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ADAMH, the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County, and Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) would like to announce that Kythryn Carr Hurd has been named the Integrated System of Care for Children & Families Director, a new position that will serve as a liaison between the two Franklin County agencies, as well as the Franklin County Juvenile Court. This position is charged with planning, developing and directing the design and implementation of an integrated behavioral health system of care for ADAMH and FCCS.
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As the holiday season nears and the year 2007 comes to an end, it has become time to reflect on the successes of the year and recognize the many individuals and organizations that made all of these achievements possible. As CEO of ADAMH, the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County, I am privileged to work with many people who advocate for and provide vital services to our community's most vulnerable citizens who are in need of mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services.
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ADAMH, The Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County celebrates Red Ribbon by sponsoring a Youth Day for middle and high school students in Franklin County. The 2007 Red Ribbon Youth Day marks the sixth year of such a celebration and ADAMH looks forward to many more days in which youth will be empowered to remain alcohol, tobacco and drug-free. Red Ribbon Youth Day was held at the Jewish Community Center in Bexley on Thursday, October 25, 2007 with more than 200 youth and adolescents in attendance from middle and high schools throughout Franklin County. ADAMH Vice President of Cultural Competency Kevin Dixon, Ph.D, brought greetings from ADAMH and welcomed special guest speaker WBNS 10-TV news anchor Jerry Revish from WBNS 10-TV.
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Although the holiday season is a time of excitement and joy, the constant hustle and bustle may bring some feelings of stress and anxiety. Many things, like family conflict, financial strain and excessive travel, can increase your level of stress and decrease your enjoyment of the holidays.
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Stephanie Patrick, L.I.S.W. was recently named the new Clinical Director at ADAMH. Also, ADAMH recently welcomed Heather Ward.
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The 2007 ADAMH Annual Meeting is right around the corner. We are pleased to announce that this year's keynote speaker is Franklin County Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy. This year's event will be held on Monday, December 10, 2007 at the Center for Workforce Development at Columbus State University, 315 Cleveland Avenue. The event takes place from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. This year's key note speaker is Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy.
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Someone once said, "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." On Tuesday, September 25, 2007, ADAMH showcased The Recovery Art Collection at ADAMH, featuring the talent, creativity and professionalism of consumers and family members in the ADAMH system of care.
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It took her five tries but Marla Taylor finally 'got it right.' In 1995, Marla Taylor got out of prison for the fifth and final time. Her 20-year addiction to heroin was the underlying cause for her many trips to prison. Before her final visit to prison, Marla tried going to a treatment center, but she was going for the wrong reasons. "I was 'BSing' the system. I wasn't trying to get clean. I was trying to get probation," said Marla. The judge quickly realized her motives and sent her back to prison.
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It is important for the Somali population in Franklin County to be able to recognize and deal with stress and most importantly, know where to go for help. Stress not only affects your mental health but it can also affect your physical health. Too much stress can cause difficulty sleeping at night, backaches, headaches, and other problems that are hard to describe such as worry or fear.
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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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About ADAMH
ADAMH, the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board, is Franklin County's safety net of care for people seeking mental health, alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment services. Through more than 40 local community agencies, ADAMH helps nearly 40,000 Franklin County residents get the help they need to lead healthy, productive lives. And with the help of a sliding-fee scale, anyone in the community can receive quality, affordable ADAMH services at one of our neighborhood agencies located throughout Franklin County.
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ADAMH
447 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 224-1057
Fax: (614) 224-0991
www.adamhfranklin.org
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