ADAMH Board of Franklin County
447 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-1057 - phone
(614) 224-0991 - fax
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Story of Success: Kelli Ramey Living with Mental Illness
Ever since her youth, Kelli Ramey, has known what it is like to live with mental illness. “I was almost expelled in kindergarten,” Ramey remembers. “I knew I was different, my parents and teachers knew I was different, but nobody could understand why.” Read more about Ramey here. -
Rev. Dr. Brenda Buckwell honored with the 2011 Barry Mastrine Award
Rev. Dr. Brenda Buckwell, pastor at Westgate United Methodist Church, was honored with the 2011 Barry Mastrine Award at the ADAMH Annual meeting on Tuesday, December 6 at the Center for Workforce Development at Columbus State Community College.
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Meet Our Providers
ADAMH contracts 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 regardless of income, you can receive the help you need.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the well-being of our community by reducing the incidence of mental health problems and eliminating the abuse of alcohol and other drugs in Franklin County.
SHARES
The Shared Health and Recovery Enterprise System (SHARES) RFP has been re-released by the Three C Recovery and Health Care Network (COG). Follow this link to register to receive a copy.
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Anti-Stigma Public Education Campaign
Anti-Stigma Public Education Campaign: Treatment works. Recovery happens. To learn more about ADAMH, our system of care, or behavioral health care issues, check out these definitions or view our TV ad.
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THE 2012 JEFFERSON AWARDS
Central Ohio is home to some special people. These are the people who care about their neighbors and about people they may never meet. They're the people who go above and beyond to make their communities better. The Jefferson Awards recognize those super-volunteers who improve the quality of life in Central Ohio. If you know someone who provides outstanding volunteer service that makes Central Ohio a better place to live, nominate him or her for a 2012 Jefferson Award.
Go to www.10tv.com/community and click on the Jefferson Awards icon for more information.
- Treatment Works.
- ADAMH invested $132 million in treatment for adults
and children in 2009. - 43,000 Franklin County residents treated in 2009.
- 13,000 Franklin County youth treated in 2009.
- ADAMH invested $5.4 million for prevention services.
- 26 youth prevention programs in 104 schools in Franklin County.
- Recovery Happens.
Public Meetings
January Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Visit ADAMH Community Calendar for more event information.
All Public Meetings are held at the
ADAMH Board located at:
447 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
*Unless otherwise noted*
The Behavioral Health IQ Quiz
There are many common misuses or misconceptions about mental illness and alcohol and drug addiction that cause stigma. Quite often, the fear of that stigma prevents someone from getting the help he or she may need.