Mental Health Awareness Month This May, the Jefferson County Prevention & Recovery Board is collaborating with the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) and RecoveryOhio to pay tribute to Mental Health Awareness Month. Since 1949, May has been dedicated to fighting stigma, providing support to those who need it, and raising awareness…
Alcohol Awareness Month is observed every April to increase the public’s awareness and understanding of alcohol-related issues. Researchers estimate that alcohol contributes to more than 178,000 deaths nationwide annually, making it a leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Learn about the dangers of alcohol misuse and the impact on individuals, families, and…
Here at the Jefferson County Prevention and Recovery Board, we keep urging everyone to vote “YES” to replace our levy this November. But why is that? Check out the video below to learn more! Send this video to anyone who may not know about our cause! We need your “YES” votes in order to ensure…
As the Jefferson County Prevention & Recovery Board, we fund, evaluate, and plan for the necessary mental health, prevention, and substance use disorder services in our community. We do not directly provide services – instead, we fund other businesses and services in order to ensure there is always a robust safety net of mental health,…
Overdose Awareness Day Every August 31, communities around the world come together to remember without shame those lost to overdose, acknowledge the grief of loved ones left behind, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and try to find ways to lessen the incidence and impacts of overdose. In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day,…
The Jefferson County Prevention and Recovery Board declares that racism is a public health crisis. As a driving force of the social determinants of health, racism causes persistent discrimination influencing many areas of life, including healthcare, housing, education, employment, and criminal justice. The Jefferson County Prevention and Recovery Board strongly condemns the death of George…
Southeast Trauma Informed Care Collaborative (SETICC) is a diverse group of professionals and trauma survivors who work together to expand trauma informed care in the Southeastern Ohio region.
Eastern Alliance Council of Government’s Meetings Held on the 4th Thursday of April, July and October at 10AM at Liberty Manor, 9259 Liberty School Road, Cambridge, Ohio 43725. Eastern Alliance Council of Governments April 25, 2019 July 25, 2019 October 24, 2019 In response to deinstitutionalization of Cambridge State Hospital, the State of…
When You Can’t Shake Anxiety Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million American adults age 18 years and older (about 18%) in a given year, causing them to be filled with fearfulness and uncertainty. Unlike the relatively mild, brief anxiety caused by a stressful event (such as speaking in public or a first date), anxiety disorders last at…
Managing Stress Life can be demanding – hassles, deadlines, and every day frustrations. Stress has become so common that many believe it is a way of life. Stress in small doses isn’t necessarily bad but operating at a high stress level for long periods of time can be damaging. You can protect yourself by recognizing the signs…
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