Paint Valley ADAMH Board

10/16/2026

Today we celebrate Boss's Day!
We would like to take a moment to thank these three individuals for their hard work and dedication to this community.
Our Executive Director, Melanie Bice leads with compassion, accountability, and genuine love for the communities that we serve.
Our Associate Director, Kelly Dennis leads with sensibility, understanding, and a great strategic focus.
Our Chief Financial Officer, Adam Dyer leads with integrity, accuracy, and understanding.
Help us wish them all a Happy Boss's Day!

10/13/2026

Help us wish the happiest of anniversaries to these two! Vonda and Bill are celebrating their work anniversaries today—6 and 15 years! The dedication, hard work, and support that these two individuals bring are truly inspiring.

Congratulations, Vonda and Bill! We are so grateful for all that you do!

10/12/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of Columbus Day/ Indigenous People's Day.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call, text, or chat 988.

10/06/2026

October is Emotional Wellness Month. The National Institutes of Health released this checklist to improve your emotional health.

09/30/2026

As we wrap up Su***de Prevention month, it is important to remember that su***de prevention is a year-round commitment. The work of showing up for the people in our lives is for all twelve months. Stronger Together: Connect. Support. Prevent. samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention
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09/29/2026

Attention Pickaway County Parents!

JOIN US TONIGHT FOR FREE DINNER AND RESOURCES ⬇️⬇️

Your kids are navigating things you never had to at their age.

Va**ng. Social media. Substance use. Mental health. Peer pressure.

Join PAAC + Pickaway County ESC for Operation Parent: Community Circle and get practical tools to help you navigate it with them.

📅 Tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 29
🍽️ Free dinner + resources | 5:30 p.m.
💬 Conversation | 6 p.m.
📍 Pickaway County ESC

09/29/2026

Everyone's journey is different. There is no single path to healing. What matters is support, someone who listens without judgment, and the belief that healing is possible. 988. No judgment. Just help. 988lifeline.org
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09/28/2026

On day 3 of Motivational Interviewing (MI), our MI Supervisors and Champions are learning how to help staff develop MI competencies.
Thank you to everyone who attended this 3-Day training and to the trainers from Case Western who taught this valuable skill!

09/28/2026

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, NAMI Southern Ohio hosted their first annual NAMIWalks event at the Pump House in Chillicothe. We want to thank everyone who participated in this event to raise funds and awareness for the Mental Health needs of our communities.

"Like the beams of a house that stand strong in any weather, providing safety and comfort, each participant is linked by the belief in 'Mental Health for All.' Nothing sways us from our task when we have each other's well-being in mind."

09/25/2026

A safety plan can save a life. It's a simple, personalized set of steps someone can follow when in distress: warning signs to watch for, coping strategies that help, people to call, and 988: samhsa.gov/resource/988/build-safety-plan-video
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