Mental Health & Addiction Services
Ohio's ADAMH (Alcohol, Drugs, And Mental Health) Boards serve all 88 counties and are required by law to provide prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Nearly every ADAMH Board has voter-approved property tax levies; eliminating property taxes would collapse Ohio's safety net for addiction treatment and mental health services. These voter-approved dollars fund critical services including:
Crisis response
mobile crisis teams, walk-in crisis centers, and behavioral health urgent care facilities
Prevention programs
that help young people build resilience and reduce the risk of future substance misuse or mental illness
Family support
caregiver education, peer support, and housing for people transitioning out of treatment
Specialized programs
for veterans, older adults, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system