Wireless Calls to 988 Get a More Localized Response
with Georouting
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline recently announced that the process to start routing cellular phone calls to 988 contact centers based on the caller’s approximate location, versus by area code – known as “georouting” – began last month with two major U.S. wireless carriers, that combined, make up about half of all wireless calls to 988. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the 988 Network Administrator, Vibrant Emotional Health, have been working with all major U.S. cell phone carriers for more than a year to improve call routing to 988 so that callers on a cell phone can be connected more locally to centers that are better equipped to provide nearby resources and services.
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Overdose Prevention Webinar — Oct. 23
OhioMHAS and the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE), in partnership with CADCA and Walmart, will host a webinar training and virtual reality demonstration on how to save a life by reversing an opioid overdose on Oct. 23 at 1:00 p.m.
In addition to the virtual reality naloxone training developed by Walmart, participants will hear from:
- Tia Marcel Moretti, Chief Advisor, OhioMHAS
- Douglas A. Spain, Jr., Drug Demand Reduction & Outreach Program Manager, Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Program
- Ahmed Hosni, Assistant Director, Student Wellness Center, Office of Student Life, The Ohio State University
- Sarah Sawmiller, MPH, OCPC, CHES, Senior Director, Data Integration, PreventionFIRST!
Click HERE to view an agenda. Visit RecoveryOhio.Gov and Naloxone.Ohio.Gov for more information on what Ohio is doing to combat opioid addiction and prevent overdose deaths.
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Upcoming Recovery Housing Webinars
Oct. 24 | Housing Overview for OCJS Anti-Trafficking and SCIP Subrecipients
OhioMHAS is partnering with the Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS), Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO), and The Cocoon Shelter, to host a Housing Overview for OCJS Anti-Trafficking and SCIP Subrecipients webinar on Oct. 24 at 10:00 a.m. Presenters will share an overview of recovery housing in Ohio (including upcoming changes), the Fair Housing Act, Standard Landlord Tenant Law, and perspectives from a housing specialist. Click HERE to register.
Nov. 7 | Service and Recovery: How to Identify and Avoid Exploitative Practices in Housing Programs
OhioMHAS is partnering with OCJS and Advocating Opportunity to present a Service and Recovery: How to Identify and Avoid Exploitative Practices in Housing Programs webinar on Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. This training will explore how the power dynamics inherent in housing programs can make participants vulnerable. How do we know when housing program expectations tip into exploitation? What program requirements lead to labor trafficking? This training will walk through several case examples to provide clear guidance on what not to do, as well as highlight some promising practices. Participants will gain a better understanding of how to screen for safe housing options, what practices to avoid, and how to spot red flags. Click HERE to register.
 2024 Women’s Treatment and FASD Symposium
OhioMHAS hosted the 2024 Women's Treatment and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Symposium on Sept. 19-20. This year's conference focused on SUD and Family Impact and FASD: Painting a Portrait of Diversity throughout Ohio. All regions of the state were represented, and individual attendees hailed from more than 36 counties. In addition to learning about the latest research and advances in clinical practices, attendees heard from dynamic keynote presenters (Dr. Stephanie Covington and Dr. Jeffrey Wozniak) and had an opportunity to interact with women and caregivers with lived experience.
Said one participant, “I had little knowledge about FASD and this was a great opportunity to learn. With trends I see in the mental health field, I believe there are many children I’ve personally worked with who may have had this consideration ... now I know how to better screen and better serve the population in the future.”
The Symposium also featured the presentation of the Hope Taft Awards, which honor individuals for their work to spread awareness, advocate for FASD prevention, and/or make a significant impact on individuals and families with FASD. This year’s award recipients were Bonnie Hubbard-Nicosia from the Ohio Department of Medicaid, (Professional awardee), and Susan Caperna, (Parent/Community Member awardee).
Pictured: Karen Kimbrough, OhioMHAS Maternal Wellness Project Lead/Ohio FASD Steering Committee Chair, shares brief remarks.
Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide and Poster
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Veterans Day is Nov. 11, 2024. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Day National Committee have released a Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide. There are about 18 million veterans living among us, in every state and territory, and from every walk of life. Many students in your community's classrooms may be the son, daughter, cousin, or other relative of a veteran or current servicemember. By engaging in discussion about these crucial members of our society, students will better-appreciate the freedoms we have because of the men and women who have served in defense of the nation. |
Bringing Prevention to the People: Success Stories — Oct. 16
In recognition of October as Substance Use Prevention Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is hosting a Bringing Prevention to the People: Success Stories webinar on Oct. 16 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. The webinar will feature prevention professionals from Connecticut, Kansas, New Mexico, and West Virginia, and highlight impactful interventions — such as “unboxing” videos with social media influencers, peer support, culturally relevant family wellness kits, and workforce education.
Time Out Ohio Webinar Series
Recovery Resources is hosting a free, three-part webinar series in October that focuses on the solution-based partnerships available through the Time Out Ohio Program. Time Out Ohio is a program jointly managed by the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery Commission. By enrolling in the program, individuals voluntarily agree to refrain from entering or accessing Ohio’s casinos, racinos, and all sports betting for a self-selected period of one year, five years, or their lifetime. Time Out Ohio currently has more than 5,000 active participants from 37 states and internationally.
Click the links below for more information and to register. Questions? Email Nabil Pervaiz, Manager of Prevention Services with Recovery Resources, at NPervaiz@recres.org.
Oct. 17 | Get to Know GamFin
Oct. 24 | Get to Know RecoverMe
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Post-Conviction Legal Tools in Ohio: How to Obtain Relief from Criminal Records — Oct. 22
Relink.org will host a Post-Conviction Legal Tools in Ohio: How to Obtain Relief from Criminal Records webinar on Oct. 22 at 2:00 p.m. Participants will leave this webinar with an understanding of criminal records, background checks, and the barriers they create for employment, education, housing, and professional licensing; the post-conviction tools available in Ohio, including record sealing and expungement, “safe harbor” expungement (which is reserved exclusively for victims of human trafficking), Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE), and the Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project.
Adult Low-Risk Drinking, Beyond the Buzz: Exploring Alcohol’s Role in Social Connections — Oct. 23
The Ohio Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Prevention and Promotion invites those working in adult (21+) low -risk drinking prevention to identify opportunities to foster informed decision-making and promote healthy social connections after exploring the relationship between alcohol and social connections.
Sessions are interactive and are a great place to share your successes or “workshop” your ideas with subject matter experts and colleagues. CEs for Prevention, Social Work, Health Education, Nursing and Psychology will be available.
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How to Talk about Drug Use and Homelessness: Messaging Research for Public Health — Oct. 23
The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) is hosting a “How to Talk about Drug Use and Homelessness: Messaging Research for Public Health” webinar on Oct. 23, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Presenters will highlight new research on public health messaging related to harm reduction, housing, and drug overdose. BCHC surveyed residents in the nation’s largest cities to gauge opinions on local government approaches to these issues. The findings reveal strong support for a public health approach and increased investment in solutions for homelessness and overdose prevention.
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2024 PF! Coalition Academy — Oct. 29
PreventionFIRST! will host the 2024 Coalition Academy on Oct. 29 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Great Wolf Lodge in Mason. Click HERE to see workshop descriptions and HERE to see presenter bios. Cost is $130 ($100 for PF! member coalitions). The deadline to register is Oct. 22. Questions? Email jjacobs@prevention-first.org or call 513.751.8000, ext. 19.
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Call for Culturally Informed Behavioral Health Subject Matter Experts
Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC), Inc. is seeking highly-qualified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to join its team. MACC is particularly interested in individuals with expertise in behavioral health who can provide training and consultation on the following critical topics: grief and loss, trauma, opioid and illicit drug use, suicide, and maternal health. Click the button below for more information on qualifications and to submit an application.
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Montgomery County murals raise awareness about suicide prevention
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Joseph Radloff becomes first Veterans Treatment Court graduate
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Opinion: Bully prevention campaigns help kids and adults
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New telehealth help available to Ohioans impacted by gambling disorders
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New 10-year strategy looks to combat youth mental health crisis in Cincinnati
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