May 2019
ADM QUICK LINKS

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 330-434-9144 | ADM Addiction Helpline: 330-940-1133
Mental Health Month:
Take a moment to learn about what's available in Summit County
May is a good reminder of the importance of mental health...as you often hear, "there is no health without mental health!" There are many helpful resources right in our community for people of all ages.

  • Change Direction Summit County works to end stigma and raise awareness about mental health. Know the five signs of suffering, which include: change in personality, agitation, withdrawal, decline in personal care and hopelessness. If you or a loved one is suffering, get help now!


  • Youth suicide is a serious public health problem. Read more about the topic from Child Guidance & Family Solutions' medical director, Dr. Elizabeth Menefee.

  • The Adolescent Suicide Prevention Program at Greenleaf Family Center provides depression awareness and suicide prevention presentations to youth in the greater Summit County area. Learn more or schedule a presentation here.

If you or someone you know needs help:
  • Call our Crisis Hotline operated by Portage Path Behavioral Health. Their trained volunteers connect callers with the best program for their needs.
  • Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
  • Use the free Crisis Text Line- text "4hope" to 741741 to speak to a crisis counselor 24/7.
  • Learn more about all the agencies in the ADM Board System that address mental health here.

Last chance to register!
Don't miss out on your chance to run for recovery at the 7th annual ADM Recovery Challen ge!

Choose your Challenge:
5K - 9 obstacles on a 3.1 mile course
1 Mile March - Run or walk with the whole family
Virtual Run - Can't be there on race day? Run anytime!
FREE registration now open!
Addictions & Opiates: What’s New, What’s Next will be a day filled with innovative and inspirational ideas for everyone from the seasoned clinician to the grassroots organizer. The event will offer two tracks – clinical or general – and guests will learn about best practices from leaders in addiction medicine from here and around the country.
Community Spotlight:
Twinsburg Public Library goes the extra mile

Twinsburg Public Library is helping the community connect to resources about mental health and addiction.

The library hands out a Crisis Text Line screen/eyeglass wipe each time reading glasses are checked out to wipe away stigma surrounding getting help with mental health. And, if you are a teen who using a computer or phone, just ask a librarian and they will hand you a wipe to keep your screen clean.

That’s not all – they also help fight the opiate epidemic. They distribute Deterra medicine disposal pouches through a collaboration with the Summit County Community Partnership . Anyone can pick up a disposal pouch at the library’s front desk. The library also hosts a recovery group called SMART Recovery that meets monthly to empower people who want to achieve independence from addiction. Monthly meeting time and location is posted on their website .
Mark Your Calendar for these upcoming community events!
June 1- ADM Recovery Challenge 5K
June 12- Quarterly Opiate & Addiction Task Force Meeting | Summit County Public Health | 4:00pm
June 12- Vantage Aging Senior Health Fair
June 13- CHC Addiction Services Break the Cycle Luncheon
June 14- Addiction & Opiates: What's New What's Next
The University of Akron
Oct 5- Portage Path Behavioral Health KJ's 5K Registration is open!
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