More than 600 attendees gathered on May 12 for the 2025 Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County Annual Meeting. Each year, the event unites public officials, healthcare providers, advocates, clients and community members to reflect on the past year of behavioral health in Cuyahoga County.

The event included addresses by J. Robert Fowler, Ph.D., Board Chair; and Scott S. Osiecki, Chief Executive Officer, acceptance of the 2024 annual report, presentation of the Helping Hands Awards and an art show featuring over 65 pieces by Cuyahoga County residents receiving prevention treatment or recovery support services. 

This year’s theme, AI and the Future of Behavioral Health, sparked a timely dialogue on how emerging technology can expand access, personalize care and support intervention strategies. Laura L. Adams from the National Academy of Medicine delivered the keynote address. View her presentation here. 

Helping Hands Awards

The Helping Hands Awards recognize individuals and organizations who have positively impacted the lives of people living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, and/or helped to alleviate stigma and bring awareness to important behavioral health issues in Cuyahoga County. The ADAMHS Board distributed six awards this year. Click each name below to view their video on YouTube:  

• Ohio State Senator Nickie J. Antonio

• Ohio State Representative Sean P. Brennan 

• Tony Kost 

• Judge David Matia

• Makenna Reddix

• Mary Louise Tatum

 Photo Gallery

 

 

 

 ADAMHS Board Director Harvey Snider accepts retirement award from Vice-Chair Patricia James-Stewart

 

 

  

 

 

ADAMHS Board Chair Dr. Bob Fowler, CEO Scott Osiecki and Vice-Chair Patricia James-Stewart

 

 

 

 

ADAMHS Board Second Vice Chair James Dixon and Senator Nickie Antonio

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Sean Brennan and ADAMHS Board Director Sadigoh Galloway

 

 

 

 

 

ADAMHS Board Director Erskine Cade and Tony Kost

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADAMHS Board Director Rev. Ben Gohlstin Sr. and Mary Louise Tatum

 

 

 

 

 

ADAMHS Board CEO Scott Osiecki, Vice-Chair Patricia James-Stewart, keynote speaker Laura Adams and Board Chair Dr. Bob Fowler

 

 

 

 

 

ADAMHS Board External Affairs Officer Joicelyn Weems, art show 1st place winner Coreyon D., with his piece "Komoriuta," and ADAMHS Board Director Bishara Addison

 

 

View the full gallery here.