFR.
3. If chosen to implement the project:
- Your agency will work with one of our staff to expand on the RFR application regarding the program specifications and budget.
- Your agency will sign a provider contract or memorandum of understanding regarding the services to be provided
- You will be expected to adhere to all state behavioral health and federal HIPAA regulations.
- You will be expected to bill the ADAMH Board through the SHARES Enterprise System and be able to submit test files soon after the contract/MOU has been executed.
- Submission of a W-9
- Registration for SHARES Enterprise System
- Submission of contact information from appropriate administration, finance, and information technology staff
What is it like to be an ADAMH contract provider?
All service providers must be capable of meeting ADAMH’s administrative criteria.
- Financial data must be submitted electronically.
- Treatment providers must adhere to all HIPAA laws and regulations.
- Consumer outcomes and other data must be submitted electronically and on time.
- Agencies must reliably show good customer service and implement client rights processing according to Ohio regulations.
- Every year ADAMH requires an Agency Service Plan detailing the types of services provided, how much of these services will be provided to how many people, and how much it will cost.
There are no open requests for proposals at this time.
The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) welcomes applications for funding from qualified organizations to serve the behavioral health needs of Franklin County residents. ADAMH will make determinations about whether an organization is qualified based on the application materials submitted and the history of the people and the organization(s) involved in the project. The organization may be required to be certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
When to Submit Applications
Organizations may submit an application at any time during the year. However, except for emergency applications, submitted applications will only be evaluated at three times throughout the year. Here are the evaluation dates:
• April 3, 2023 - Operational/Programmatic requests
• July 3, 2023 - Operational/Programmatic requests
• October 2, 2023 - Capital requests
Decisions about applications will typically be made within a month of these evaluation dates. Applicants will be notified of decisions through an email sent to the person identified as the point of contact in the application.
In the case of emergency applications, submissions should still be made through the same application form but indicate that the request constitutes an emergency and applicants are encouraged to send an email to funding@adamhfranklin.org informing ADAMH that an emergency request has been submitted. Emergency requests are those which BOTH (1) threaten the ability of the provider to provide services and/or represent a significant safety hazard to clients or staff; and (2) could not reasonably have been foreseen.
Please review the Guidance for Applicants before completing and submitting the application below.
Review Guidance for ApplicantsComplete the Funding Request Form
The ADAMH Community Mini-Grant Program now open for 2023.
There are many non-profit and faith-based organizations in Franklin County that serve our community in amazing ways – especially throughout the pandemic. So many organizations have been on the front lines providing food security, financial assistance and emotional support to individuals and families who need it the most. There is still a great need for resources in Franklin County and ADAMH wants to support these efforts through the ADAMH Mini-Program.
The ADAMH Mini-Grant Program provides small grants up to $5,000 to support in-person and virtual programs, events or campaigns with a broad community impact that:
- Raise awareness of behavioral health issues
- Promote prevention
- Reduce stigma
- Increase resilience
- Educate about diversity, equity and inclusion
After reviewing the Application Guidelines and Application, please contact mini-grants@adamhfranklin.org with questions. Updated materials will be posted by October for the 2023 grant cycle.
Application Deadlines
Qualifications for Applicant
Qualifications for Program/Event
Mini-grant funds cannot be used to:
Grant Requirements
Funding will only be released to your organization after all requirements have been met and a payment request is submitted by the deadline stated in your approval letter. ADAMH reserves the right to deny funding if requirements are not met and all supporting material is not received by the deadline.
All recipients of mini-grant funding must complete these minimum requirements in order to receive payment:
Additional payment requirements are required for awards over $2,000. See Application Guidelines for details.
Application Process
Confirmation: Once the application is received, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please follow up at mini-grants@adamhfranklin.org or 614-222-3706.
Review: Applications are reviewed once per month by the ADAMH Mini-Grants Review Committee.
Notification: You will be notified by email whether your application has been approved or declined. You will receive notification by the end of the month in which you applied. Please do not inquire about the status of your application unless you have not heard back from ADAMH at the end of the month.
Payment Request: If your grant application has been approved, you will receive a payment request form along with your notification. You will complete the payment request form and submit it (along with any documentation to verify you met the grant requirements) to mini-grants@adamhfranklin.org within 60 days after your program/event has taken place.
Application Checklist
In order to be considered for a mini-grant, an applicant must provide the following documentation: