ADAMH, OSU Introduce "The Community Forum of Behavioral Health"
ADAMH, in partnership with The Ohio State University, introduces "The Community Forum for Behavioral Health," a lecture series featuring presentations by behavioral health care experts from across the nation. This monthly series will occur every third Tuesday starting in March.
Reducing Stigma in Franklin County
ADAMH staff members recently convened for a two-day meeting to discuss strategic goals for 2006. Included on the list of priorities is a campaign aimed to help reduce the stigma regarding mental illness and addiction in Franklin County.

2005 ADAMH Board of Franklin County Accomplishments
2005 ADAMH Annual Meeting Celebrates Successful Levy
On Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, more than 200 people celebrated the successful passage of Issue 7 at the 2005 ADAMH Annual Meeting held at Memorial Hall. Issue 7, a 10-year 2.2 mill replacement levy, was approved by Franklin County voters on November 8, 2005.
Story of Success: Recovery Helps the Community
The death of a child can be one of the most devastating losses. Laura Thielbar lost her son to suicide. Since that time, Laura has become an active mental health advocate, hoping to prevent the same devastation from happening to others.
Careful: Stress May Contribute to Heart Disease
While some stress is normal and can even be beneficial, studies show that too much unhealthy stress may contribute to heart disease.
ADAMH Introduces New Board Members
Anne-Marie Dujardin-De Buck, Mitzi Kirkbride and Dennis Lieb were recently appointed to the ADAMH Board of Trustees. These members, who all serve voluntarily, were appointed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH).
Provider News
Myth: Mental health problems aren't common.

Fact: One in five people will suffer from a mental health issue during their lifetime. That means someone in your life, whether it's you, a family member, friend, colleague or neighbor will likely struggle with a common, yet treatable, mental health problem. Mental illnesses do not discriminate – they can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status.

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 more than 38,000 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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