Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. What is the ADAMHS Board?
  2. Does the ADAMHS board provide treatment services?
  3. How do I receive help?
  4. What services are available and who pays for them?
  5. Are there some services that are not available through the ADAMHS Board or its agencies?
  6. What are the types of Mental Health services that are available?
  7. What types of Drug and Alcohol services are available?
  1. What is the ADAMHS Board?

    The Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board for Montgomery County is a state mandated county agency formed to oversee the planning, development, funding, and evaluation of alcohol/drug treatment and behavioral health services delivered by a network of nearly thirty (30) communities based organizations.

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  2. Does the ADAMHS board provide treatment services?

    No the ADAMHS Board cannot provide direct services to our community. We contract with over 30 specialized treatment agencies to give the best care possible to the residents of Montgomery County.

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  3. How do I receive help?

    The ADAMHS Board has contracted with Samaritan Behavioral Health Network’s Crisis Care to be our “front door” to evaluate and recommend the proper treatment facilities and programs. Anyone can contact Crisis Care at 937-224-4646

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  4. What services are available and who pays for them?

    The ADAMHS board pays for many mental health and addiction services. Depending on your treatment plan, your treatment team will work to determine those services that fit your needs and assist with your recovery.

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  5. Are there some services that are not available through the ADAMHS Board or its agencies?

    Not all services are available to all clients and some services are limited in the number of visits. Your treatment team can explain individual benefits based on your situation.

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  6. What are the types of Mental Health services that are available?

    The ADAMHS Board pays for mental health services available at many agencies. Some of these services include:

    • Community Psychiatric Support
    • Individual and Group Counseling
    • Pharmacologic Management and Assessment
    • Vocational

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  7. What types of Drug and Alcohol services are available?

    The ADAMHS Board pays for services to help individuals with drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. Some of the services available include:

    • Case Management
    • Counseling
    • Medical/Somatic
    • Urinalysis
    • Prevention & Intervention

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