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On December 10, 2007, the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH), held its 2007 Annual Meeting at The Center for Workforce Development at Columbus State Community College. Nearly 150 people were in attendance, including the event's keynote speaker Franklin County Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy.
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This month is Heart Month and having a healthy heart is certainly important to your overall health; however, it is also important to pay attention to your mental health. Both good mental health and good physical health are key to your overall health. Quite often people forget about the vital role mental health plays in this equation.
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ADAMH, the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County, announced at its January Board meeting its support of Issue 29, the 3.50 mill Replacement Levy for the Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. The levy will appear on the Franklin County ballot on March 4, 2008.
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The ADAMH system of care recently launched a new Somali-specific behavioral health program at Mifflin Middle School's Welcome Center. The goal of this project is to improve the behavioral health of Somali immigrant students and reduce the problems commonly exhibited by those students so they can continue to make progress adjusting to their new life in this country.
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The Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition (FCSP) is a multi-disciplinary group of stakeholders who are committed to the cause of reducing the incidence of suicidal behavior in the community. One of the primary goals of the Coalition is to raise awareness in the community about suicide as a public health issue for all age groups.
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Eve Fitch was recently named the new Network Services Manager for Youth and Family Services at ADAMH.
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Tylenda's horrific migraines sometimes even impaired her ability to get out of bed. Starting at the age of 19, she found her physical disability was beginning to control her life: it was prohibiting her from going to college, living on her own, and even maintaining a solid social life. After years of stagnancy, Tylenda was thrust into a life of depression.
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The Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC) will host its annual training conference on September 18-19, 2008, at Columbus State Community College's Center for Workforce Development.
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On January 30, 2008, Governor Ted Strickland presented Jonathan Wylly, ADAMH CFO, and Elizabeth Stackel, member of the ADAMH Board of Trustees, with a plaque recognizing the ADAMH Board of Franklin County for the past 40 years of mental health, alcohol and other drug prevention, treatment and support services to the Franklin County community.
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ADAMH has been in both print and broadcast media several times during the past few months. Here are a few highlights.
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