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.

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.

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…
Every February, communities across the country come together for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) — a national effort to raise awareness about teen dating violence and champion healthy, respectful relationships. Teen dating violence is more common than many people realize. Research shows that about one in three teens in the U.S. will experience physical,…
Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition’s (PAAC) Program Director Margaret Simmons was awarded a grant from the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services and Prevention Action Alliance to attend the CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) 33rd Annual National Leadership Forum in Washington, DC. At this forum, PAAC was recognized for completing the National Coalition Institute’s National…
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…
Every journey toward healing looks different — and that’s exactly why treatment works. As part of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is highlighting the importance of recognizing the many pathways available for people seeking treatment and recovery. During the second week of Treatment Month, the focus…
National Prevention Week is a time to focus on the everyday actions that help prevent substance misuse before it starts. This year’s observance is May 10–16, and organizations across the country are sharing tools and resources to support youth, families, and communities. Johnny’s Ambassadors has created a National Prevention Week toolkit with daily ideas and…