ASAP - Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention

02/14/2026

HEARTS OF HOPE 💛 This Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing something sweeter than candy — reminders that truly matter. ✨

🩵 Take a Breath
💚 U R Strong
💜 You Got This
💛 Be Kind
🤍 Self Love
🩵 U R Enough

Sometimes the most powerful words are the simplest ones. A kind reminder can steady someone’s thoughts, soften a hard day, or spark hope when it’s needed most.

Today isn’t just about romantic love — it’s about compassion, encouragement, recovery, resilience, and caring for ourselves and each other. 💛

So pass it on. Share a heart. Send a text. Check in on someone. And don’t forget to speak gently to yourself, too.

You are worthy. You are valued. You are never alone. 💌

02/13/2026

Free Housing & Treatment Seminars! Spots Still Available!

Ohio Recovery Housing is hosting two upcoming FREE in-person trainings to help recovery housing operators better understand standards and best practices when offering both housing and treatment services.

If your recovery home is certified by Ohio Recovery Housing, this training is for you. 👇

📍 Cleveland Area Seminar
🗓 Thursday, February 26
⏰ 2:00–3:30 p.m.
📌 Cuyahoga Library – Strongsville Branch
18700 Westwood Dr., Strongsville, OH
👥 Limited to 63 participants
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5qS1cennGPhC2-0beExNG-r_4D0m1lCUC88R2U7y3eZCZqg/viewform

📍 Warren Seminar
🗓 Friday, February 27
⏰ 1:00–2:30 p.m.
📌 Trumbull County Mental Health & Recovery Board
4076 Youngstown Rd. SE, Suite 201, Warren, OH
👥 Limited to 25 participants
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3WkmUlcq4xFkFfZM19Ah33BpN93_AcP826C2pYX5x-gtr8g/viewform

Purpose: Clarify ORH/NARR guidance on the intersection of housing and treatment.

Each participant must register individually.

Interested but too far away? Email danielle@ohiorecoveryhousing.org to express interest in future locations.

Need disability accommodations? Contact justin@ohiorecoveryhousing.org by February 19 (Cleveland) or February 20 (Warren).

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, ensure compliance, and support quality recovery housing in our communities.

02/07/2026

Become a Peer Recovery Supporter 🌟 Are you in recovery from a mental health or substance use challenge and interested in supporting others on their recovery journey?

Consider becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter through the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services – approved training hosted by Flying HIGH Inc., in partnership with Area County Mental Health & Recovery Boards.

📍 Trumbull County Training – Warren, Ohio
📅 March 23–27, 2026
⏰ Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
📌 In-person training

Peer Recovery Supporters use lived experience to offer hope, connection, and support to individuals navigating recovery. This training is an important step toward making a meaningful impact in your community.

Take the next step in your recovery—and help others take theirs. 💙

02/06/2026

Save the Dates: 2026 Community Events 📅

Join TCMHRB, ASAP Trumbull County, and Su***de Prevention Coalition, for a year of impactful events focused on prevention, education, recovery, and community care.

Here’s what’s coming up:

💊 May 3 | Operation: EMPTY Medicine Cabinet
🕘 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District
5138 Enterprise Dr. NW, Warren
Safely dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused prescription medications with an easy drive-up drop-off. Law enforcement will collect and destroy medications—please keep them in original containers (containers will be recycled).

🧠 May 15 | ASAP Drug Summit
🕗 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Kent State University–Trumbull, Classroom Building
4314 Mahoning Ave., Warren
A professional development event offering updated addiction education and evidence-based strategies to support individuals with substance use disorder. CEUs available. Cost is $75, with breakfast and lunch included.

💜 August 31 | Overdose Awareness Day
FREE Narcan will be distributed throughout Trumbull County by ASAP and partner organizations. Exact locations and times will be shared closer to the event on the ASAP page.

