Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board

What Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board does

The Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board (WCADAMHS Board) is a quasi-independent county government entity operating under Ohio Revised Code as one of 50 state-mandated ADAMHS boards. Founded in 1969 and headquartered at 745 Haskins Rd., Bowling Green, Ohio, the Board plans, funds, monitors, and evaluates public behavioral health services for all Wood County residents — encompassing mental health, substance use disorder treatment, crisis intervention, prevention, harm reduction, criminal justice services, and recovery support. The Board does not deliver services directly; instead, it operates a Service Coordination Platform (centered on its website at wcadamh.org) that connects residents to a curated network of 9 contracted community behavioral health agencies, including Children's Resource Center, Harbor, OhioGuidestone, Unison Health, Zepf Center, The Cocoon, NAMI Wood County, WCESC, and Hope in Fostoria. The portfolio spans a full continuum of care: Youth Services, MAT (medication-assisted treatment), Crisis Lines, Harm Reduction (free Naloxone, fentanyl test strips), Systems Navigation, Transportation (via NetPlus), LGBTQIA+ and Faith-Based resources, and downloadable resource guides. The Board also convenes community coalitions including the Wood County Suicide Prevention Coalition (WCSPC) and the Wood County Addiction Task Force (WCATF), co-hosts biannual Drug Take Back Day events, and operates a unique Therapy Dog Program (Chief Comfort Officer Emmy). Underlying technology is non-proprietary: standard office tooling on Microsoft Office 365 and a Squarespace website with online forms for surveys, grievances, public records, and funding requests.

The Board's business model is public-sector funding pass-through. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and derives from three streams: voter-approved Wood County levy funds (a renewal levy for mental health and addiction recovery services was approved), state appropriations from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), and federal sources. Services delivered through contracted providers are partially supported by levy funds and accessible to all residents regardless of ability to pay; some services are free, others use a sliding-scale fee model. The Board is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors of 12 seats (currently 9 appointed, 3 vacancies — 2 County Commissioner seats and 1 State appointment), supported by a lean administrative staff of approximately 9 led by Executive Director Amanda Kern (since March 2023). Marketing and community engagement are channeled through coalition meetings, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), press releases via BG Independent Media, a formal Communication Guide, community events, and downloadable bilingual resource guides. The customer segments served are all Wood County residents — geographic segmentation is the primary axis — with secondary engagement through community coalitions, taskforces, and contracted provider agencies.

Name

Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board

Legal name

Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board

Website

https://wcadamh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Wood County ADAMHS Board is a quasi-independent county government entity under Ohio Revised Code that plans, funds, and oversees public behavioral health services for Wood County, Ohio residents through a network of 9 contracted community provider agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Behavioral Health Services Administration

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program Funding (Public Health) (HLAJALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Substance Use, Addiction & Harm Reduction Health Departments (HLAJAAAM)

Keywords

• Public behavioral health services
• Mental health funding administration
• Substance use treatment coordination
• Crisis intervention services
• Community mental health planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Bowling Green

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Behavioral Health Funding (Levy and Government Sources): The Board is funded primarily through local Wood County levy funds (a renewal levy for mental health and addiction services was approved by voters), state funding from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), and other government sources. Most services offered through contracted providers are partially supported by levy funds and are accessible to all residents. Some services are provided at no cost; others have a fee based on ability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (WCADAMHS) Board plans, funds, monitors, and evaluates public mental health, addiction treatment, and recovery services for Wood County, Ohio residents. It does not directly deliver clinical services but administers a contracted network of community behavioral health providers and offers systems navigation, crisis coordination, resource guides, and public accountability functions under Ohio Revised Code.

