Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction And Mental Health (adamh) Board

What Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction And Mental Health (adamh) Board does

The Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board is a county-level public agency established in 1961 and headquartered in Lancaster, Ohio. Operating under Ohio Revised Code authority, it serves as the statutory planning, funding, and monitoring body for publicly supported behavioral health services in Fairfield County. The Board's primary function is to assess community behavioral health needs, allocate public funds to a Network of Care of more than 20 contracted provider agencies, and oversee the quality and outcomes of those services. Its service portfolio spans mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, and crisis response, including convening county-wide initiatives such as the Opiate Task Force (formed 2009) and the Suicide Prevention Coalition.

The Board's revenue is derived from county property tax levies and state of Ohio behavioral health allocations, rather than commercial fees. In 2024 it expanded its direct service role by opening the STARLight Center, a crisis stabilization facility with 8 mental health beds and 12 substance use disorder beds, complementing its traditional contracting role with a direct operating asset. The Board itself is staffed at a small scale (1–10 employees per directory listings, with a broader staff roster of approximately 13), reflecting a lean coordinating entity rather than a service delivery organization.

There is no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability disclosed. The Board's competitive position rests on its statutory monopoly within Fairfield County, its tax-levy-based funding base, and its contractual relationships with the local provider network. Growth is constrained by levy renewal cycles and state budget allocations, but recent facility and coalition activity indicates active programmatic expansion within those limits.

Name

Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction And Mental Health (adamh) Board

Legal name

Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board

Website

https://fairfieldadamh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fairfield County ADAMH Board is a county-level public agency in Lancaster, Ohio that plans, funds, and monitors behavioral health services for Fairfield County residents through a Network of Care of 20+ provider agencies, financed by county tax levies and state allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Benefit Management (HLAEAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Behavioral health planning
• Crisis stabilization programs
• Addiction recovery support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Levies: The ADAMH Board is funded through county tax levies and state allocations to plan, fund, and monitor public mental health and substance abuse services in Fairfield County.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Fairfield County ADAMH Board plans, funds, and monitors public mental health, substance abuse, and addiction recovery services across Fairfield County, Ohio. It contracts with a Network of Care of more than 20 local provider agencies to deliver prevention, treatment, crisis stabilization, and recovery support services, and operates the STARLight Center residential crisis stabilization facility.

Product overview

The Fairfield County ADAMH Board is a government planning, funding, and monitoring organization for public mental health and substance abuse services in Fairfield County, Ohio. The organization does not provide direct services but contracts with a Network of Care of provider agencies. The portfolio includes prevention programs (school-based and community), treatment programs, the STARLight Center residential crisis stabilization facility (opened 2024, operated by OhioGuidestone), recovery programs and support tools, Mental Health First Aid training, crisis hotline services, self-assessment screening tools, and coalitions addressing opioid addiction and suicide prevention. The ADAMH Network of Care connects residents to multiple provider agencies for mental health, substance use disorder, and domestic violence services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STARLight Center: A residential crisis stabilization program built by the ADAMH Board in Lancaster, Ohio, offering mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults over 18.
• Opiate Task Force

Products and services

• STARLight Center Voluntary residential crisis stabilization program for adults 18+ providing mental health crisis stabilization (up to 8 residents, stays up to 8 days) and substance use disorder treatment (up to 12 residents, stays up to 30 days). Includes medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and is operated by OhioGuidestone. First crisis stabilization unit in Fairfield County.
• Prevention Programs School-based and community prevention services promoting health and safety by reducing the likelihood or delaying the onset of behavioral health problems including substance abuse, mental illness, suicide, and problem gambling.
• Treatment Programs Therapeutic services delivered through the ADAMH Network of Care of multiple provider agencies, aimed at assisting individuals to recognize and understand behavioral health problems, make changes, and achieve personal empowerment.
• Recovery Programs Recovery support services helping individuals improve health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and reach their full potential, including support groups, peer support, and connection to community resources.
• Mental Health First Aid Training Free public training program teaching members of the public how to respond to mental health emergencies. Includes Youth Mental Health First Aid for adults interacting with youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid curricula, with certification renewable every three years.
• Crisis Hotline Services 24/7 mental health crisis hotline available at 740.687.8255, the 988 national crisis line, and the Crisis Text Line (text 4hope to 741741) for behavioral health crisis support.
• ADAMH Network of Care Network of Fairfield County provider agencies delivering mental health, substance use disorder, and domestic violence services including Mental Health America of Ohio, Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, 2-1-1, The Recovery Center, OhioGuidestone, Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Lancaster Recovery Services, and others.
• Opiate Task Force Community coalition effort coordinated by ADAMH to combat opiate and heroin addiction through medical, treatment, law enforcement, and community education. Includes an Opiate Task Force Dashboard with county opioid epidemic data.
• Suicide Prevention Coalition Community coalition of 18+ organizations working to reduce suicide incidence by increasing awareness, improving access to mental health services, and supporting survivors. Includes QPR Gatekeeper Training for suicide prevention.

