Issue #1 the ADAMH Levy!
The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) has proposed a renewal levy to maintain existing services and a slight increase to continue to meet our community's need for expanding crisis care. The newly opened crisis care center, as well as increasing efforts for non-police response, will allow our enhanced response to the increased mental health crises to continue.
The recommended renewal of the current 2.85 mill levy and modest 0.5 mill increase, which amounts to $1.46 – about the cost of a candy bar – per month for each $100,000 of assessed home value, ensures support for mental health and addiction services for a 10-year period.
Our Behavioral Health Safety Net.
ADAMH is the community’s behavioral health safety net for ensuring that vital mental health and addiction services are accessible to Franklin County residents, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. More than 77% of ADAMH funds are generated by the property tax expiring next year.
These dollars support public safety, hospitals, schools, and social service partners, and most importantly, it profoundly helps our families.
These levy funds ensure family members, friends and neighbors with behavioral health challenges receive the most appropriate care, are stabilized in the community, and ultimately live more productive, healthier lives.
“77% of ADAMH funding comes from the existing levy, which expires next year.”
Ways You Can Help!
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Support for Issue #1
Issue #1, the ADAMH Levy, enjoys broad community support. ADAMH plays a crucial role in providing mental health and addiction support to Franklin County residents, no matter their insurance situation. We are grateful for the support Issue #1 is receiving! Complete the volunteer form below to add your name to our list of supporters!
Organizations
EMH&T
Franklin County Democratic Party
Greater Columbus Arts Council
House of Hope
Huckleberry House
Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
Maryhaven
Mental Health America of Ohio
NAMI Franklin County
Netcare Access
Individuals
Lisa Allison
Anant Batchu
Nick Breitborde
Candace Carter
Juliet Dorris-Williams
John Dawson
Sondra Downs
McKayla Elliot
Lindsey Ewing
Phillip Fierst
Gregory Foster
Annissa Lambirth Garrett
Oyauma Garrison
Sara Harrison Mills
Carolyn Ireland
Linda Jakes
Justin Kornicki
Susan Lewis Kaylor
Rachelle A. Martin
Melissa Messina
Erin Michel
Joseph Niedzwiedski
Joy Brunson Nsubug
Thomas Savage
Jennifer Sharma
Julie Simono
Sandra Stephenson
Alvis, Inc
Baptist Ministerial Alliance of Columbus and Vicinity
Baptist Pastors’ Conference
Central Ohio African American Chamber of Commerce
Community Housing Network
Community for New Direction
CompDrug
Concord Counseling
Directions for Youth and Families
EMH&T
Netcare Access
North Central Mental Health Services, Inc.
North Community Counseling Centers, Inc.
Ohio Guidestone
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Recovery Innovations
Southeast Healthcare
St. Vincent Family Services
Syntero
Columbus City Councilmember Nancy Day-Achauer
Columbus City Councilmember Rob Dorans
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther
Columbus City Councilmember Melissa Green
Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin
State Representative Latyna M. Humphrey
State Representative Dontavius Jarrells
Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein
Columbus City Auditor Megan Kilgore
Franklin County Clerk of Courts, Maryellen O’Shaughnessy
Franklin County Coroner, Dr. Nate Overmire
Columbus City Councilmember Emmanuel Remy
Elected Officials
Columbus City Councilmember Nick Bankston
Columbus City Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty
Columbus City Councilmember Otto Beatty III
Franklin County Commissioner Kevin Boyce
Franklin County Treasurer Cheryl Brooks Sullivan
State Senator Hearcel F. Craig
About ADAMH
The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board (ADAMH) of Franklin County provides accessible addiction and mental health services through over 50 community partners. It offers affordable care on a sliding fee scale, ensuring access for all residents, regardless of insurance or income. Funded primarily by a property tax levy, ADAMH acts as a crucial behavioral health safety net for the community. For more information, visit: https://adamhfranklin.org.
