State Opioid and Stimulant Response (SOS) 4.0 Umbrella RFA Informational Session Planned for Sept. 5
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is hosting a State Opioid and Stimulant Response (SOS) 4.0 “Umbrella” Request for Applications (RFA) Informational Session on Thursday, Sept.5 from 10:00 a.m.-noon via Microsoft Teams for all interested applicants. Click HERE to join the Teams Meeting.
OhioMHAS issued this “Umbrella” RFA for the purpose of soliciting applications from eligible Ohio Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board and non-profit community organizations who provide prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support services to apply for State Opioid and Stimulant Response (SOS) 4.0 Grant funding. The SOS 4.0 Grant is aimed to address the overdose crisis, driven primarily by illicitly manufactured fentanyl, by providing resources to increase access to U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD). The grant supports the continuum of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support services for opioid use disorder (OUD), stimulant misuse and use disorders, and other concurrent substance use disorders as required by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on Sept. 23 to SOS4@mha.ohio.gov.
All questions must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on Sept. 16 to SOS4@mha.ohio.gov.
Responses to frequently asked questions will be routinely updated and posted to the OhioMHAS Funding Opportunities webpage. A recording of the presentation and slides will also be made available.
 August 31 Recognized as Ohio Overdose Awareness Day
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With a goal of raising awareness, supporting communities in the fight against drug addiction, and remembering loved ones lost to the epidemic, the state will observe Ohio Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31.
OhioMHAS and RecoveryOhio staff attended several Overdose Awareness Day events this week to mark the occasion. Some Overdose Awareness Day events staff attended included partnering with the Delaware Public Health District to distribute information and naloxone to students at Ohio Wesleyan University, as well as hosting a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline informational table at a Cincinnati Reds game.
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 Additionally, RecoveryOhio, in partnership with OhioMHAS and the Ohio Department of Health, has developed a toolkit for promoting Ohio Overdose Awareness Day. It includes social media graphics and posts, flyers, and digital banners that local communities and organizations can use in their campaigns. Click HERE to view Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's proclamation.
 OhioMHAS Staff Attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for $4.5M Knox County Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Behavioral Healthcare Partners (BHP) of Central Ohio held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday for a new, $4.5 million 24/7 mental health and addiction crisis stabilization center. Several OhioMHAS staff members joined representatives from BHP, the Mental Health and Recovery Board for Licking and Knox Counties, and other local officials for the celebration.
The planned 8,000-square-foot, 16-bed Knox County Behavioral Health Crisis Center will be located adjacent to BHP’s existing outpatient center and house two units that provide crisis stabilization for adults and youth aged 12 and older. The center will provide assessment, treatment, re-assessment, safety planning, care coordination, and discharge planning. It will be staffed by a psychiatrist (medical director), nurse practitioner, counselors, and peer support specialists. Consumers will gain access by self-referral, walk-ins, transport by EMT or law enforcement, and referrals from the local hospital system and community partners.
The project is being partially financed with the help of $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds awarded by OhioMHAS to the Licking-Knox MHRS Board in partnership with BHP of Central Ohio. The Center, which is expected to be operational by Fall 2025, is anticipated to serve around 2,000 consumers annually.
PICTURED (l-r): Vince Sabino, Associate Director, Licking/Knox MHRS Board; Kay Spergel, Executive Director, Licking/Knox MHRS Board; Sharon Thibodeau, OhioMHAS Central Region Liaison; Michelle Allison-Smith, OhioMHAS Crisis Systems Administrator; Chris Mazzola, Community Project Manager, OhioMHAS Bureau of Capital Planning & Management; Art Wills, Assistant Chief, OhioMHAS Bureau of Capital Planning and Management; Kathryn St. James, President and Chief Executive Officer, Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio, Inc.
September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Ready campaign. National Preparedness Month (NPM) encourages Ohioans to plan ahead and prepare for a disaster. Being aware, prepared, and remaining resilient are an essential part of a safer community.
This year’s topic is resilience with a focus on diverse communities such as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, intending to shed light on emergency messaging and how to better reach all Ohioans with information on preparing for and recovering from disasters.
The 2024 National Preparedness Month brings attention to the challenges different communities in Ohio face that hinder their ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, as well as focusing on building resilient communities.