Product overview

Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board operates as a behavioral health coordination and funding organization rather than a direct service provider. The WCADAMHS Board plans, funds, monitors, and evaluates public mental health, addiction treatment, and recovery services through a network of contracted community behavioral health agencies. The service portfolio centers on a Service Coordination Platform that connects residents to mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, crisis intervention, prevention programs, harm reduction services, and recovery support. Key offerings include Systems Navigation, Youth Services, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Criminal Justice Services, Transportation Assistance, and specialized resources for LGBTQIA+ and faith-based communities. The Board also provides downloadable Resource Guides, maintains a contracted Provider Network, operates a Therapy Dog Program, and publishes public data reports. All services are coordinated through the Find Help portal and supported by community feedback mechanisms.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Service Directory and Resource Portal A self-service portal connecting Wood County residents to the contracted behavioral health provider network, organized by service type and population.
• Behavioral Health Resource Guides Downloadable resource guides covering suicide prevention, opiate and addiction resources, BIPOC resources, and drug disposal locations, available in English and Spanish.
• Contracted Provider Network A funded network of community behavioral health agencies delivering prevention, mental health, substance use disorder, crisis, criminal justice, youth, and family services across Wood County.
• Systems Navigation Services Staff-led service helping Wood County residents access behavioral health agencies, resolve engagement barriers, and maintain case oversight.
• Crisis Services Coordination Coordinated 24/7 crisis lines, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services for youth, and a Crisis Stabilization Unit providing short-term voluntary inpatient care for adults in mental health crisis.
• Therapy Dog Program (Emmy) A certified therapy dog program offering emotional support and comfort at office visits, community events, and outreach activities.
• Client Feedback and Survey System Online surveys and feedback forms for consumers, families, community members, and providers to inform community planning and behavioral health services improvement.
• Public Records and Data Reports Public reporting including annual reports, community assessments, audits, strategic plans, and youth surveys promoting transparency and accountability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biannual Drug Take Back Day events divert unused medications from households, reducing misuse and environmental contamination
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wood County Suicide Prevention Coalition (WCSPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCSPC is a community coalition addressing suicide prevention in Wood County. It raises awareness and educates the public about depression, mental illness, and substance abuse as treatable conditions. The coalition works to reduce stigma and foster help-seeking behavior. NAMI Wood County acts as the fiduciary agent. The WCADAMHS Board provides funding but does not have decision-making authority, which rests with coalition subcommittees.
• Wood County Addiction Task Force (WCATF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe WCATF is a local group dedicated to bringing awareness and resources to help fight addiction in the Wood County community. It meets alongside the Wood County Prevention Coalition (wcprevention.org). The WCADAMHS Board provides funding but does not have decision-making authority, which rests with task force members including Board Staff. The WCATF co-hosts biannual Drug Take Back Day events.
• Wood County Family and Children First Council (FCFC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FCFC promotes and facilitates collaboration across community government and agencies to support strong and stable families and children to live successfully within their culture and community.
• Wood County Health DepartmentcoreOthersPartner in harm reduction efforts. The Wood County Health Department (840 E Gypsy Lane Rd, Bowling Green) hosts a free Naloxone vending machine for community access. Collaborates on community behavioral health initiatives including Drug Take Back Day.
• Wood County HospitalcoreOthersPartner in harm reduction. Wood County Hospital (950 W. Wooster St., Bowling Green) hosts a free Naloxone vending machine. Collaborates with the Board on behavioral health crisis services and community health initiatives.
• NAMI Wood CountycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County is both a contracted service provider and the fiduciary agent for the Wood County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Provides support groups (NAMI Connection, NAMI Family Support Group), educational programs (NAMI Peer to Peer, NAMI Family to Family), NAMI LGBTQ+ Connection, and advocacy. Hosts WCSPC meetings at its office (1250 Ridgewood Dr., Bowling Green).
• Wood County Educational Services Center (WCESC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCESC is both a contracted provider and meeting host for the Wood County Addiction Task Force. Provides programs promoting healthy lifestyles and empowering youth and adults to create drug-free schools and communities. Hosts WCATF meetings at its facility (1867 Research Dr., Bowling Green).
• Unison HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted behavioral health provider operating the Wood County Crisis Line and Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). Provides mental health and substance use disorder treatment including outpatient services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), group services, and grief counseling for Wood County residents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NAMI Ohio: Statewide advocacy and education affiliate of NAMI operating across Ohio to support individuals and families affected by mental illness. Comparable in mission alignment (advocacy, education, support) but operates statewide rather than at county funder tier.
• Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS): State-level regulator and funding authority that charters all 50 Ohio ADAMHS boards, including Wood County's. Comparable at the state tier — provides oversight, state appropriations, and policy direction that flow down to county boards.
• Mental Health America: National nonprofit focused on mental health advocacy, education, and system reform. Operates at the national advocacy tier comparable in mission (prevention, access, awareness) but does not perform county-level planning/funding/oversight.

Direct peers

• Hamilton County ADAMHS Board: Cincinnati-area Ohio ADAMHS board operating under the same statutory framework to plan, fund, and monitor public mental health and addiction services in Hamilton County via contracted providers.
• Montgomery County ADAMHS Board: Dayton-area Ohio ADAMHS board with the same statutory mandate to plan, fund, and oversee public behavioral health services in Montgomery County via a contracted provider network.
• Cuyahoga County ADAMHS Board: Cleveland-area Ohio ADAMHS board operating under identical statutory authority, managing a much larger county behavioral health system. Same planning/funding/oversight model with deeper provider network and urban-population complexity.
• Lucas County ADAMHS Board: Neighboring Ohio county ADAMHS board (Toledo area) operating under identical Ohio Revised Code authority for planning, funding, and oversight of public behavioral health services in Lucas County — same statutory model, same contracted-provider structure.
• Summit County ADM Board: Akron-area Ohio ADAMHS board operating with the same statutory role under Ohio Revised Code — planning, funding, and oversight of community mental health, SUD, and recovery services through contracted providers.
• Franklin County ADAMHS Board: Large Ohio county ADAMHS board serving the Columbus region under the same Ohio Revised Code framework. Plans, funds, and evaluates community mental health and addiction services via a contracted provider network — directly comparable role, larger scale.

Others

• National Association of County Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Directors (NACBHDD): National membership organization representing county-level behavioral health and developmental disability authorities — directly analogous to Wood County's role at the national peer tier, providing peer learning and advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/woodcountyadamhs
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodcountysuicideprevention
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wood-county-alcohol-drug-addiction-and-mental-health-services-board

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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