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July 23rd, 2010 - ADAMHS Board kicks off 2010 Levy Campaign

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The ADAMHS Board kicked off its 2010 replacement levy campaign during a Tuscarawas County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the Courthouse Annex.  Mr. Bob Fogler was formally introduced as Chairman of the campaign and introduced by Gay Cox, Chair of the ADAMHS Board.  Bob provided a concise overview on the importance of the levy to ensure the continued availability of critical mental health and addiction recovery services for children and adults residing in Tuscarawas County.

 

Several individuals were on hand to comment on the disabling nature of their mental illnesses and the significant impact which local treatment agencies and services play in their ongoing recovery. 

 

 

Bob Fogler at a recent ADAMHS Board of Directors meetting

A number of mental health and addiction recovery agency administrators also participated in the presentation and stressed the importance of levy funding on their ability to provide services.  They included Community Mental Healthcare, Personal and Family Counseling Services, Advocacy Choices and Empowerment, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness- Tuscarawas Chapter

 

There was also information shared on the impact of recent budget cuts on service availability including crisis and other critical outpatient services including psychiatrists.    

 

If you are interested in scheduling a presentation on mental health and addiction recovery services made available via the ADAMHS Board and its provider network please e-mail Dave Schaffer, Executive Director at Dave@adamhtc.org or call 330-364-6488. 

 

More About Bob Fogler, Campaign Chair

 

-   Currently residing in Strasburg OH

-   Received Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from  University of Akron

    Elementary Principal, Middle School Principal and Superintendent at

    Indian Valley Local (1988-1999)

-   Superintendent of Tusc-Carroll-Harrison ESC from 1999-2008.

    Retired in Aug 2008

-   Golf handicap of 18

-   Awards: Ohio Exemplary Educator Award, Ohio Technology Leader of

    Year finalist, Commendations from Ohio House, Ohio Senate, and US

    House for Educ. Leadership, "World's Best Dad" plastic trophy from

    daughters

 

 About the ADAMHS Board Levy

 

-   First passed by Tuscarawas County voters in 1982.  Renewed every 5 years since then.

-   Currently provides over $490,000 for local treatment services.

-   Replacement levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home approx. $16.00 per year.

-   Since FY2007, the ADAMHS Board has lost over $1.5 million in state funding.

-   Critical services such as crisis intervention, hospitalization and psychiatric services for

    children are at risk without the funding from this levy.

 

Please also stay tuned for important updates on the levy campaign.