ADAMH Board of Franklin County

06/10/2026

With support from an ADAMH community mini-grant, Kids In Nature - Ohio is hosting a guided family hike designed specifically for fathers and their children.

Through outdoor exploration and guided activities, participants will learn how time in nature can support emotional well-being, reduce stress and promote healthy emotional regulation.

Register for the hike: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdWhnrFOTtmYV5hTJ64bqhYFUeBtwfA9zy3OyD0QJQoJcoGg/viewform

Less than a week until our Healthy Fathers, Healthy Families guided hike! It is this Saturday, the 13th. Kids In Nature is offering this free hike in partnership with The Ross Wellness Group and the ADAMH Board of Franklin County. We would love for you to join us!

Dads and their children are invited to join us at Highbanks Metro Park on Saturday, June 13th from 10am to 12pm for an exploration of not only the natural beauty and wonder of the park, but also themselves. Through guided activities that highlight how nature can lead to healthier, more regulated emotions, fathers will leave our hike feeling more connected to themselves, their children, and nature! There will also be various fun activities for the kids, of course, in addition to some free "adventure kits" for the kids!

Spots are limited, so please follow the QR code on our flyer or go to this link https://forms.gle/eUTxd3BCfL26iBC26 to get to our form to register and reserve your spot today! You can also email us at [email protected] to register if needed. If you register, please watch your email for more details including the exact location to meet us.

06/08/2026

ADAMH was honored to support two community events that promote connection, inclusion and well-being.

Staff participated in the annual NAMIWalks event hosted by NAMI Franklin County and attended Stonewall Columbus’ Pride Brunch. ADAMH is grateful to once again sponsor and help support these events and the organizations behind them.

Thank you to NAMI Franklin County and Stonewall Columbus for the important work you do to uplift the Franklin County community.

06/04/2026

The Franklin County Su***de Prevention Coalition is hosting two virtual Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) trainings geared toward parents, one in English on June 9 and one in Spanish on June 30. QPR is an evidence-based su***de prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs and respond to someone experiencing a suicidal crisis.

Register for the English version: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/eJ1nzXPPQKWWmUtUoueMBA #/registration

Register for the Spanish version: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/A8ojxTbXTsyE_8ZKJLbY3g #/registration

06/03/2026

ADAMH staff recently attended the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) Foundation’s annual mental health and addiction conference.

Staff learned about innovative strategies and best practices in prevention, education, intervention, treatment, recovery, family support and community engagement.

06/02/2026

Through a community mini-grant from ADAMH, WovenCare Advocacy Services is launching its Breaking the Silence virtual community series focused on mental health awareness and stigma reduction.

The series is designed to encourage open, respectful conversations around mental health while helping strengthen understanding and connection within the community.

The first free session takes place at 6:30 p.m. on June 5 and will focus on reducing mental health stigma. Register to join the conversation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-the-silence-a-virtual-community-series-on-mental-health-tickets-1986505756192?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

06/01/2026

ADAMH CEO Erika Clark Jones was recently recognized as a member of Who's Who In Black Columbus’ inaugural Women of Excellence class, which honors Black women whose leadership, vision and service transform and elevate central Ohio.

ADAMH congratulates Erika on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates the leadership and dedication she continues to bring to both the organization and the community.

05/29/2026

As comes to a close, ADAMH is grateful to stand alongside provider partners in recognizing the importance of mental health and well-being. Throughout the month, agencies showed their support by wearing green and helping raise awareness around mental health.

Thank you to all ADAMH staff and providers who participated and helped make this month a meaningful reminder that awareness, compassion and connection all play a role in supporting one another.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, staff participated in and facilitated two trainings focused on strengthening response skills.

Thank you to Youssef Kasheer and Candace Carter for leading Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) training. QPR is an evidence-based su***de prevention approach designed to help individuals recognize and respond to warning signs of su***de.

Thank you to Colleen Hendon for facilitating a Youth Mental Health First Aid training, where staff learned how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use among young people.

ADAMH is grateful for opportunities to invest in staff development and continue equipping employees with tools and knowledge that help strengthen and support the well-being of our community.

05/26/2026

Join us LIVE on Thursday, May 28th for a Lunch & Learn exploring the work and influence of ADAMH Board of Franklin County.
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