Recent News
Social Issues Training October 6
We are pleased to announce that a training session on social issues will be presented by Dr. Marjorie Kukor, PHD. This seminar discusses bullying, active bystander intervention, and intimate partner violence. The Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board is sponsoring this training in partnership with the Ohio State University Marion and Marion Technical College. The event will be held in the Guthery Room of Maynard Hall at The Ohio State University Marion
Street Smart OHIO October 14
Join us for this FREE, eye-opening drug education program designed specifically for adults. The program teaches law enforcement personnel, firefighters, EMS, nurses, educators, judges, counselors, probation officers, and parents how to identify potential drug use and examines current drug use trends. Pending 4 CEUs from the following Boards: - Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board Register here: https://bit.ly/3yPgwdT
enCompass Training
You are invited to attend enCompass, a comprehensive training on navigating addiction for Ohioans. Past training attendees have included Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice staff, clinicians, peers, individuals in recovery, faith leaders, family members, city and county leaders and BH staffers. Please consider sharing the registration with these and other sectors, including business communities, public health, health systems, etc. https://www.addictionpolicy.org/encompass-ohio
Suicide Prevention Walk September 24
The Crawford County Walk for Suicide Prevention will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 9:30am. While we did provide online registration last year, we are only accepting registration forms by mail or drop-off this year. We apologize for the inconvenience. Download the registration forms using this link: https://bit.ly/3upvNzh For more information, please contact the Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board at (419) 562-7288.
Hope for Tomorrow Walk August 27
Walkers!! Mark August 27 on your calendars for the Hope For Tomorrow Walk for drug prevention. The walk will begin and end at Epworth United Methodist Church, located at 249 E. Center Street in Marion. A t-shirt and lunch are included in the $20 registration fee. Registration must be completed by August 1st to receive a t-shirt. Questions? Call 419-562-7288. We'd be happy to mail a registration form to you.
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.