Consider the many types of emergencies and disasters and the impacts they pose. What can Ohioans do to be prepared and stay safe? One way to prepare is by making an emergency plan, including preparing an emergency kit in advance. When making a plan, consider the following:
You can find information and materials in languages other than English by clicking HERE.
For more preparedness tips, follow along on Ohio EMA’s social media at Ohio EMA Facebook and Ohio EMA Twitter and visit Ready.Gov..
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OCJS Announces Grants to Combat Drug Problem in Ohio Communities
The Office of Criminal Justice Services this week announced that nearly $5.5 million in grant funding has been awarded to support efforts to reduce the impact of opioids, stimulants, and other substances on individuals and communities and to promote substance use awareness, prevention, and recovery.
Funding from the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) will provide resources supporting the development, expansion, or enhancement of substance use deflection and pre-arrest diversion programs in diverse Ohio communities that are disproportionately challenged by high fatal and nonfatal overdose rates.
Click HERE to read the full media announcement and see a list of grant recipients.
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New SAMHSA Advisory: Preventing Substance Use Among Young Adults with Disabilities
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a new Advisory on Preventing Substance Use Among Young Adults with Disabilities. In 2021, approximately 3.2 million or about 6.8 percent of people between the ages of 14 and 24 were living with a physical or mental disability.
People between the ages of 18 and 25 are vulnerable to behavioral health conditions because they are entering a developmental period characterized by numerous transitions and significant changes. This population may be leaving home to pursue further education or employment while continuing to develop socially, emotionally, and physically. These changes, in combination with increases in independence and self-focus, can put young adults at higher risk for initiating or increasing alcohol and other substance use, which may result in future substance misuse or the development of a substance use disorder.
This Advisory highlights the need for primary substance use prevention efforts for young adults ages 18 to 25 with disabilities, describes factors that may affect the delivery of prevention services, and provides guidance on designing and tailoring programs to meet the needs of this population.
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Youth Vaping Prevention ECHO Launches Sept. 11
The Ohio Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Prevention and Promotion invites those working in vaping prevention to participate in the Youth Vaping Prevention ECHO, which is scheduled to launch Sept. 11. Hear from experts in the field and learn how other Ohio communities are working to reduce youth vaping. Sessions are interactive and are a great place to share your successes or “workshop” your ideas with subject matter experts and colleagues. Continuing Education credits for Prevention, Social Work, Health Education, Nursing and Psychology will be available.
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Creating a Culture of Violence Prevention in K-12 Schools — Sept. 16
The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) will host Creating a Culture of Violence Prevention in K-12 Schools on Sept. 16 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Panelists will discuss how school safety experts work to cultivate positive, safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments, strategies to implement and enhance bystander reporting programs, and available resources for K-12 education communities.
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Women's Treatment and FASD Symposium — Sept. 19
As part of the state’s FASD Awareness and Prevention month in September, OhioMHAS will host this year's Women’s Treatment and FASD Symposium on Sept. 19 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Columbus. The Symposium will be a hybrid event hosted in-person and virtually. Click HERE to view the agenda. The deadline to register is Sept. 9.
Making Sense of Health Privacy Laws: HIPAA and FERPA for School-Based Health Professionals — Sept. 19
The SAMHSA-funded Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network and the Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI) are hosting, Making Sense of Health Privacy Laws: HIPAA and FERPA for School-Based Health Professionals, a 90-minute virtual training on Sept. 19 to help school mental health professionals and others understand how the federal health privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA) apply to student mental health information.
Health and mental health providers employed by a school district, community providers contracted by a school district to work on site, school-based/school-linked health center providers, and school administrators, teachers, school counselors, athletic trainers, and other school personnel are encouraged to attend.
Answering the Call: Empowering Communities to Prevent Suicide Among Black Youth — Sept. 25
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, SAMHSA is hosting an Answering the Call: Empowering Communities to Prevent Suicide Among Black Youth fireside chat on Sept. 25 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. The webinar will feature speakers from SAMHSA, young adults with lived experience, and experts in suicide prevention among Black youth.
Research shows that from 2018 to 2021, Black individuals aged 10 to 24 experienced a 37 percent increase in suicides, the largest increase among racial groups. This webinar will highlight the efforts of SAMHSA's Black Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative and focus on actions to support youth in their communities.
