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Research has proven that incorporating employment into treatment plays a key role in an individual's successful recovery from mental illness or addiction.
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"COVA was a great resource and really worked hard to find help for me," Mark said. "They have so many resources right at your fingertips for free, which is really important when you're trying to get back on your feet."
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Recent studies indicate that the number of teens abusing drugs and alcohol is going down. However, the incidence of youth substance abuse is still present, including here in Franklin County.
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Over the past few months, I have spent time visiting several ADAMH providers and various community organizations that serve diverse populations. The reason for these visits was to determine first-hand some of the interests and needs of Somalis, Latino/as and other culturally and ethnically diverse persons.
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The 2006 Raising the African American Potential (RAAP) conference was held May 20, 2006, at the New Covenant Believers' Church. More than 170 people of all ages came together to participate in an educational and inspirational seminar designed specifically for African American families.
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July and August 2006
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Ingrid Silvian was honored with the 2005 Art Lynn Consumer & Family Advocate Award at ADAMH's Consumer & Family Advisory Council (CFAC) meeting on May 1, 2006.
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On Thursday, June 15, 2006, Dr. Christopher Kovell, ADAMH's medical director, gave a presentation at The Ohio State University on his experience providing mental health services to hurricane evacuees in Louisiana in November 2005.
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ADAMH is working to decrease the barriers of stigma for people with mental illness and addictions. Read on to see recent news stories, as well as a new television and billboard ad, regarding stigma.
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