Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County

Join us for the 2025 ADAMHS Board Annual Meeting on May 12 at Landerhaven. Each year, this event brings together hundreds of community leaders, advocates, clients and people who support mental health and addiction recovery. The annual meeting includes brunch, a keynote, an awards ceremony and a client art show/contest. This year’s theme is Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Behavioral Health presented by Laura Adams. Tickets are $55 per person and a table of 10 is $450. RSVP by May 2 at 5 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/3FnVQPO

Cuyahoga County zip codes 44102 and 44105 have been the focus of our Care Response Pilot Program for crisis intervention, counseling, referrals and connection to support services. Read more about how the ADAMHS Board is partnering with Cleveland Department of Public Health and FrontLine Service to provide a solution to address the critical need for specialized mental health crisis intervention in our community: https://bit.ly/3ybh0h2

With primary expertise in digital health, biotech and human-centered care, Laura Adams will provide valuable insight into artificial intelligence and behavioral health as the 2025 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker. She's a Senior Advisor at the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), provides leadership for the NAM Digital Health and Evidence Mobilization portfolios of the Leadership Consortium. Laura also serves in several other advisory roles. Tickets are going fast. Don't miss this one! ?? https://bit.ly/4htgag5

Cuyahoga County is committed to a Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC)—a person-centered approach that ensures individuals have the support, resources, and opportunities they need for long-term recovery. Through ROSC, we are working to: ?? Increase access to treatment, housing, and employment opportunities ?? Strengthen peer support and community-based services ?? Reduce stigma and promote hope, healing, and empowerment Recovery is possible, and everyone deserves the chance to thrive. Learn more about our efforts. https://bit.ly/3EVwx7A

Calling all artists! The ADAMHS Board 2025 Annual Meeting art show and contest is open to any Cuyahoga County resident who is receiving prevention treatment or recovery support services for mental health and/or substance use disorders. Click the link below to learn more about the submission process, prizes, information about the Annual Meeting and more. ?? https://bit.ly/4hEpRII

There’s a lot of work that goes into making our annual meeting a success each year! Today, we’re shooting a few videos with some of the people who make a significant difference in how the community responds to behavioral health challenges. If you haven’t yet registered for our 2025 Annual Meeting, reserve your spot now! ?? https://bit.ly/4iJA2N0

OhioMHAS and the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities have created plain language and easy read resources for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Check them and many other 988 resources out at ?? https://bit.ly/4hxhkrS

Today, our CEO Scott Osiecki gave a keynote speech at the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce's Mental Health Awareness Luncheon. He discussed the ADAMHS Board's role in creating a seamless system of behavioral healthcare in Cuyahoga County, available mental health resources, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative and more. Board Director Sadigoh Galloway of Your Recovery Counseling also spoke about supporting employee mental health in the workplace. Thanks to the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce for hosting this summit and inviting us. For more information on how to become a Recovery Friendly Workplace, visit https://bit.ly/3DEldg1.

Do you live or work in zip code 44105? Join us for a community meeting on March 24 to learn and ask questions about our Care Response Pilot Program. The program is part of a growing national movement to rethink how communities handle calls and situations involving mental health crises. Food and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3FnW2Pc

If people in Cleveland’s 44102 and 44105 zip codes are experiencing a mental health crisis, they can call 988 instead of 911 to receive services from licensed clinicians and peer supporters. Read more from Axios Cleveland about our Care Response pilot program, a health-focused approach created in partnership with the Cleveland Department of Public Health and FrontLine Service. https://bit.ly/3XMJxmq