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On July 15, 2007, a story appeared in The Columbus Dispatch about the shortage of local psychiatric hospital beds, "Shortage of Beds getting worse" by Misti Crane. In response to this article, ADAMH's Board of Trustees Chair, Thomas J. Bonasera, wrote a letter to the editor addressing some of the concerns from the article.
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When I sent in my application for the Specialized Docket Internship with the Mental Health Court, I wasn't sure what to expect. As a pre-law undergraduate, I knew that I wanted to immerse myself in the judicial system. I wanted to get a taste of what real justice (or injustice, for that matter) was like. Beyond this, I felt a pull to the Mental Health Court in particular. Having seen the face of mental illness in my own home and witnessed the struggle through a child's eyes, I appreciated the challenge this specialty docket faced.
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Many people struggle with substance abuse and mental health problems. But many of these people go on to recover with effective treatment. In honor of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, ADAMH welcomes you to share your story of recovery with us. During the month of September, our Web site will feature a "Recovery Corner." Your story will be highlighted in the recovery corner during the month of September.
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The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) recently named Kathy Burns, M.D., M.P.H., system chief clinical officer. Dr. Burns brings an extensive background in behavioral health care to her new role at the ADAMH Board.
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ADAMH Board Member Dr. J.S. Jindal was honored for his volunteer efforts by The Federation of Asian Indian Association of Ohio.
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As the CEO of the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County, I know that recovering from an alcohol or drug addiction is not easy. Many of the people who struggle to recover from an addiction find effective treatment for their substance abuse problems and go on to lead, healthy productive lives. Inaccurate, yet commonly heard myths try to say that addiction is a sign of personal weakness. The fact remains that drug addiction is a chronic medical condition, just like high blood pressure, asthma or diabetes.
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For her entire life, until just a few years ago, Aubrey Victoria Touchman felt as though she was trapped in a nightmare. A survivor of physical and sexual abuse from an early age, she was constantly struggling with her mental health. It was impossible for Aubrey to maintain employment, find healthy relationships or look into her past. She was always moving from one bad situation to another and it was clear that she was out of control.
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On September 20-21, 2007 the Multi-Ethnic Advocates for Cultural Competency (MACC) will be hosting a combined annual meeting and training conference, "The Road to Cultural Competence: From Increasing Awareness to Building Skills," to be held in the Center for Workforce Development facility on the campus of Columbus State Community College in Columbus.
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On May 23, 2007, at the Annual Youth to Youth Awards Banquet, 16 Franklin County teens were honored for receiving the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. The President's Volunteer Service Award is a way to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our Nation.
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ADAMH has been in both print and broadcast media several times over the past few months. Here are a few highlights.
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Joe Florenski was recently named the new Grants Coordinator at ADAMH. Also, ADAMH recently welcomed two new staff members, Janet Stackpole and Prajakta Samant.
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