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Many people struggle with addiction each day. Tammie Colon from the Mental Health and Recovery Services board is in to talk about overdose awa…
Mental illness and addiction is common. Micah Sobota from Coleman Health Services is in to talk about breaking the stigma and the help that is…
A new statewide mental health study is calling on families in Ohio to share their stories, and researchers say it could help shape the future of mental health care.
The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board recently received "One Ohio" funds to support two programs designed to assist individuals struggling with opioid addiction. Commissioners have allocated just over $50,000 to the Allen-Auglaize County Peer Center, operated by Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, and to a dedicated intervention specialist for the juvenile court system.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Symphony Orchestra continues its mission to help those in need through music therapy.
The Ohio Unintentional Drug Overdose report says that there were a recorded 4,452 deaths in 2023, which is down 9% from the 4,915 in 2022.
October 9, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Public Safety: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) today announced awarding $7.6 million in grants to support over two dozen specialized court dockets, crisis response teams, and community treatment programs that focus on gun violence reduction. A total of 26 programs will receive funding as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 through the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP). OCJS is administering Ohio’s funds.
September 25, 2024, Press Release from the Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University: Ada, Ohio – The Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University invites the public to a special screening of the documentary Inheritance at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6:00 pm. This event provides an opportunity for students, faculty, and the public to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by rural communities and explore solutions through collective conversation.
September 6, 2024, Press Release from the Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – In recognition of National Recovery Month, RecoveryOhio and the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control are encouraging Ohioans who may be struggling with addiction to alcohol and controlled substances to take advantage of available resources for treatment. Started in 1989, National Recovery Month celebrates the recovery community and the importance of evidence-based treatment and recovery practices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 6,750 Ohioans, on average, die each year from excessive drinking. In Ohio alone, approximately 20% of adults report they binge drink, which compares to 17% in nationwide.