TAKECHARGEOHIO | OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Take Charge Ohio is an initiative to help use pain medication safely and responsibly to minimize the risk of drug misuse, dependency and addiction. Offers prescribers and other healthcare professionals the resources and tools to properly educate patients on safe medication and pain management practices. Helps educate patients about the scope of the problem, its impact in Ohio, and how to take action by sharing what they’ve learned through our free, online, ready-to-use resources.

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211 Pathways

Physical Address

246 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Hours

24/7.

Application process

Visit website at takechargeohio.ohio.gov/ for information and resources.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Open to the public.

Agency info

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Works with local health departments (LHDs) to carry out the mission of public health in Ohio. The office serves as the agency liaison to LHDs, administers public health Improvement Standards, drafts recommendations regarding approval of LHD contracts, serves on statewide committees, workgroups and task forces and provides technical assistance to LHDs.