🎉 September 19 | Rally for Recovery
🕚 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Eastwood Field, Home of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles
Celebrate recovery during National Recovery Month with family-friendly activities, music, a picnic lunch, a resource fair, and a recovery walk. Free and open to the public.

We hope you’ll join us throughout the year as we work together to strengthen prevention efforts, support recovery, and build a healthier Trumbull County. 💙

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01/30/2026

As a business, you can improve the well-being and productivity of your staff by making your company a champion of recovery with the Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace Program.

When you sign up to become a designated Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, the program will help you:

♥️ Assist employees with mental health or substance use disorders to seek recovery.
♥️ Expand and retain your workforce.
♥️ Highlight your status as a recovery friendly business to the community.
♥️ Remove barriers and stigma for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
♥️ Maintain connections with workers.

Get started today at:
https://dbh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs-and-services/ohio-recovery-friendly-workplace/get-designated/get-designated

01/28/2026

Treatment and recovery don’t happen in isolation—they happen in community. 🤝

Whether you’re supporting someone you love or walking your own recovery journey, knowing how to start the conversation matters. Listening without judgment, offering encouragement, and sharing resources can make a life-changing difference.

💬 If you’re not sure how to talk to a loved one about substance use, SAMHSA offers guidance to help you begin with care and compassion:
🔗 samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/starting-the-conversation-guide.pdf

01/26/2026

Office Closure Notice! ❄️

Due to inclement weather, the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board will be closed today, Monday, January 26, in alignment with the closure of all nonessential Trumbull County government offices.

The Trumbull County Board of Commissioners met Sunday evening and voted unanimously to close county offices for the day. While government buildings will be closed, essential services will remain open.

Please stay safe, limit travel if possible, and take care during this winter weather. We appreciate your understanding. 💙

01/24/2026

Encouraging news for Trumbull County 📉 A new local report shows overdose deaths are continuing to decline—an important sign that prevention, treatment, and community efforts are making an impact. While there is still work to do, this progress matters.

👉 Read and watch the full story to learn more:
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/overdose-deaths-continue-to-decline-in-trumbull-county/

According to data released Thursday by Trumbull County Coroner’s Office, overdose deaths in the county are down for the second year in a row.

01/23/2026

Even on the coldest days, stepping outside can do wonders for your mental health. ❄️🌿

Taking a walk outdoors—yes, even in winter—can help reduce stress, boost mood, and clear your mind. Fresh air, natural light, and gentle movement support better sleep, improve focus, and help ease feelings of anxiety or overwhelm. You don’t have to go far or stay out long—just a few minutes can make a difference.

Bundle up, take a deep breath, and let nature do what it does best: help you reset. 💙

01/22/2026

Recovery is about more than stopping substance use—it’s about rebuilding a life. 💙

Supportive services play a powerful role in long-term recovery, including:
🏠 Stable housing
🚗 Transportation
💼 Employment and job training
⚖️ Legal support
👨‍👩‍👧 Family and parenting services

These wraparound supports reduce stress, strengthen stability, and help people stay connected to care—especially during early recovery.

01/19/2026

"The time is always right to do what is right." — Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reflecting on what it means to do right by one another—through compassion, understanding, and action. Creating healthier communities starts with choosing empathy, supporting those who are struggling, and standing together to reduce stigma and promote hope.

On this MLK Day, let’s recommit to doing what’s right—every day, in big and small ways—so that everyone has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.

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01/16/2026

Words matter—especially when we’re talking about mental health. 💛

The way we communicate can either create support and understanding or unintentionally make someone feel isolated. This guide is designed to help you use thoughtful, inclusive, and compassionate language when talking about mental health, substance use, and su***de.

Swipe through to learn:
💜 How Person-First language can respect someone’s identity
💜 Ways to normalize emotions without judgment
💜 Why casual expressions may unintentionally hurt
💜 How to talk about su***de safely and respectfully

Even small changes in the words we use can make a big difference in someone’s life. 🌟

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