The ADAMH Board of Franklin County
Restoring People's Lives in our Community

ADAMH -- the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County -- is making a difference in our community, restoring and improving people's lives. ADAMH funds, evaluates and plans for the necessary services in our community then purchases care from community experts.

We do not provide any direct service, but instead contract with more than 40 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 that regardless of income, you can receive the help you need. Community professionals also work in hundreds of schools to provide prevention programming to help young people avoid ever using alcohol or drugs.

The ADAMH Board of Trustees is made up of 18 citizen volunteers who provide leadership and direction in forming policy and allocating funds. The Franklin County Commissioners have provided strong support for a "safety net" of alcohol, drug and mental healthcare for our community.

Almost 40% of the ADAMH system's resources come from a single property tax levy approved by voters. The remainder comes from state, federal and private sources.

If you, or someone you know, needs alcohol/drug treatment or mental health services, call Netcare Access, the front door to the ADAMH system of care, 276-CARE (2273).