ADAMH seeks opioid-settlement support as crisis center usage surpasses projections
The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board requested $2.5 million per year for three years from Franklin County's opioid settlement funds to support the Crisis Care Center, citing 7,927 presentations in its first 12 months—more than 20% above projections—and ongoing staffing and reimbursement challenges.
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Representatives from the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board (ADAMH) asked the board to allocate $2.5 million per year for three years from the county's opioid settlement fund to support the Franklin County Crisis Care Center. ADAMH said utilization exceeded projections—7,927 presentations between September 2025 and August 2026, more than 20% above forecast—and currently employs 105 people.
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