ADAMH Board of Franklin County

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[American Hospital Association @ahahospitals]

Naloxone kits are now available at 28 locations across the campus of @OSUWexMed thanks to a collaboration with the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County. #WeAreHealthCare https://t.co/zCwYmRqcR5

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

November is National Family Caregivers Month. It's a time to celebrate the contributions of caregivers, provide them with tools that they need and continue to advocate for individuals with mental illness. Learn more at https://t.co/Q0e9LxNNl9

[Columbus City Council @cbuscitycouncil]

This week, Council allocated $4.5 million as part of our $11 million commitment toward the construction of the new @ADAMHFranklin Crisis Care Center. The city’s investment highlights the importance of mental health and addiction services and creating a healthier community.

[Mayor Andrew Ginther @MayorGinther]

A new center to assist residents experiencing mental health or substance use issues is one step closer to becoming a reality. Establishing this supportive space will help us build a stronger, healthier community. @ADAMHFranklin @ColumbusCouncil MORE 🔽 https://t.co/u1cIPux8gG

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

.@ColumbusCouncil approved an additional $1 million in capital funds for the Franklin County Crisis Care Center, helping us reach our goal to fully fund the construction of the facility.
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@FranklinCoOhio @ColumbusGov @GovMikeDeWine @SG_Hardin @CentralOhhc

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

@MHAOhio's Family Advocate Program connects central Ohio family members and loved ones of persons living with a mental illness to peer family advocates. Learn more: https://t.co/wM1hVkRCvm

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day, which encourages the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction. Search the site locator to find a collection site near you. https://t.co/HpeuPAQk7p

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

October is Substance Misuse Prevention Month and Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. Prevention aims to stop substance misuse before it starts. For more information, visit https://t.co/nQat7P0bt2

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

Improving behavioral health crisis response is a priority for ADAMH and was the focus of our 2023 Annual Meeting.

Missed the meeting? You can listen to a replay of the keynote presentation on 988 and the panel discussion on mobile crisis response.

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[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for ADAMH’s 2023 Annual Meeting. We were delighted to host many individuals from our provider network, as well as community partners and elected officials.

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

It’s World Mental Health Day! Taking care of your mental health is essential for your overall well-being. Check out a few self-care strategies from @samhsagov to maintain positive mental health. https://t.co/NqCouoxKRG

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

Take a look at this drone footage to see how the Franklin County Crisis Care Center has progressed over the last few months! https://t.co/geylhfU9Bd

@FranklinCoOhio @ColumbusGov @CentralOhhc @Elford_Inc @NBBJDesign

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Today kicks off #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek & we want to remind everyone that NAMI is here for you. Learn more about our support groups, NEW NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine & more at https://t.co/OeafbUFJwA

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

In collaboration with the @ColumbusPolice and other first responders, we provide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trainings. Check out some of our statistics below.

Read more about CIT trainings in our 2022 annual report: https://t.co/3qgKxmTP0U

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

Sept. 21 marks National Opioid & Substance Awareness Day, an observance aimed at raising awareness on the impact of opioid overdoses.
If you or someone you know is currently struggling or in crisis, please call or text 988. Find help from an ADAMH provider https://t.co/1InkAlmG7V

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

ADAMH’s own McKayla Elliott recently was featured on an episode of Columbus Concerns, where she spoke about ADAMH’s NaloxBox project partnership with @OhioState campus and @OSUWexMed.

Listen here: https://t.co/q7YE2n5w30

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

Registration is now open for our annual meeting. Join for insightful discussions on 988 and mobile crisis response.

Details here: https://t.co/cvNcAi5stB

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

NEW: The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched American Sign Language services for callers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. It’s a new resource for people to access help when they need it. https://t.co/3A3HX2IOTM

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

As summer comes to an end, we’re highlighting how summer camps help promote youth mental health. Learn about the local camps ADAMH funded this year: https://t.co/dr97tcMilJ

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

(3/3) Ask your clients about their preferences directly and educate yourself on the back end to increase cultural sensitivity in the therapeutic environment. #Hope4Tomorrow

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

A5: (1/3) Practitioners and community members alike should participate in regular cultural responsiveness trainings to learn how best to engage with clients, colleagues and the community at large as it relates to both behavioral health broadly and suicidal thoughts specifically.

[ADAMH Board of Franklin County @ADAMHFranklin]

(2/3) While it’s difficult to know with certainty whether all clients feel supported, it is imperative that those working with individuals who are struggling with thoughts of suicide use evidence-based tools and weave in cultural understanding of their client’s needs.