PreventionFirst

03/19/2026

Social workers are essential to behavioral health prevention.

Did you know that are the leading providers of care in the United States? During , is proud to recognize the dedicated professionals on our team who make a difference every day. Thank you for your work.

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

TTJ Group, LLC SheRay’s & Associates, LLC

03/18/2026

Today PreventionFIRST! is in Akron with our partners at the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, Ohio Su***de Prevention Foundation and TTJ Group, LLC to train faith communities to weave behavioral health prevention to their congregations. Joining us are with Change Direction Summit County County of Summit ADM Board NAMI Summit County. SheRay’s & Associates, LLC Addiction Services Council

03/17/2026

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03/14/2026

Every day is a good day for prevention outreach. PF!’s Maritza Maldonado-Dyer enjoys connecting with families about behavioral health prevention. Today she is at Santa Maria Community Services Health Fair.

03/09/2026

Ohio Alcohol Misuse Prevention Conference | March 26, 2026 | 9 AM - 4 PM

Join Prevention Action Alliance for the 4th Annual Ohio Alcohol Misuse Prevention Conference on March 26, 2026, at the Ohio University Dublin Integrated Education Center in Dublin, Ohio. Hosted with support from Ohio Liquor (OHLQ), this one-day event will explore prevention strategies across the lifespan as part of this year’s theme, Prevention Without Age Limits: Tackling Alcohol Misuse at Every Life Stage. The conference will feature keynote speaker Rick Collins from the Hawai‘i Public Health Institute and sessions on topics including FASDs, ADHD and alcohol use, youth stress, environmental prevention, and more. Registration closes March 18. Cost: $75
CEUs: Prevention and CHES CEUs will be applied for
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Join us for a transformative one-day event aimed at addressing alcohol misuse through innovative prevention methods and collaborative discussions.

03/03/2026

Kratom’s consequences.

Walk into a gas station or v**e shop and you may see small bottles, powders, or gummies labeled Kratom. Sometimes it’s advertised as a natural fix for pain,

03/03/2026

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The Ohio Lottery​
is committed to sharing responsible play resources and making ​
judgment-free support easy to find. More to come all month.

03/02/2026

You’re invited to a commemorative fundraising luncheon honoring 30 years of PreventionFIRST! and our mission to prevent substance use disorders and support mental well-being.

Join community leaders, partners, and supporters as we reflect on three decades of impact, collaboration, and progress, and look ahead to the future of prevention. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating this milestone and supporting the work ahead - helping to ensure PreventionFIRST! remains strong, accessible, and sustainable for years to come.

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