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Wood County ADAMHS warns of likely provider cuts, touts recovery art show and continuous child crisis response
Summary
Wood County ADAMHS Executive Director Amanda Kern told county commissioners on March 17 that the board faces roughly $11.8 million in program requests against a $12 million budget, expects about $1 million in reductions, will score 47 providers for allocations, and announced the 3rd Annual Resilience Through Art show May 15–16.
Amanda Kern, executive director of the Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board, told the Board of County Commissioners on March 17, 2026, that the ADAMHS budget faces pressure as providers seek roughly $11.8 million in program funding while the program budget stands at about $12 million.
Kern announced that the 3rd Annual Resilience Through Art: A Recovery Art Show will be held May 15–16 at the Wood County Historical Museum, saying "the art reflects the healing journey of the artist." She said artists often attend the show, interact with visitors and may offer work for sale.
Kern described the county’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) for children and said state funding covers MRSS Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wood County ADAMHS funds weekend coverage and the remaining hours so there is no disruption in services. She said the board is working with a consultant to develop what she called an "ethical budget," and that providers will be scored as part of the allocation process. Kern said 47 providers submitted information this cycle though historically "generally 12 to 15 providers receive an allocation." She told commissioners she "anticipates a budget reduction of approximately $1 million."
Kern said the ADAMHS Board will meet with providers next week to review scores and discuss allocations. Commissioners thanked her for the update; no formal vote or directive related to ADAMHS funding was recorded at the March 17 session.
Next step: the ADAMHS Board’s provider-scoring process and follow-up meetings will determine final allocations and any formal funding recommendations to county decision-makers.
