Drug Free Pickaway

Moving forward together to end substance use disorders in Pickaway County.

Providing warmth, dignity, and comfort to our homeless community

Next Steps: Drop-In Resource Day

January 28 | 10 AM–2 PM | 520 S. Court St., Circleville

Free community event providing meals, warm clothing, hygiene supplies, and access to housing, health, and recovery resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. Walk-ins welcome.

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Talk. They Hear You.

The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign offers parents practical resources to help guide conversations about alcohol, marijuana, opioids, and other drugs, encouraging safer choices for youth.

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How We Help Our Community

The Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition’s mission is to prevent adult and youth drug abuse, addiction, overdose, and death.

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Call 2-1-1 for Pickaway Resources

2-1-1 offers comprehensive informational resources including, but not limited to the following: supplemental food and nutrition programs, shelter and housing options, utility assistance, employment and education opportunities, addiction prevention, support groups, domestic violence assistance, healthcare, veteran services, and more.

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Safe Medication Disposal

We provide Deterra Disposable Pouches to residents of Pickaway to safely dispose of medicine.

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Crisis Text Line

Need to talk to someone right away? Text 4hope to 741741.

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Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition

2 days ago

Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition
🚨“Every week in 2022, the equivalent of a high school classroom's worth of students — an average of 22 adolescents — died of drug overdoses in the United States.” (The Overdose Crisis among U.S. Adolescents, Friedman and Hadland, M.D., M.P.H, 2023.)Fentanyl is a very strong synthetic opioid that is often illegally mixed into drugs purchased on the street, online, or from fake pharmacy sites—often leading to unintentional drug overdoses and even death.Illegally produced fentanyl is especially dangerous because…•You can't see, taste, or smell it•The deadly dose is small enough to fit on the tip of a pencil ... See MoreSee Less

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Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition

2 days ago

Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition
Vaping puts health at risk. Nicotine in e-cigarettes is highly addictive and especially harmful for youth. Image Description: FDA advertisement warning about the risks of vaping, including nicotine addiction and exposure to harmful chemicals. Transcribed text from the image states: "THE RISKS OF VAPING, VAPING CAN EXPOSE YOU TO DANGEROUS CHEMICALS AND CAN LEAD TO NICOTINE ADDICTION. Vapes contain a battery and e-liquid. The battery heats the liquid and produces an aerosol or vapor that you inhale. Many e-liquids contain propylene glycol, glycerol, flavorings, and nicotine — the same highly addictive drug found in cigarettes. Some vapes contain as much nicotine as a whole pack of cigarettes. Nicotine addiction causes you to crave nicotine and makes it hard to stop vaping. Teens are more vulnerable than adults to addiction because their brains are still developing. Exposure to nicotine as a teen can cause short-term and long-term effects on attention, learning, and memory that promote addiction to nicotine. Vape aerosol can expose you to harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, acrolein, and acetaldehyde, as well as harmful metal particles like nickel and aluminum. STAY VAPE-FREE. Avoid nicotine addiction. If you already vape, you can quit. It may take several tries, but you can do it. ... See MoreSee Less

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Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition

2 days ago

Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition
Memorial Day weekend is a perfect time to get a jump start on your Summer Bingo!☀️Get out, explore Pickaway County, and complete fun, healthy, drug-free activities all summer long for a chance to win prizes! 📅 Now – July 31📍Turn completed cards in to the Pickaway County LibraryDetails: drugfreepickaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Bingo-2026.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition is with Johnny's Ambassadors.

3 days ago

Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition
WEBINAR: Cannabis and Youth Mental Health: New Research on Cannabis Use in Adolescence and its Association with Serious Mental IllnessLearn more: johnnysambassadors.org/ja260623/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition is in Ohio.

4 days ago

Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition
What. A. Day. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Color Run! What a beautiful day of color, fun and community!🎉 ... See MoreSee Less

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What to Know

News about PAAC and tips to help parent navigate subjects around drugs, technology, and mental health.

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