State and County
MHAS provides extensive information about ongoing efforts in Ohio to understand and treat mental health and addiction issues. To find addiction services and mental health professionals by county, visit the MHAS Where to get Help webpage.
The Ohio Department of Health provides the name and phone number for each county’s health department.
Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) is a community-based overdose education and naloxone (Narcan) distribution program managed by the Ohio Department of Health. Visit their website to locate a DAWN community site or pharmacy that carries naloxone near you.
Take Charge Ohio provides information about preventing pain medication abuse and safe/secure storage and disposal of pain medications.
Stop Overdoses provides information about recognizing the signs of overdose, carrying naloxone, and where to find naloxone.
Start Talking is a resource for parents/adults to use when talking to kids about drugs.
Addiction Resources
Resources are provided to help connect people to support and inclusion does not indicate endorsement by The Ohio State University College of Social Work.
Support for parents of children with, or lost to addiction
Online addiction support and recovery group
Information about drug abuse, addiction, and treatment
Support to end the devastation addiction causes families
Dedicated to making everyday life better for people living with or at risk for addiction
Information & resources to help those with SUD
Addiction and Drug Rehabilitation Information
Prescription Drug Addiction and Rehabilitation Information
Tools to Help with Opioid Outpatient Recovery
Resources for Children and Families
Advocates for sound public policy for safe children, stable families, and supportive public communities
Care for adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders; guide for children of parents struggling with addiction
Resources to empower parents, professionals, and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most
Helping kids understand parental addiction
Working to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families
Online Support Groups
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