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Mental Health First Aid July 26
Free ‘Mental Health First Aid’ Training will be offered July 26th from 8:00am-5:00pm at the Crawford Success Center. 'Mental Health First Aid’ teaches individuals how to help those experiencing mental health challenges or crises. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/3mpkmmN More information about the training can be found here: https://bit.ly/3GN7AX1
Free Narcan Training May 5
In response to the opioid epidemic, ADAMH will be hosting a free Narcan training on Thursday May 12th. Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose, and you don't have to be a medical professional to obtain or administer it. Download the flyer here: https://bit.ly/3Oq0pJG
QPR Training
We are proud collaborators and partners of the Crawford County Suicide Prevention Coalition. We are excited to help them bring QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training to our local Bartenders, Barbers and Beauticians. We have a few already lined up, but want to reach as many as possible. Together, we can reduce suicide deaths in Crawford County. If you are a local bartender, barber or beautician interested in the FREE,
Drug Take Back Day April 30
April 30th is nationally recognized as National Drug Take Back Day, which is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired drugs. Please join us in keeping our community safe by participating in Drug Take Back Day. Download Flyer Here: https://files.constantcontact.com/.../e7f7d557-3038-49e8
enCompass Training April 27
You are invited to attend enCompass, a comprehensive training on navigating addiction for Ohioans. The training is sponsored by Governor DeWine’s RecoveryOhio Initiative, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Addiction Policy Forum. enCompass participants will learn: How to identify the signs and symptoms of addiction; How to help an individual in need of support; The effects of stigma on individuals and families; and How
Mental Health First Aid April 12
Free ‘Mental Health First Aid’ Training will be offered April 12th from 8:00am-5:00pm at the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Garden Room. 'Mental Health First Aid’ teaches individuals how to help those experiencing mental health challenges or crises. Please contact April Smith at [email protected] to register for the training. More information about the training can be found here: https://bit.ly/3GN7AX1
Free Narcan Training March 7
In response to the opioid epidemic, ADAMH will be hosting a free Narcan training on Monday, March 7th. Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose, and you don’t have to be a medical professional to obtain or administer it.
Town Hall Meeting January 20
Please join us January 20th for a Town Hall Meeting at Tri-Rivers Career Center. The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation will be joining us as we discuss forming a suicide prevention coalition in Marion County.
Drug Take Back Day October 23
October 23 is nationally recognized as National Drug Take Back Day, which is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired drugs. National Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue.
Healthy State Alliance Opioid Symposium
In the fight against Ohio’s opioid epidemic, Healthy State Alliance — a strategic alliance of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Bon Secours Mercy Health — is offering a half-day virtual CEU/CME opioid symposium. This comprehensive event will feature addiction experts from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Bon Secours Mercy Health and others discussing topics including: • Human Trafficking • Reducing Stigma of Addiction •
Community Care March October 16
Join us for the tenth annual Community Care March on October 16 at Avita Hospital. Free t-shirts will be distributed at 8:00 am; the walk to Shines Art Park starts at 9:00 am.
Best Practices in Treatment Court Training
Best Practices in Treatment Court: A Training with Doug Marlowe We are pleased to announce that we will sponsoring a training session with Douglas B. Marlowe, J.D., Ph.D. Douglas B. Marlowe is a Senior Scientific Consultant for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) and Senior Science & Policy Advisor for Alcohol Monitoring Systems. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 20th, from 9:00am-3:00pm in the Harding