Calendar of Events


The following is submitted in accordance with Ohio’s Sunshine Law (ORC 121.22) to advertise public meetings. The ADAMHS Board meeting will meet the following dates and times for calendar year 2014:

2014 Meeting Schedule
The Montgomery County ADAMHS Board meets the fourth Wednesday of the month (except August, November and December) at 5:30 PM at the Board office located at 409 E Monument Avenue, #102, Dayton. Meetings are open to the public

January
22nd 5:30 PM – Board Meeting

February
26th 5:30 PM – Board Meeting

March
26th 5:30 PM –Board Meeting

April
23rd 5:30 PM – Board Meeting

May
5th – 7th National Council Conference
28th 5:30 PM – Board Meeting

June
25th 5:30 PM – Board Meeting


The Program and Services Committee meeting has been rescheduled from Wednesday, June 11th to Wednesday, June 18 at 4:30 PM.

Additional schedule changes for June:

Governance Policy Committee – June 3rd --Cancelled

Administrative Policy Committee – Rescheduled from Wednesday, June 4th to Thursday, June 12th at 4:00 PM

Executive Committee – June 18th -- time change from 5:30 PM to immediately following the Program & Services Committee


July
23rd 5:30 PM – Board Meeting

September
24th 5:30 PM – Board Meeting

October
22nd 5:30 PM – Board Meeting

November
19th 5:30 PM – Board Meeting

December
17th 5:30 PM – Board Meeting

Committee meetings will be scheduled as needed. All Board & Committee meetings are open to the public with the exception of Executive Sessions

These meetings are open to the public. If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend the meeting, contact the Executive Director’s office (443-0416 x 108) at the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board for Montgomery County at least three daysbefore the meeting. If you have any questions, please call 443-0416 x 100


Our Board Members

Committee listing

Resolutions:

2013 Resolutions

2014 Resolutions (to date)

Recent News


OhioMHAS Announces Community Innovations Initiative

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services announced it will invest $1.5 million next year in projects that help link non-violent offenders with community-based behavioral healthcare services. The investments into the 12 collaborative projects in 24 counties is part of the Department's new Community Innovations Initiative, which kicked-off last week at the University of Findlay. The funding was acquired through savings resulting from the consolidation of state-funded agencies for mental health and addiction services. ....More

 

Suicide Risk Management

There are over 38,000 completed suicides in the United States per year. It is the 10th overall leading cause of death and the 3rd cause of death for individuals aged 15-24. Over 90 percent of those who die by suicide meet criteria for a severe and persistent mental illness and the suicide rate has been increasing, particularly among our veterans and middle aged males. click here for More

 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

After a traumatic experience, it's normal to feel frightened, sad, anxious, and disconnected. But if the upset doesn't fade and you feel stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can seem like you'll never get over what happened or feel normal again. But by seeking treatment, reaching out for support, and developing new coping skills, you can overcome PTSD and move on with your life.   For more information, Click here  


Even Moderate Drinking in Pregnancy Can Affect a Child's IQ

Relatively small levels of exposure to alcohol while in the womb can influence a child's IQ, according to a new study led by researchers from the universities of Bristol and Oxford using data from over 4,000 mothers and their children in the Children of the 90s study (ALSPAC) and published November 14 in PLOS ONE. , click here.