Substance Use Disorder is treatable and individuals with lived experience can and do go on to lead productive lives. Recovery looks different for everyone. Addiction is a chronic disease and for some individuals, relapse is part of the process. If you or someone you know has relapsed, don't get discouraged! Talk to your doctor to find a new treatment plan and keep working toward recovery. The inspiring recovery story of Derrick Kirkland, who experienced relapse multiple times before reaching a life in recovery, is featured further down in this email.

September is Recovery Month and we are asking YOU to Join the Voices for Recovery: invest in health, home, purpose, and community! To get started, look at our Recovery Month Toolkit. We also invite you to join us at Ohio's 17th Annual Rally for Recovery on Saturday, September 29 as we empower, uplift, and celebrate that people can and do recover.

For more information or to connect with a service provider in the ADAMH System of Care, visit our website: adamhfranklin.org

Remember, Treatment works. Recovery happens.

Sincerely,

David A. Royer

ADAMH CEO

Derrick Kirkland flashed a big smile as he excitedly showed a picture of his 37-year old son and explained that he would become a grandpa in January, but this proud father hasn’t always been so close to his son. When his son was just three months old, Derrick had to make the difficult decision to send his fiancé and baby boy away so that he could continue to live in the adults-only community he called home. After 22 years with no contact, Derrick was finally able to find his son on Facebook and reconnect. 

“Where have you been?” his son questioned; but after Derrick explained what he had been going through, his son understood that today, Derrick has a purpose.

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Nominate someone working in the ADAMH System of Care for the 2018 ADAMH Annual Awards !

Extraordinary people work in our system of care who deserve recognition for their amazing efforts. One way to honor these individuals is through the Annual ADAMH Awards which recognize outstanding contributions of people in the areas of alcohol and/or drug recovery and mental health. We honor people annually who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty to help others.

You all are invited to join us as we honor and recognize several of our award recipients at our 2018 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 16 from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center.

Nominations are being accepted in the following award categories:

Visit adamhfranklin.org/annual-award-nominations/ to read award criteria and submit nominations. Nomination forms can be printed and submitted to Leah Hooks or emailed to lhooks@adamhfranklin.org . If you have any questions or would like additional information about the awards, please email Leah or call (614)222-3727. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, August 31, 2018 . 

Summer camps funded by ADAMH participated in a poster contest this year! Each camp chose a winner and that artwork was sent on to ADAMH, where staff voted on an overall winner. This individual's artwork will be featured on the cover of the ADAMH System of Care Directory. The top four posters will also be featured at our 2018 Annual Meeting.

We are pleased to announce that the winner is... Naomi DeWeese ! Naomi is a 14 year old student who participated in the Lincoln Park Learning Experience through  Barack Recreation Center . Congratulations! 

ADAMH Murals are coming to Gahanna and Reynoldsburg! Community paint days will be held in both cities in September and we want you to help! Watch our website , Facebook and Instagram for more updates.

Are you interested in learning more about ADAMH? Come to one of our orientation sessions!

ADAMH Overview for Families and Caregivers

This overview session on Wednesday, September 26 , will provide families and caregivers of people living with mental illness or substance use disorder a better understanding of ADAMH and the services provided through our System of Care. Doors will open at 6 pm with the presentation starting at 6:30 pm.

RSVP by Friday, Sept. 21 using this form or contact Tanya Dulay at tdulay@adamhfranklin.org or by calling 614.222.3728.

ADAMH System of Care New Employee Orientation:

System orientation on Wednesday, November 7 , will provide new employees with basic education of the ADAMH System that includes information about:

RCH Credits for Chemical Dependency and Social Work CPE (2 hours)

This orientation will take place at the Columbus Metropolitan Library at 96 S Grant Ave in the Auditorium.

RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 31 using this form or contact Leah Hooks at lhooks@adamhfranklin.org or by calling 614.222.3727.

The ADAMH 2017 Annual Report is now available on the ADAMH website . 

The next Take Back Day is October 27, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.

How do you dispose of your unused or expired prescription medications? Take our poll and learn how you can act to help stop the opioid epidemic!