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Emerging Drug Trends Summit — Oct. 1
Prevention Action Alliance will host the Emerging Drug Trends Summit on Oct. 1 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Quest Conference Center in Westerville. This year's Summit theme is, "Advancing Vaping, Cannabis, and Tobacco Prevention." Dr. Aaron Weiner, an esteemed addiction psychologist, will provide keynote remarks. Cost is $50.
National Convening of Purple Star Schools & Communities — Oct. 25
OACBHA 2024 Recovery Celebration — Oct. 30
The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities will host its 2024 Recovery Celebration on Oct. 30 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Dwell Community Church in Columbus. This free event is designed for individuals in recovery and those living with mental illness and substance use disorders. Participants will enjoy presentations from keynote speakers along with fun activities to celebrate that recovery is beautiful. The deadline to register is Oct. 18.
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Drug-Free Communities Grant Bootcamp
Prevention Action Alliance has teamed up with CADCA to offer a nine-part, Drug-Free Communities Grant Bootcamp training series that equips coalition leaders with the essential knowledge and tools to build or sustain an effective substance use prevention coalition and qualify for the DFC Grant. This training series covers everything from prevention fundamentals and gathering essential data to crafting an effective action plan and building community engagement. A qualified CADCA Trainer leads each session. This comprehensive training series is designed to equip your coalition with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to prepare a successful application.
The flexible format allows participants to chose the sessions that best fit their coalition’s needs and schedule. Whether you want to focus on specific components of the application or gain a comprehensive understanding, you can tailor your participation to suit your goals.
Session dates and titles:
Sept. 24 | 9:30-11:00 a.m. | Prevention Fundamentals Sept. 24 | 12:30-2:00 p.m. | Cultural Competence Oct. 8 | 9:30-11:00 a.m. | Community Assessment Oct. 8 | 12:30-2:00 p.m. | Logic Models Oct. 22 | 9:30-11:00 a.m. | Coalition Capacity Building Oct. 22 | 12:30-2:00 p.m. | Strategic Action Planning Nov. 5 | 9:30-11:00 a.m. | Advocacy and Policy Nov. 5 | 12:30-2:00 p.m. | Implementation and Evaluation Nov. 19 | In-person/TBD | Sustainability
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In the News...
Ohio launches substance abuse recovery workplace program WVXU 91.7, August 30, 2024
FOCUS on recovery in September Findlay Courier, August 30, 2024
Get free fentanyl test strips for National Overdose Awareness Day Cleveland.com, August 30, 2024
Ohio for Responsible Gambling launches 'More than a Bet' to combat athlete harassment PR Newswire, August 30, 2024
Overdose death awareness advocate says kids who use drugs need early interventions WOSU 89.7, August 30, 2024
Saturday is International Overdose Awareness Day WEWS-TV, August 30, 2024
Overdose Awareness Day event for friends and family left behind by addiction WKRC-TV, August 29, 2024
ADAMHS Strengthens Community Overdose Prevention as NaloxBox Program Expands Franklin ADAMHS, August 29, 2024
Rally for overdose awareness comes to Lima's town square Lima News, August 29, 2024
Defiance Co. addressing addiction, plans to hire SUD/MH liaison WTVG-TV, August 29, 2024
New Ohio Gambling Telehealth Network offers no-cost support to Ohioans PR Newswire, August 29, 2024
Treatment foster care expands in Ohio Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune, August 29, 2024
Free Narcan kits to be given out in Trumbull County WKBN-TV, August 29, 2024
Kayaking pop-up supports suicide prevention coalition Toledo Blade, August 29, 2024
OHFA receives $8M to create additional housing for Ohioans with disabilities OHFA, August 29, 2024
Surgeon General addresses growing stress and mental health struggles facing parents PBS, August 28, 2024
Column: School-based health centers 'a win' for Ohio students, families, and communities Lisbon Morning Journal, August 28, 2024
Rising usage: As pink cocaine surges in popularity, will it come to Ohio? Toledo Blade, August 28, 2024
Officials break ground on $4.5M, 24/7 crisis center in Mount Vernon Knox Pages, August 28, 2024
Big Story: Veteran's suicide prevention WTVG-TV, August 28, 2024
Maysville celebrates new school-based health center WHIZ-TV, August 28, 2024
State agency talks services, systems, 988 Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune, August 27, 2024
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