November 2018

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Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you to the providers, staff and community members who have an unwavering commitment to individuals and families living with mental illness and addiction. The work you do every day is appreciated and does not go unnoticed. We wish each and every one of you a wonderful Thanksgiving! Please note: The ADM Board offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving 11/22-11/23.

SAMHSA awards grant to treat young people at risk for psychosis

Four familiar Summit County agencies have come together to form C-CAN, a collaborative effort to deliver treatment for individuals between the ages of 10-25 at high risk to develop psychosis. Funded by a $1.35 million grant awarded by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board (ADM Board), the initiative includes Child Guidance & Family Solutions (CG&FS), Community Support Services (CSS), and Northeast Ohio Medical University’s Best Practices in Schizophrenia Treatment (NEOMED, BeST) Center, a collaborative referenced as C-CAN. These agencies bring over 160 years of combined mental health expertise. SAMHSA awarded grants to only 21 entities nationwide for this initiative.

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Safe drug disposal program expands

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Summit County Community Partnership (SCCP) celebrated two years of the Deterra Project with an announcement about another great partnership that will help the safe drug disposal program continue. Since its inception, the program has distributed more than 60,000 disposal pouches through their network of 60 partners. The pouches deactivate drugs after water is added and render the mixture safe for normal disposal with residents' trash. Each pouch comes with a returnable postcard to help the organization track the pouches' uses and effectiveness. Learn more about SCCP here .

2017 Report to the Community The hope for a healthy and full life is our greatest wish for the over 50,000 people who receive services through the Summit County ADM Board system every year. We invite you to review this report and learn more about the critical services provided to individuals and families in our community. Read the report

Mark your calendar for these upcoming community events! CHC Addiction Services Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program Looking to help a family in need this holiday season? Families big and small are available for adoption. Click here to contact CHC. December 3 & 4, 2018 Skill-Building Training on ASAM Criteria     Sponsored by OHMAS and SAMHSA; held at Summa Health Corporate Services. Learn more December 12, 2018 Meeting with Ohio Medicaid Meeting will provide update on BH redesign. Two times available. Must be a Medicaid provider to register, limit 2 tickets per agency. Learn more December 17, 2018 Summit County Opiate & Addiction Task Force Quarterly Public Meeting 4:00 – 5:30pm Summit County Public Health, Auditorium 1867 W. Market Street, Akron (entrance A) Follow OTF!

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