Substance Use Disorder is treatable and individuals with lived experience can and do go on to lead productive lives. Recovery looks different for everyone. Addiction is a chronic disease and for some individuals, relapse is part of the process. If you or someone you know has relapsed, don't get discouraged! Talk to your doctor to find a new treatment plan and keep working toward recovery. The inspiring recovery story of Derrick Kirkland, who experienced relapse multiple times before reaching a life in recovery, is featured further down in this email.
September is
Recovery Month
and we are asking YOU to Join the Voices for Recovery: invest in health, home, purpose, and community! To get started, look at our
Recovery Month Toolkit.
We also invite you to join us at
Ohio's 17th Annual Rally for Recovery
on
Saturday, September 29
as we empower, uplift, and celebrate that people can and do recover.
For more information or to connect with a service provider in the ADAMH System of Care, visit our website:
adamhfranklin.org
Remember, Treatment works. Recovery happens.
Sincerely,
David A. Royer
ADAMH CEO
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Ohio Opioid Education Alliance: Don't Live in Denial
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The Ohio Opioid Education Alliance is a coalition of business, education, nonprofit, civic and government organizations committed to the education and prevention of opioid misuse and abuse with the mission to protect our children and prevent the next generation from abusing prescription opioids.
Watch and share the Alliance's new PSA: Don't Live in Denial, Ohio!
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Derrick Kirkland: Recovery is a Lifelong Journey
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Derrick Kirkland flashed a big smile as he excitedly showed a picture of his 37-year old son and explained that he would become a grandpa in January, but this proud father hasn’t always been so close to his son. When his son was just three months old, Derrick had to make the difficult decision to send his fiancé and baby boy away so that he could continue to live in the adults-only community he called home. After 22 years with no contact, Derrick was finally able to find his son on Facebook and reconnect.
“Where have you been?” his son questioned; but after Derrick explained what he had been going through, his son understood that today, Derrick has a purpose.
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Annual Meeting and Awards
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Extraordinary people work in our system of care who deserve recognition for their amazing efforts. One way to honor these individuals is through the Annual ADAMH Awards which recognize outstanding contributions of people in the areas of alcohol and/or drug recovery and mental health. We honor people annually who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty to help others.
You all are invited to join us as we honor and recognize several of our award recipients at our 2018 Annual Meeting on
Tuesday, October 16
from 5:30 to 7 pm
at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center.
Nominations are being accepted in the following award categories:
- Randall M. Dana Award
- Barry Mastrine Award
- Art Lynn Consumer and Family Advocate Award
- Extraordinary Mile Award
Visit
adamhfranklin.org/annual-award-nominations/
to read award criteria and submit nominations. Nomination forms can be printed and submitted to Leah Hooks or emailed to
lhooks@adamhfranklin.org
. If you have any questions or would like additional information about the awards, please email Leah or call (614)222-3727. The deadline to submit nominations is
Friday, August 31, 2018
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Summer camps funded by ADAMH participated in a poster contest this year! Each camp chose a winner and that artwork was sent on to ADAMH, where staff voted on an overall winner. This individual's artwork will be featured on the cover of the ADAMH System of Care Directory. The top four posters will also be featured at our 2018 Annual Meeting.
We are pleased to announce that the winner is...
Naomi DeWeese
! Naomi is a 14 year old student who participated in the Lincoln Park Learning Experience through
Barack Recreation Center
. Congratulations!
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ADAMH Murals are coming to Gahanna and Reynoldsburg! Community
paint days will be held in both cities
in September
and we want you to help! Watch
our website
,
Facebook
and
Instagram
for more updates.
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Are you interested in learning more about ADAMH? Come to one of our orientation sessions!
ADAMH Overview for Families and Caregivers
This overview session on
Wednesday, September 26
, will provide families and caregivers of people living with mental illness or substance use disorder a better understanding of ADAMH and the services provided through our System of Care.
Doors will open at 6 pm with the presentation starting at 6:30 pm.
ADAMH System of Care New Employee Orientation:
System orientation on
Wednesday, November 7
, will provide new employees with basic education of the ADAMH System that includes information about:
- our vision and mission
- ADAMH’s provider agencies
- the Provider Leadership Association (PLA)
- the Consumer and Family Advocacy Council (CFAC)
- prevention
- housing and the consumer complaints and grievances process
RCH Credits for Chemical Dependency and Social Work CPE (2 hours)
This orientation will take place at the
Columbus Metropolitan Library at
96 S Grant Ave in the
Auditorium.
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The ADAMH 2017 Annual Report is now available on the
ADAMH website
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
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The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
How do you dispose of your unused or expired prescription medications?
Take our poll
and learn how you can act to help stop the opioid epidemic!
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- In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness month Franklin County LOSS is having a Semicolon Tattoo Fundraiser and conducting 2 free suicide prevention trainings (QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer).
- Friday, September 7th - North Community Counseling Centers 50th Anniversary Open House
- CND (Community for New Direction) After-School program starts Monday, September 10 and their FOCUS program kicks off on Friday, September 14. Their Outpatient Treatment clinic continues to see clients.
- Wednesday, October 17 - Netcare Foundation 2018 Community Awards & Recognition Dinner
- Saturday, October 20, 9a-11a - Franklin County LOSS New Volunteer Info Session
- Tuesday, November 27 - CND annual fundraiser, Bridges to Success luncheon
- OhioGuidestone has started an Alternative Peer Group (APG) for adolescents seeking support for their recovery efforts. This programming focuses on developing a new support network and assists teens in how to refocus their lives on activities that support staying clean. For more information, call 888-522-9174 and ask for Wendy BeMiller.
- Community Housing Network Opens New Permanent Supportive Housing Complex
- CND is proud to be the recipient of a $35,500 grant from Cardinal Health for prescription drug misuse education.
- Columbus Area Integrated Health Services Board Enacts Neuroscience Policy
- Registration Opens for CAIHS' Clinical Conference: Life After Trauma
- CAIHS' Pathway Clubhouse Awarded Accreditation
- Maryhaven’s Restoring Lives Breakfast Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Columbus Hilton Downtown. Join Maryhaven as they celebrate 65 years of helping individuals and families restore their lives. For more information contact Nanon Morrison at 614-324-5473 or nmorrison@maryhaven.com
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ADAMH, the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board, is a Franklin County government agency which funds over 30 non-profits who offer mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention programs to Franklin County residents. These community non-profit organizations provide quality mental health as well as alcohol and drug addiction treatment services. We are dedicated to providing Franklin County residents with affordable, high quality alcohol, drug and mental health care.
If you or someone you know needs treatment or services, call Netcare, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
614-276-CARE (2273)
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@ADAMHBoardofFranklinCounty
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Treatment Works. Recovery Happens.
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