Quantifiable outcome

• STARLight Center opened in 2024 providing first crisis stabilization unit in Fairfield County
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mental Health America of OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides client navigator and family support services in Fairfield County. Mental Health America of Ohio assists individuals with navigating the mental health and substance use recovery system through free, confidential help.
• Integrated Services for Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Care provider agency located at 220 E. Walnut St, 2nd Floor, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 offering mental health services.
• Fairfield County 2-1-1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformation and Referral service with crisis hotline (740.687.8255) and toll-free line (855.431.0803) providing 24/7 behavioral health support.
• Fairfield Center of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Care agency providing self-help, advocacy, education, employment, and personal treatment planning for individuals in recovery from severe mental illness.
• The Recovery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Care agency providing substance abuse diagnostic assessment, counseling, case management, psychiatric evaluation/medication monitoring, and prevention services.
• OhioGuidestonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates STARLight Center, the first crisis stabilization facility in Fairfield County. Provides medication assisted treatment (MAT) services and Incredible Years preschool program.
• Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Care agency providing mental health diagnostic assessment, counseling, and case management services.
• Lancaster Recovery ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Care agency providing compassionate care emphasizing the dignity of the individual in recovery.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fairfield CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based mentoring program as part of the Network of Care focused on youth development and prevention.
• The Lighthouse Domestic Violence SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Care agency providing domestic violence crisis, diagnostic assessment, counseling, and case management services.
• Lutheran Social Services Faith Mission of Fairfield CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddresses issues of hunger, housing, healing, and hope through faith-based services in Fairfield County.
• Suicide Prevention Coalition Members (18+ organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Fairfield County 2-1-1, ADAMH Board, Coroner's Office, Health Department, District Library, Job and Family Services, Sheriff's Office, FAIRHOPE Hospice, school districts, OhioGuidestone, NAMI, United Way, and community members working to reduce suicide incidence.
• Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Care agency providing Teens for Tots program and community services.
• Fairfield County Family, Adult & Children First CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Care agency providing multi-system youth programs and family resource connections.
• Opiate Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-stakeholder task force coordinating medical, treatment, law enforcement, community education, and community relations efforts to combat the opiate and heroin addiction crises. Formed in 2009 by former ADAMH Board Executive Director Orman Hall.
• Meals on Wheels of Fairfield CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Care agency providing senior services ensuring health, connection, and independence for older adults.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• OhioGuidestone: OhioGuidestone is both a Network of Care contractor (it operates the STARLight Center for ADAMH) and one of Ohio's largest nonprofit behavioral health providers. Closely tied because it delivers residential crisis stabilization, MAT, and youth programs on ADAMH's behalf.
• Franklin County ADAMH Board: County-level Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board serving Franklin County, Ohio under the same Ohio Revised Code statutory framework. Comparable in mandate (plan, fund, monitor public behavioral health services) but operating in a larger, more urban county.
• The Recovery Center (Lancaster, Ohio): Network of Care provider in Fairfield County delivering substance abuse diagnostic assessment, counseling, case management, psychiatric evaluation, and prevention services. A direct comparable community-based SUD treatment provider in the same geography.
• Mental Health America of Ohio: Provides client navigator and family support services in the Fairfield County Network of Care and operates statewide advocacy and peer-support programming. Comparable as an Ohio-based behavioral health nonprofit that channels residents into treatment.
• Hamilton County ADAMH Board: Hamilton County's behavioral health authority, a direct peer to Fairfield County ADAMH. Performs the same statutory planning, funding, and monitoring of mental health and substance use disorder services under Ohio law.
• Integrated Services for Behavioral Health: Core Network of Care provider agency in Fairfield County offering outpatient mental health and substance use services. Comparable as a community-based behavioral health provider contracting with county boards across Ohio.
• Cuyahoga County ADAMH Board: Cuyahoga County's ADAMH Board is a direct Ohio peer performing the same planning, funding, and oversight role for public mental health and addiction services under Ohio Revised Code. Similar governance, contracting model, and continuum-of-care philosophy.
• Lucas County ADAMH Board: Lucas County ADAMH Board is another Ohio county behavioral health authority with the same statutory mandate. Directly comparable in operating model, Network of Care contracting approach, and use of local tax levies.

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS): State-level behavioral health authority that oversees, funds, and regulates all 88 Ohio county ADAMH boards. Comparable mission and oversight scope, but at the state level, providing the regulatory and funding framework within which ADAMH operates.
• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: National membership and advocacy organization for mental health and substance use treatment providers and county authorities. Comparable as the broader industry body representing the public behavioral health authority model that ADAMH exemplifies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/youmatterfairfieldcounty

Compliance1 record

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Profiles8 records

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