“Caring, Wellness, Recovery, Resilience”

Mission Statement

The commitment of the Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Board of Putnam County (ADAMHS) in partnership with providers, other social service organizations, the community and our families is to provide necessary behavioral health care services. The residents of Putnam County believe in and promote strong family ties. We believe our future is dependent upon the well-being of our families. As these needs are effectively met, individuals and families will develop to their fullest potential and the community will build on the renewed strengths of the residents.

Vision Statement

Ohioans believe in their families, children, and communities. The best hope for the future is the well-being of Ohio’s families. Ohio will be a place where families can build their heritages and cultures, feel secure in the present and reach for the future. Families will accept responsibility for meeting their needs. Ohioans will develop to their full potential and communities will support and build upon the strengths of their residents. Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Board of Putnam County strives toward this vision at the local level.

Values Statement

The Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Board of Putnam County believes in a network of care that makes a difference in peoples’ lives. We believe in the honesty and integrity of our system and individuals we serve.

“Caring, Wellness, Recovery, Resilience”

Board Meetings

All meetings are held at Henry’s Restaurant @ 12:00pm and are open to the public.

Board Meeting Dates
February 2, 2024- Moved to the Red Pig Inn
March 1, 2024 – Cancelled
April 5, 2024
May 3, 2024  – “May is Mental Health Month”
June 7, 2024
August 2, 2024
September 6, 2024
October 4, 2024 – Annual / In-Service Board Meeting
November 1, 2024
December 6, 2024
No Meeting in January & July

Budget/Finance Meeting Dates

Nov 3, 2023
Feb 2, 2024

Board of Directors

Gerry Hanneman – Glandorf
Kathi Amstutz – Leipsic
Denise Phillips – Ottawa
Kathy SchroederOttawa
Jake Macke – Ottawa
Sherri Recker – Ottawa
Kirstie Rafaniello– Kalida
Scott Hummel– Columbus Grove
Tracy Potts – Continental
Jon Thorbahn – Ottoville
Dr. Jacinta Eickholt – Ottoville
Lynnette Hovest – Pandora
Ken Kruse – Columbus Grove
Erin Schmidt – Continental

Strategic Planning Meeting Dates

September 3, 2021
February 11, 2022
March 4, 2022