Youth Council Insight
In this month’s Youth Council Insight, we asked our youth to share what change means to them. This not only gives them a voice but also provides us, as Adult Allies, with valuable insight into their perspectives.
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PAAC visits city council to offer partnership
CIRCLEVILLE — Representatives for the Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition (PAAC) made a presentation at City Council this week offering their expertise, resources and partnerships to help the city navigate their funds received from the Opioid Settlement funding. All told, Circleville will receive $700,000 over the next 18 years, with an annual payment of about $32,000…
Wraparound Services Strengthen the Path to Recovery
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) recovery isn’t solely about clinical treatment. During the third week of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, SAMHSA is highlighting a crucial part of recovery often overlooked: wraparound services. Wraparound services are supports that surround someone in treatment — helping with life’s practical challenges so treatment can be more successful and sustainable. These services…
‘Be the Change’ Youth Rally Promotes Positive, Healthy Choices
By STEVEN COLLINS Circleville Herald Senior Reporter CIRCLEVILLE — Students from all four county public schools gathered inside Heritage Hall for a Be the Change Youth Rally on Friday at the Pickaway County Ag & Event Center. Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition sponsored the rally, which promoted positive and healthy choices. Students heard from Ty Sells,…
Mental Health Awareness Month: Small Conversations, Real Support
Each May, communities across the country observe Mental Health Awareness Month as a time to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage support for people living with mental health challenges. SAMHSA’s 2026 toolkit describes Mental Health Awareness Month as an opportunity to share resources, promote acceptance, and remind people that we all have a role in caring for…
PAAC receives Blue Ribbon Award for work to prevent youth substance use
Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition (PAAC) received a Blue Ribbon Award from the White House in recognition of their work to prevent youth substance use and ensure young people can lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The award was given during the he National Youth Substance Use Prevention Summit in Washinton D.C. The summit brought together youth…
County Drug Take Back Day slated for Saturday, April 30th
Pickaway County will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration ‘National Drug Take Back Day’ on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Five locations in the county are available as drop off sites. The DEA reports drug overdose deaths are up 16 percent in the last year, claiming more than 290…