The Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) receives funds from the Ohio General Assembly and distributes those funds to local mental health systems that are administered by alcohol, drug addiction and mental health (ADAMH) or community mental health (CMH) boards. The distribution of funds is broadly guided by the intent of the Ohio General Assembly. Within that broad guidance, ODMH provides direction and creates priorities for the use of funds to provide a continuum of services that meet consumers’ needs and that is run efficiently, effectively and results in quality outcomes.