ADAMH gets $9.7 million to fund inclusive Ohio-wide mental health, wellness campaign

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As Ohio residents face increased mental health and substance abuse challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Franklin County is looking to develop a nearly $10 million health and wellness advertising campaign statewide.

During Tuesday's general session, the county commissioners approved a resolution to allocate $9.7 million up front to support the multimedia educational initiative. A financial commitment to cover that cost was made by Gov. Mike DeWine through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and RecoveryOhio, to help expand the efforts of the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance.

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ADAMH hopes to foster more mental-health, addiction support after election results

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Franklin County voters overwhelmingly approved a tax levy Tuesday to help fund soaring demand for mental-health services and addiction treatment.

The issue on the ballot was a renewal of the existing five-year, 2.2-mill levy for the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County, also known simply as ADAMH. It passed with 70.4% of the vote, according to official returns.

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