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.

Amethyst offers relapse prevention programs.

Provide free naloxone nasal spray and opioid overdose awareness and education.

Offers 24 hour crisis and assessment services to persons with mental health or drug and alcohol needs. Services include a telephone crisis intervention hotline, emergency walk-in care, pre-hospital screening, crisis counseling, emergency psychiatric care/medication, alcohol/drug assessments, and severely mentally disabled assessments.

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.

Franklin County Public Health in partnership with Columbus Public Health, Maryhaven and Central Ohio Hospital Council provides free naloxone trainings (in-person and virtual) where participants learn about the different types of opiates, signs and symptoms of an opiate overdose, and how to administer naloxone. At these community trainings, participants can receive a free naloxone kit, upon completion of the training (limited quantities may be available). Naloxone kits are available for community participants only. Kits will be mailed to those taking the virtual trainings. Agency participants will not receive "free" naloxone kits.

Provides a kit that contains naloxone, a prescribed nasal inhalant that reverses an opioid overdose. Kit includes 2 vials of medication, 2 nasal attachements, an instructional dvd, and a small tip sheet on how to recognize an overdose. 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 non-clinical peer support to those with substance and/or mental health concerns.

Fentanyl Test Strips are offered at Licking Memorial Urgent Care locations in Newark, Pataskala and Granville. Individuals may visit an Urgent Care and ask for the strips at the front desk. The test strips are provided with a contact number for Shepherd Hill, the treatment center associated with Licking Memorial Hospital. Shepherd Hill offers a variety of services for individuals who are struggling with drug addiction.

Provides a distribution container with 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.

Provide nutrition education and supplemental food for women, infants and children who are determined to be a nutritional risk. Provides supplemental foods such as milk, eggs, cheese, fruit juices, etc. at no cost to participants.

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.

Newark Homeless Outreach offers Narcan, condoms, fentanyl testing strips and other harm reduction items.

Provides free Naloxone and training to prevent opioid overdoses.

Provides a program where people working within the community work to provide a safe, confidential, peer-reinforced environment to restore hope to young people caught in addictions or addictive behaviors. Confidential meetings are held for young men and women struggling with drug/alcohol abuse or addiction, self-injury, eating disorders, social anxiety issues, depression, suicidal thoughts. Also offers a safe, confidential, nurturing environment where recovery is encourage and fostered.

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.

Offers peer support recovery coaches to individuals recovering from a drug use disorder.

Provides a free kit that contains naloxone, a prescribed nasal inhalant that reverses an opioid overdose. Opiates can include fentanyl, heroin, methadone, percocet, vicodin, and oxycontin. Also 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 hotline that is designed to support people who use drugs when they are alone and are consequently at higher risk of overdose, by connecting them to emergency responders automatically if they become unresponsive.

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.

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 a Coffee Shop that serves as a central social hub and support for those who are battling substance abuse or in recovery.

Addiction Services provides treatment, prevention, and intervention services to help individuals and families respond to the devastation of alcohol and chemical dependency.

The Logan County Health Department is a distributor of the drug, Naloxone, as a part of the Ohio Department of Health's Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) program. Anyone wishing to get the drug must go through a short training to go over the risk factors and how to use the kit and what follow up may be necessary. Free, virtual classes are available.

Provides a safe drug and alcohol free space for those in recovery to meet and socialize. Independent AA meetings are held regularly and a concession stand is available during drop in hours.