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Provides a 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 immediate telephone contact between people who have problems related to substance use disorder or are at risk of abuse and individuals who are trained to provide telephone assistance with the objective of defusing the immediate crisis, ensuring the person's safety, and providing information about alternatives the person may explore to begin recovering.

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.

Safe space for vulnerable women. Provides a place to eat, connect, and get desired resources. Led by survivors.

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

Provides intensive and non-intensive outpatient counseling, case management, and peer recovery to aid individuals in achieving sobriety. The goal is to establish abstinence from any and all mood-altering drugs and develop an individualized program of recovery. Psychiatric services may also be provided as needed. Telehealth services available.

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

Response team including peer supporters meet with survivors 24-48 hours after the event to connect individuals with treatment and recovery resources as well as support outside of the criminal justice system.

Provides help with setting up and facilitating interventions for those who are concerned about the substance abuse of a loved one.

Pickaway County Public Health, in partnership with Hope Valley Recovery, Circleville Vineyard Church, and Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, is excited to announce the arrival of three new Harm Reduction Vending Machines in Circleville, with a fourth on the way. These machines are designed to provide free, 24/7 access to lifesaving and wellness supplies that promote public health and safety throughout Pickaway County. Each machine will include: - Naloxone (Narcan) kits - Fentanyl test strips - Safer sex kits - Medication and sharps disposal options - First aid kits - Hygiene and menstrual supplies - COVID and pregnancy tests - Winter and summer care kits (socks, hats, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.) - Bottled water.

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.

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.

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.

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 support to each other to live their lives free of nicotine. Offers participants an opportunity to share their experiences, strengths, and hopes with each other so that they may be free from this powerful addiction. Meets in-person, over the phone, or via the Internet.

Provides a list of retail pharmacies that offer Naloxone medication without a prescription. Naloxone (Narcan) is a safe medication that can reverse an overdose that is caused by prescription opioids, heroin and fentanyl. When administered during an overdose, naloxone blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and can restore breathing in a matter of minutes.

Provides immediate phone contact between people, who abuse drugs of any kind or are at risk of abuse, and individuals, who are trained to provide telephone assistance, with the objective of diffusing the immediate crisis ensuring the individual's safety and providing alternatives.

Provides substance abuse assessments, crisis intervention, outpatient group counseling and medical assisted treatment for individuals needing help with drugs.

The ADAMH Board offers free staff training about Narcan to any business in Marion or Crawford County that is interested. Please contact us to schedule a training time.

Connects individuals who have a substance use disorder with a recovery coach who offers guidance in creating and following through with a recovery plan that reflects the individual's goals. Coaches inspire, encourage, can connect individuals to local recovery supports and help the person achieve long and short term goals.

Provides hot meals to individuals and families in need. Also distributes 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.

Provides follow-up to local overdose survivors to direct them towards resources for treatment. Quick Response Team (QRT) includes a treatment counselor, a police officer, and a medic. Offered through a collaboration with local participating municipalities including Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Green, Hudson, Munroe Falls, Norton, Stow, Tallmadge, and Coventry Township.

Provides boxes with items such as Narcan that can reverse an opiate overdose. Kit is prominently marked and installed wherever the requestor thinks is best to be found by someone in need. Kits include instructions for use. Agency can also provide training for those who might need to use the kit.

Offers a convenient alternative to emergency rooms visits for broken bones, cold/flu-like symptoms, burns and cuts, gastro-intestinal illness, fever, and other medical conditions that are not life-threatening. Also offers walk-in behavioral health services designed to increase accessibility for individuals wanting to meet one-on-one with a counselor, including those seeking crisis services, substance use treatment, and/or counseling.