MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The Crawford-Marion Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board is asking Marion County voters to renew a 1-mill levy to sustain critical mental health and recovery services.
The renewal, which would not increase taxes for residents, supports crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and services for those with limited financial resources. Brad DeCamp, Executive Director of the ADAMH Board, noted that the funds provide essential flexibility that state and federal grants often lack.
“The levy allows us to partner with law enforcement, the school system, and drug courts,” DeCamp said. “It helps those who are working but can’t afford insurance, or those who don’t have coverage at all.”
Marion County was recently identified by the Ohio Department of Health as a “top 10” county for high suicide burden among men aged 25 to 54. DeCamp warned that if the renewal fails, the community could see a spike in crisis calls, emergency room visits, and jail admissions.
The levy costs approximately $15.27 annually for a home valued at $100,000. While the board serves both Crawford and Marion counties, this specific ballot issue applies only to Marion County residents.