Addiction Services Council

12/23/2025

Today, the Addiction Services Council proudly says thank you and happy retirement to Maritza 💙

It has truly been a gift to watch Maritza embed herself in the community with love, peace, and purpose. Her work has been an honor and a privilege to witness.

“I love the community. I work with a grateful heart. ASC believed in my work. We are miracle workers—so many play an important part. Our office is in the streets, and we want to see people’s lives change and prosper in recovery.” — Maritza

Your compassion, dedication, and belief in people have left a lasting impact that will be felt for years to come. Wishing you a retirement filled with joy, peace, and everything you deserve. Thank you for all you’ve given to our community. 🌟

12/18/2025

Annual Tamale Day at the Council🎄❤️

12/18/2025

12/17/2025

ASC’s Together Tuesday Outreach was joined by several incredible providers today as we came together to support our community at Our Daily Bread. 💙

We distributed snack and resource kits, harm reduction supplies, and extra hygiene kits thanks to the generosity of White Light Recovery, along with scarves, gloves, hats, and sweatshirts provided by Legends Recovery Center.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing providers, contributors, and to Our Daily Bread for welcoming us. Meeting our community’s needs with compassion and love is what it’s all about—every day of the year, not just during the holidays.

12/13/2025

🎅🥞 Thank You for a Magical Morning! 🥞🎅

A huge thank you to the Center for Addiction Treatment and the OCR Initiative for collaborating with us and hosting today’s Breakfast with Santa! We are so grateful for this partnership and the love that went into making this event so special.

A special shoutout and thank you to First Watch Restaurant in Anderson for generously supplying the bacon and sausage—it was a big hit! 🥓👏 And a special shout out to Table of Hope and Kathy Nevins for donating items for rhe kiddos stockings.🎁

And of course, a very special thank you to Santa for making time in his incredibly busy schedule this time of year to stop by and bring so much joy to the kids. 🎅🎄

Thank you as well to all of the volunteers who helped make everything run smoothly—and to everyone who showed up before today’s snow. ❄️

It was truly a wonderful event, filled with smiles, laughter, and holiday cheer. Most of all, seeing the kids light up made it all worth it. What a fun morning had by all! ❤️✨

12/12/2025

🎄✨ The Addiction Services Council family just grew a little bit — and just in time for Christmas! ✨🎄

Please join us in congratulating Cameron & Krysten on welcoming their beautiful baby boy, Theodore, into the world. 💙🍼

We are so excited for your family and wish you all the love, joy, and magical first memories this season brings. Welcome to the world, Baby Theodore! 🎁👶💫

12/10/2025

As we navigate through this holiday season, we want to pause and say thank you to our incredible community partners who continue to show up for Together Tuesdays. ❤️

Yesterday was another powerful reminder of what community looks like—hands coming together to build snack and resource bags, assemble hygiene kits, and make sure our neighbors have what they need. Your consistency, compassion, and willingness to give your time truly make a difference.

We are so grateful for each of you and for the spirit of collaboration that keeps this work going, especially during the holidays. 💙

12/01/2025

🌟 ASC is excited to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for next year’s KUUMBA Summer Youth Program! 🌟

Give your child a summer filled with creativity, culture, learning, and community. KUUMBA offers a safe, supportive space where youth can explore their talents, build leadership skills, and make lasting friendships.

✨ Now accepting registrations for Summer 2026!

11/26/2025

🧡 Grateful Today & Every Day 🧡

This Thanksgiving season — and every day — we are extremely grateful for all our incredible community partners who make ASC’s Together Tuesday Outreach possible. Your compassion, time, and dedication truly change lives.

Today’s outreach walk may have been a wash with all the rain, but that didn’t stop us! We were able to set up shop inside Our Daily Bread — a huge thank you to them for opening their doors and hearts to us. 🙏

Because of the support from our partners, we were able to distribute snack-resource bags, hygiene kits, harm-reduction supplies, scarves, hats, and gloves to our community members.

A touching moment from someone:

“I lived on the street for years and have struggled with addiction all my life. I’ve been in recovery since 2/24/24. I survived off the kindness of others. Getting these resource packages and snacks meant the world to me.”

Special thanks to our partners:
Lighthouse Youth & Services • Hamilton County Department of Health • Center for Addiction Treatment (CAT) • New Horizons Recovery Center • University of Cincinnati Early Intervention Program (UC EIP) • Resurge • DeCoach • The Hopeline • TruHealing • Potterhouse • SUN Behavioral Health • Next Life Recovery Center • Armada Recovery • Equitas Health • White Light • The Healthcare Connection • Lumiere Healing Center • BrightView • Caracole • BlueRidge Vista • The Ridge Behavior Health • Woodhaven Treatment Center •

WE are better TOGETHER! ❤️

11/13/2025

(We have stopped taki g reservations and are full)🎅🥞 Help Us Make This Holiday Magical! 🎁✨

Our Pancake Breakfast with Santa is coming up soon, and we need your help to make it a truly special morning for all the children attending! ❤️

We already have over 40 kids registered, ranging from infants to teens — boys and girls who are so excited to see Santa and enjoy some pancakes, gifts, and holiday fun! 🎄👧🧒

Whether it’s a toy donation 🎁 (drop off at the Addiction Services Council, 2828 Vernon Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45219) or a monetary donation, every bit helps bring smiles, syrup, and Santa magic to these amazing kids.

📱 Scan the QR codes on the flyer below to give or sign up to donate a gift!

Let’s come together to make this holiday season one they’ll never forget. ❤️

11/11/2025

🎅✨ Breakfast with Santa! ✨🎅

During these times of uncertainty, many families are struggling — and we’re hoping to make some children’s holidays a little brighter. ❤️

We’re proud to partner with The OCR Initiative and The Center for Addiction Treatment into host a Breakfast with Santa for kids and families! Join us for a morning filled with pancakes, laughter, and photos with Santa. 🎄

📅 Saturday, December 13
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 (See flyer for details)
🎟️ Tickets are limited — sign up today to reserve your spot!
(We recommend one parent accompany each child.)

Together, we can bring hope, joy, and the magic of the season to our community. 🌟

11/11/2025

🌟 Together Tuesday Outreach — Gratitude in Action! 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing providers who donated and helped pack today’s Resource Snack Packs for ASC’s Together Tuesday Outreach Program! 🙌

It was the perfect day to come together, connect, and share a warm cup of hot chocolate while making a difference. ☕️

Because of your teamwork and generosity, over 250 Snack Packs (and more!) were prepared for next week’s outreach walk — each one filled with hope, care, and community spirit.❤️

Special thanks to our partners:
Lighthouse Youth & Services • Hamilton County Public Health • Center for Addiction Treatment (CAT) • Blueridge Vista • New Horizons Recovery Center • University of Cincinnati Early Intervention Program (UC pEIP) • Resurge • DeCoach • The Hopeline • TruHealing • Potterhouse • SUN Behavioral Health • Next Life Recovery Center • Armada Recovery • Equitas Health • White Light • The Healthcare Connection • Lumiere Healing Center

We are always better together. 💙