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

Provides mental health and addiction services, including assessing the need for services, coordinating the planning of mental health and addiction facilities, services and programs in Wood County, Ohio; allocates funds to agencies providing a wide variety of direct services, monitors and evaluates services to ensure high-quality and cost-effective programs, and initiates new programs in the absence of needed community services.

Provides support, counseling, and information for individuals early into their recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. Helps develop the skills necessary to maintain sobriety and deal with the feelings associated with early recovery. Support and counseling are offered to family members of the individual in treatment. Can incorporate counseling for dual diagnosis.

Provides a vending machine that contains Naloxone Hydrochloride (Narcan) medication to individuals at risk of opioid/opiate overdose and to their friends and family in an effort to reduce fatal overdoses. Also provides supplies such as safe sex kits and fentanyl test strips.

Peer Supporters are people who have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders who have been successful in their recovery. They use their recovery stories to help others in similar situations by providing support, encouragement, hope and resources. Our ProBono Counseling program provides short-term counseling to individuals who are uninsured or under insured, free of charge. MHA provides the 40 hour training for individuals interested in pursuing a career in peer support. Our trainings are approved for certification in both Ohio and Kentucky.

Provides support, counseling, and information for individuals early into their recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. Helps develop the skills necessary to maintain sobriety and deal with the feelings associated with early recovery. Support and counseling are offered to family members of the individual in treatment. Can incorporate counseling for dual diagnosis.

Distribute test strips which can be used to detect the presence of fentanyl, xylazine, and many of their known analogs in a drug sample to reduce the number of opioid-related overdoses, severe injuries, fatalities, and other complications from contaminated drugs.

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.

Provide Pack N Play portable cribs and Safe Sleep Survival Kits to families and caregivers that are unable to provide a safe sleep environment due to financial hardship. Survival Kit contains a sheet for the Pack N Play, a sleep sack for the infant, a bedtime storybook and educational materials for the parents. Family must come to Board of Health office to pick up Pack N Play and receive instruction on proper assembly and use before taking Pack N Play home.

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.

Offers free Narcan rescue kits. Narcan (naloxone) is a medication that stops and reverses an opioid overdose.

PCHD will be providing free health screenings on Friday, January 27, 2023 including:

• No pre-registration
• No proof of income required for the screenings
• Total lipid panel
• Blood pressure
• Blood glucose
• Free naloxone (Narcan) and training
• Free convertible car seats to WIC income eligible custodial parents
• Free Pack n Plays to WIC income eligible families with a baby under the age of 12 months.

Provides assistance in finding employment, housing, healthcare, child care, legal services, transportation and more. Offers Wellness programs, such as smoking cessation, sleep hygiene and nutrition. Also offers education to help patients better understand their disorder and the steps toward a successful recovery.

Provides a free kit that contains naloxone, a prescribed nasal inhalant that reverses an opioid overdose. Kit includes two (2) nasal sprays containing naloxone, one (1) face shield for rescue breathing, and instructions. Will receive instruction on how to recognize and respond to an overdose (as well as distinguish between different types of overdose) and how to administer intranasal Naloxone to reverse the opioid overdose.

Provides a Peer Recovery Supporter who can assist library patrons navigate their struggles with the heroin epidemic and related issues, such as finding housing, employment, food, clothing and shelter.

Provides a free naloxone kit to any community member. Naloxone is a prescribed nasal inhalant that reverses an opioid overdose. Kit includes 2 vials of medication, a small tip sheet on how to recognize an overdose, and where to access additional educational videos. Will receive instruction on how to recognize and respond to an overdose (as well as distinguish between different types of overdose) and how to administer intranasal Naloxone to reverse the opioid overdose. All training will be provided onsite or at a community partner location.

Provides support, counseling, and information for individuals early into their recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. Helps develop the skills necessary to maintain sobriety and deal with the feelings associated with early recovery. Support and counseling are offered to family members of the individual in treatment. Can incorporate counseling for dual diagnosis.

Offers automated texts to provide encouragement, advice, and tips to help smokers quit smoking, vaping, or using tobacco.

Free opioid overdose prevention training and naloxone (Narcan) kits for individuals interested. The purpose of the training is first to educate interested residents, opioid users, their family members or their friends on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose. Participants will also learn how to call emergency medical services, perform rescue breathing and administer naloxone (narcan) nasally. When administered during an overdose, naloxone blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and quickly restores breathing. It has no potential for abuse.

Provides peer recovery support in a trusted relationship while identifying goals to create a more meaningful life. A peer has a similar lived experience and specialized training that models recovery while providing hope to clients with substance use and/ or mental health disorder diagnoses. They provide recovery support, link to community resources, connect to the recovery community, and establish relapse prevention plans. Services may be provided in the home, office, or virtually.

Provides assistance in finding employment, housing, healthcare, child care, legal services, transportation and more. Offers Wellness programs, such as smoking cessation, sleep hygiene and nutrition. Also offers education to help patients better understand their disorder and the steps toward a successful recovery.

Offer comprehensive psychiatric, counseling and case management services, various support services, for people struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Provides Peer Supporters to respond to police stations to assists individuals in crisis due to drug related issues.

Provides information and referrals to help navigate the mental health and/or substance use treatment system. Connects individuals with mental health providers or community resources in Fairfield County that will be most helpful. Provides education on patient rights and assists in resolving issues with current mental health providers.

Provides a vending machine stocked with vital supplies to support health, safety, and well-being in the community. Items available include:

• Naloxone kits to reverse opioid overdoses.
• Fentanyl test strips.
• Pregnancy tests.
• Safe sex kits (condoms, dental dams, lubricant).
• First aid supplies.
• Period products.
• Resource guides for local support services.

Provided in collaboration with Lorain County Public Health.