NEWS&VIEWS: January 2021
Thank you & Welcome...

First and foremost, we want to thank the many generous donors who supported CHC Addiction Services during the unbelievable year that was 2020!
Your continued support means so much to our staff, board and patients. Whether you responded to our pleas for diapers and wipes or hygiene products for patients throughout the year, adopted one of our families for Christmas, or participated in our Virtual Recovery Walk, your generosity was a beacon of light through this incredibly challenging year.

Welcome... to a new year, a fresh perspective and some new friends along the way!
We not only believe in our mission, but we believe we are the best place to turn for treatment for addiction, whether that be alcoholism, opiate use disorder and more. In 2021 we invite you to stay tuned for more stories about what we do and the people who recover hope and health within these walls.

CHC Addiction Services is here for you.
The best way you can help us is by staying engaged, spread the word about CHC and other causes that support addiction and mental health recovery, and most importantly reach out, connect and get help for yourself or someone you care about when they need it.

In good health,
Janet L. Wagner, CEO
CHC Addiction Services

70%
of our staff received the COVID-19 vaccine.
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In mid-January, CHC staff were part of the first responders vaccinated in Summit County.

Our agency has never closed and staff have continued to be on the front lines, working hard to stay healthy and serve our patients.

Thank you to the Summit County Health Department and the County of Summit ADM Board for prioritizing behavioral health!
CHC announces new chief medical director
CHC Addiction Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy Kantz, MD as our new Chief Medical Director. As medical director Dr. Kantz will oversee the medication-assisted treatment program (MAT) which serves hundreds of patients per day who are in recovery from opiate use disorder. 

A staff physician with CHC since 2018, Dr. Kantz is board certified in psychiatry and is a Certified Addiction Specialist. “Throughout my life and medical training, I have felt drawn to people who are vulnerable and in the most need. Often times, those with substance use disorders are dealing with extreme trauma coupled with institutional health inequities when seeking care. I am passionate about building an atmosphere that is trauma-informed and holistic for our patients. At CHC I believe we have that and more to offer the community,” commented Dr. Kantz. 

Originally from the Cleveland area, Dr. Kantz did his undergraduate studies along with legal aid and homeless outreach work in New York City. He came home to attend medical school at NEOMED and now calls Parma Heights home with his wife and children. 

CHC Addiction Services is a private, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation. The agency operates the most long-standing, comprehensive medication-assisted treatment program in Summit County. In addition to MAT, the agency offers treatment, prevention and recovery services for people of all ages and stages of addiction. Learn more at www.chcaddiction.org. 
Stay connected to CHC...
We're coming into 2021 with a renewed energy to end the stigma around addiction and mental illness!
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 impacted by the disease of addiction.