Mentor, OH: Heroes are not just found on movie screens or in comic books. They live and work in our community every day. Behavioral Health Heroes guide and support those in crisis, helping individuals find safety, stability, and hope.

On August 13, the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board honored 14 outstanding Hometown Heroes in the field of behavioral health during a special ceremony before the Lake County Captains game. These individuals were surprised at their agencies with recognition packages that included Captains team gear, game tickets, and a certificate of appreciation.

Cheered on by coworkers, family, friends, and fans, the honorees took the field to be recognized for their compassion, expertise, and dedication to saving and improving lives across Lake County.

The Lake County ADAMHS Board funds, monitors, and evaluates services from 16 agencies that are essential in providing mental health and addiction recovery services. Each agency selected one Hometown Hero to be recognized they are listed in alphabetical order by last name:  Mary Beth Casey – Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers,  Jonathan Clemente – BRIDGES: Mental Health Consumer Empowerment, Cameron Cowles – Lifeline / 2-1-1, Michael Dean – Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare / Community Services Network, Lisa Demeter – Family Pride of Northeast Ohio, Emily Dewey – Extended Housing, Linnette Duncan – Cleveland Rape Crisis Center,  Joann Hennessey – Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Medicine, Ellen Mann – The Fine Arts Association, Joanna Mannon – NAMI Lake County, Isabelle Marinchick – WomenSafe, Cassie Murphy – Signature Health, Ruth Ringenbach – Torchlight Youth Mentoring Alliance, Brooke Taylor – Crossroads Health

 The ADAMHS Board congratulates these heroes for their compassion, perseverance, and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of children, adults, and seniors across our community.

About the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board
The Lake County ADAMHS Board plans, funds, monitors, and evaluates services available to residents who are living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. For more information, visit www.HelpThatWorks.us.