988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Adds American Sign Language Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Callers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s addition of nationwide American Sign Language (ASL) services for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, as part of ongoing efforts to expand accessibility to behavioral health care for underserved communities. Since the July 2022 launch, the 988 Lifeline has received more than 5.5 million calls, texts, and chats, and will now be available to the millions of Americans who use ASL. To connect directly to a trained 988 Lifeline counselor in ASL, callers who are Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened can click the "ASL Now" button on 988lifeline.org and follow the prompts. Direct dialing to 988 from a videophone will be available in the coming weeks, and in the meantime, ASL callers can call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) from their videophone to reach ASL services.
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ICCPUD Alcohol Policy Academy
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD) is accepting applications for its year-long Alcohol Policy Academy.
Taking place from November 2023 through September 2024, the Policy Academy is a free, year-long opportunity for selected coalitions to engage in local and state-level policy development to prevent and reduce underage drinking and harms related to excessive drinking. The Policy Academy offers opportunities to collaborate with leading experts on alcohol policy, learn policy strategies and best practices from experienced prevention experts, and engage with coalitions from across the United States. For more information, please email Dr. Alicia Sparks at asparks@seiservices.com.
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School Wellness Podcast Launches
The Ohio School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention & Early Intervention this week debuted a new podcast. The podcast is hosted by Al Levin, who has 25 years of school administration experienc, and focuses on innovative prevention strategies, expert insights, and evidence-based tools in every episode. School Wellness with Al Levin premiered on Sept. 6 with two episodes. Future episodes will be broadcast the first Wednesday of the month on all your favorite podcast platforms.
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Upcoming SAMHSA Webinars
Training and events are available for practitioners through the SAMHSA Training and Technical Assistance Centers. Some of these are highlighted below. Visit SAMHSA’s Practitioner Training webpage for a more complete listing. Note that some require advance registration. Click the links below for more information.
Sept. 11 | Sustaining Recovery Freedom Sept. 12 | Novel Opioid Overdose Prevention Strategies webinar Sept. 13 | Considerations for Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Emerging Adults Sept. 13 | Suicide Prevention Strategies Saving Young Black Lives Sept. 14 | Expanding your Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Medication Toolbox Sept. 19 | Facebook Live: Youth Suicide Prevention Sept. 20 | Childhood Psychological Maltreatment: Essentials for EB Counseling Sept. 21 | Suicide Prevention and the Aging Population Sept. 22 | Professional Boundaries
Fighting Street Drugs & Addiction Webinar — Sept. 20
Ohio Recovery Convention — Sept. 29
Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery (OCAAR) will host the inaugural Recovery Convention on Sept. 29 at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington. This convention will serve as a space for Ohio's recovery community to gather and set the agenda for recovery-oriented policy in the state. All recovery advocates are welcome, you do not need any prior advocacy experience to attend. Register by Sept. 21. Questions? Please email katie@oca-ohio.org. |
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Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association Conference — Oct. 16-18
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The Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association will host its 2023 conference on Oct. 16-18 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus-Dublin. The conference will offer trainings on a wide variety of adult care facilities topics, socializing with other adult care facilities owners and employees, and more. Tickets are $75 for members and $150 for non-members. Registration closes on Sept. 18th. |
Pearls of Wisdom Annual Benefit & Recognition Dinner— Oct. 26
The LCADA Way will host its annual Pearls of Wisdom Annual Benefit and Recognition Dinner on Oct. 26 from 5:30-10:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Cleveland Rockside in Independence. The event — which is held each year to honor individuals and organizations who help those impacted by drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction and also raises funds to assist the non-profit organization in its mission of recovery — includes fellowship, dinner, keynote address, live and silent auctions, and an awards presentation. Renowned actress, author and recovery advocate Mariel Hemingway will serve as this year's keynote speaker. Semi-formal attire required. Cost is $150.
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2023 PF! Coalition Academy — Oct. 31
PreventionFIRST! will host its 2023 Coalition Academy on Oct. 31 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Mason. This annual one-day, in-person conference will address identified and emerging challenges facing professionals and coalitions focused on reducing the risk of behavioral health disorders. Prevention, CHES, social work, and nursing CEUs will be applied for. Cost is $60. For more information, please call 513.751.8000 ext. 13 or email aconnstarner@prevention-first.org.
