Issue #1 the ADAMH Levy!
The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board (ADAMH) of Franklin County 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.
A modest investment - $1.46 cents = is the cost of a candy bar, and the cost per month for a homeowner for every $100,000 in assessed home value. This includes the renewal of the current 2.85 mill levy and the additional half-point mill to handle the increasing costs of addiction and mental health 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 at the end of this 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 at the end of this year.”
About ADAMH
The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board (ADAMH) of Franklin County provides accessible addiction and mental health services through over 30 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 adamhfranklincounty.
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. Did you know over 77% of the agency’s funding comes from a property tax that ends this year? Most importantly, it makes a real difference for our families. We are grateful for the support Issue #1 is receiving, We hope you will join in this vital community effort!
Juliet Dorris-Williams, MSW, LISW-S
Oyauma Garrison
Sara Harrison-Mills
Carolyn Ireland
Linda Jakes
Susan Lewis Kaylor
Joseph Niedzwiedski
OSU Wexner Medical Center
Jennifer Sharma
