From WOOD COUNTY ALCOHOL, DRUG ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
The Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board (WCADAMHS) has been awarded a $398,000 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
This grant will bolster Wood County’s initiatives to prevent mass violence by enhancing risk assessment and treatment intervention strategies.
Over the past year, the WCADAMHS Board has demonstrated exceptional leadership in statewide initiatives by working closely with DHS and the Department of Justice (DoJ). Their commitment and dedication have been instrumental in supporting Wood County schools as they establish Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Teams.
The collaboration between the board and its partner agencies, the federal organizations, and our local juvenile courts and schools, which is crucial for proactively addressing and managing potential threats within schools, reflects the board’s appreciation for and support of the school’s efforts to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
The WCADAMHS Board’s dedicated network of contracted providers and community partners has been crucial in developing and implementing these strategies. This grant will support ongoing and future efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.
The role of the WCADAMHS Board is to plan, fund and monitor services for people with serious and persistent mental illness and alcohol and other drug addictions throughout the county. The board and its member agencies are committed to providing the community with the highest quality of care. Most services offered are partially supported by Wood County levy funds and are accessible to all residents. Some services are provided, without cost, while others have a fee based on ability to pay.
Learn more at wcadamh.org or follow @WCADAMHSBoard on Facebook and Instagram.