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Registration Open: 2023 Ohio Prevention Conference — Nov. 16
OhioMHAS, in partnership with The Ohio State University College of Social Work, will host the 2023 Ohio Prevention Conference on Nov. 16 at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. This year's conference will explore the social determinants of health framework and the community collection impact model for change (CCIM4C) focused on reducing health inequities and how several communities have engaged in community-based processes to plan and implement substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and mental health promotion through collaboration. Continuing education hours will be available for social workers, counselors, prevention specialists, and chemical dependency counselors, as well as CHES/MCHES. Cost is $50. Questions? Please email cswce@osu.edu.
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Ohio Adult Allies Summit — Dec. 8
Save the Date! Ohio Adult Allies has announced that it will hold its 2023 Summit on Dec. 8. The Ohio Adult Allies is a diverse network of adults who are committed to facilitating and advancing the work of youth-led programs. Adult allies work alongside young people and guide them through a planning process to create and implement a strategic plan that uses evidence-based strategies to create community-level change and build healthier communities. More information will be available soon. Watch https://www.ohioadultallies.com/ for updates.
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Save the Date: Recovery Celebration — Dec. 12
Save the Date! The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) will host a Recovery Celebration on Dec. 12 at Dwell Community Church, 1340 Community Park Drive. The event will feature remarks from Nathan Harmon and Glenda Lezeau. Registration will be live after Oct. 1. Watch the OACBHA website for more information. |
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2024 We Are Change Rally — April 19
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Veteran suicide prevention project helps recognize signs of trouble WCPO-TV, Sept. 7, 2023
Licking County Overdose Awareness Day event honors fighters, survivors, and those lost Newark Advocate, Sept. 7, 2023
Events promote overdose awareness Akron.com, Sept. 7, 2023
$2.1M grant to help counseling students at YSU Youngstown Business Journal, Sept. 7, 2023
First full season of sports betting raises gambling addiction concerns WCMH-TV, Sept. 7, 2023
Federal grant supports East Palestine post-derailment mental health WKSU 89.7, Sept. 6, 2023
Trumbull, Mahoning Co. mental health boards hosting training for first responders WFMJ-TV, Sept. 6, 2023
Suicide awareness and prevention: restoring lives through mental health treatment WCMH-TV, Sept. 6, 2023
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month WCPO-TV, Sept. 6, 2023
SAFY is offering a new approach to mental health supports for families WLIO-TV, Sept. 6, 2023
As sports betting spikes, help for problem gambling expands in some states Mahoning Matters, Sept. 6, 2023
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month WKEF-TV, Sept. 6, 2023
Social media's hidden toll: rising mental health issues among younger generations WTOV-TV, Sept. 6, 2023
Suicide prevention starts within the community: Joe Trolian Richland Source, Sept. 5, 2023
Lake County organizations recognize those affected by overdose deaths The News-Herald, Sept. 5, 2023
Defiance College awarded Great Minds Fellowship program grant Northwest Signal, Sept. 5, 2023
Link between problem gambling and suicide highlighted during Awareness Month PR Newswire, Sept. 5, 2023
Girls Inc. launches new program to help girls' mental health Good Morning America, Sept. 5, 2023
Problem Gambling Network of Ohio receives national recognition Highland County Press, Sept. 5, 2023
Hope in Fostoria Walk for Recovery this weekend Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune, Sept. 4, 2023
DeWine invests $4M for Greene County mental health Xenia Daily Gazette, Sept. 4, 2023
3rd Cup Tea and Third Street Services partner for Suicide Prevention Month Richland Source, Sept. 4, 2023
Businessman hopes others learn from his addiction struggles Warren Tribune-Chronicle, Sept. 3, 2023
Vigil to raise awareness for increased suicide rates among Black youth Columbus Dispatch, Sept. 3, 2023
BGSU shines light on suicide prevention BG Independent, Sept. 3, 2023
Veterans and First Responders Jamboree Raises Suicide Awareness WTRF-TV, Sept. 2, 2023
Shine your light and make a difference in a life East Liverpool Review, Sept. 2, 2023
Overdose awareness event at old county courthouse Ashtabula Star Beacon, Sept. 1, 2023
Veterans in crisis reminded of 988 Lifeline WLIO-TV, Sept. 1, 2023
Overdose Awareness Day highlights efforts to raise awareness with events in Kent Kent Wired, Sept. 1, 2023
Cannabis Use Disorder more prevalent in states with legal recreational use Addiction Professional, Sept. 1, 2023
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