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Substance Use Disorder services include one-one-one counseling with a drug addiction counselor; administration of Vivitrol is available from a healthcare provider: Naloxone doses available to prevent overdose deaths. Counseling provides individuals with an opportunity to actively pursue emotional healing and personal growth, in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Although our difficulties are unique, we all face trials of many kinds. Facing these trials, with the support of a counselor, can be an empowering experience. Recovery Support Group SMART Recovery is FREE and is held Tuesday evening. Support group help people learn self-empowering tools and members will provide support for each other in recovery. The goal of SMART Recovery is for you to achieve a healthy, positive and balanced lifestyle so you can conquer new challenges. Groups are held at the Knox County Community Health Center - Mount Vernon, Ohio location (Health Department) in the Conference Room on Tuesday evening at 6 pm. This group meets for about an hour and is open to anyone, no matter where they are at in their journey to recovery. There is no need to pre-register, and there is no fee to attend the support groups.

Hotline for substance abuse or at risk of abuse individuals.

Provides volunteer facilitators to respond to police stations to assist individuals in crisis due to drug related issues get an assessment and assistance from a recovery coach.

Recovery is more than just stopping substance use. We understand that it can be overwhelming to try to handle all of this yourself, so we’ll help you take it one step at a time by building a supportive community around you. We understand what you are going through. Recovery is challenging, and our team works hard to help minimize barriers and empower you to continue progressing on your journey of healing.

Provides Client Services Representatives to assist individuals in recovery from substance use disorder with access to recovery support services. The program provides long-term care coordination and support to eligible individuals. The importance of this centralized service increases the chance of recovery and allows program participants to experience an increased quality of life. Client Services Representatives link individuals referred to the program from jail, prison, transition houses, treatment providers, and community agencies with access treatment providers and recovery support services. . Peer supporters are also available to support individuals in recovery. Program also offers a wellness program.

Outpatient services assist in diagnosing the severity and identify behavioral and /or life factors that may be influencing and supporting substance abuse habits. We are committed to helping the individual achieve abstinence from chemicals in order to live a more healthy and independent life.

Offers Harm Reduction Supplies. This includes Narcan, drug testing strips, condoms, female condoms, dental dams, HIV home test kits and Plan B. Narcan Training is also available.

Provides an anonymous, safe needle exchange for those individuals with substance use disorder issues. Accepts used needles that are secured and safely transported in exchange for new needles. Provides access to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and Hepatitis C testing, naloxone, and referrals to treatment (if requested).

Works to get those in a substance addiction crisis, including opiates, into the quickest available treatment. Communicates with detox and treatment providers to find and place those in need. Goal is to provide a structured and meaningful path of care for each of the program's participants.

Offers a website for those wishing to quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco with information about a wide range of topics related to smoking. Provides quit plans and publications to download or order online. Offers specialized information for women, youth, Veterans, and Spanish-speakers.

Provides a kit that contains naloxone, a nasal inhalant that reverses an opioid overdose. Kit includes instructions for use.

Provides comprehensive information and referrals regarding health issues, and smoking/vaping cessation support services.

Has an opiod rescue box/opioid overdose emergency kit outside on the building that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Provides a 24 hour mental health and substance use disorder crisis line.

Adolescent and Adult Drug and Alcohol Programs are dedicated to the goal of helping emotionally troubled Youth, Adults and their families lead fuller, happier lives without the use of alcohol and other substances. The Drug and Alcohol staff administers a complete evaluation to determine the amount and type of care the client needs and customizes a course of treatment to meet those individual needs. Treatment unites individuals and their families to support recovery, encouraging the best possible functioning. Our dedicated, skilled staff has broad experience in helping adolescents, adults and their families in crisis situations. They provide individual, family, and parental support while teaching Anger and Behavior Management skills through individual and group counseling. If you are concerned your child may be involved with drugs or alcohol, some warning signs you can watch for are: - Sudden, noticeable personality changes - Severe mood swings - Decreased interest in activities, especially family activities - Persistent arguments with parents or authority people - Refusing to do chores - Missing curfew - Drop in grades - Truancy - Become sexually active.

Provides evidence-based activities and education on drug, alcohol and substance abuse, prevention and recovery. In group or classroom sessions, participants will: - Learn effective methods to avoid and abstain from drugs, alcohol and other harmful behaviors - Increase communication and bonding with parents - Learn how to keep the lines of communication open with parents during stressful situations - Develop a healthy self-image and self-esteem - Learn positive social skills for home, school and in the community - Parents will learn how to set limits and administer appropriate consequences - Discover the relationship between responsibility and independence - Youth learn to identify their skills and personal strengths - Youth learn to make positive friends and productively manage time - Identify other community services available for resolving family and personal issues.

Offers an enhanced tobacco and vaping cessation program for youth who want to stop using tobacco products, especially electronic cigarettes. Provides a coach who provides personalized support and information to help cope with stress, navigate social situations, and support developing a tobacco-free identity.

Provides non-judgmental and anonymous syringe access services. The program exchanges used syringes.

Offers a help-line number for people needing support with overcoming drug problems. Find meetings and answer general questions. This help-line is answered by addicts with six months or more of clean time. When no one is available to personally answer calls, a recorded message provides meetings and addresses for DASCNA area meetings.

Provides a publicly accessible distribution box that contains a supply of free Naloxone kits.

Outpatient Services offers a variety of options to assist individuals with accessing behavioral health treatment. Counseling services can be provided weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Service type and duration are based on the need of the individual and recommendations of clinical staff. Intensive Outpatient services are also offered.

Provides a vending machine including fentanyl test strips, naloxone (Narcan), pregnancy tests, condoms, hygiene kits, and first aid kits. Vending machine is sponsored by the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County.

Program offering services to help with substance use and chemical dependency; provides non-residential services, both at the Donahoe Center and at facilities through Ashtabula County, such as:

• drug/alcohol assessment/treatment/continuing care,
• crisis management/walk-in emergency services,
• codependency assessment/treatment,
• group therapy,
• intervention training for concerned others,
• inmate services,
• on-call/after hours services referrals to detoxification or inpatient care

COVID-19 Temporary Message: All case managers, peer supporters, and individual sessions will begin to meet via telephone for individual appointments. Weekend UDS at Turning Point is also suspended, though regular weekday screening is still taking place. All of their residential facilities (Turning Point, Opal House, and Liberty House) are accepting new clients.

C-HARM-ED is a place where people who are affected by drug use can go for information, to be tested for hepatitis and HIV, to be immunized against hepatitis A and B, to get information on recovery services, for referrals to medical services, and to exchange used syringes for new sterile ones. Anonymity is guaranteed by the program. People who come in to the walk-in sessions are not required to give their names or any other personal information. No one will be asked why they started using drugs or to volunteer any information they aren’t comfortable providing, and there are no charges.