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
KNOW! to Start a Conversation about Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During this month especially, it’s important to recognize that conversations about mental health are for everyone, not just those
KNOW! to Establish Safe Texting Practices
As technology continues to grow and change, it becomes more critical for caring adults to understand how to keep young people safe in the digital
KNOW! To Prevent Underage Drinking
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the perfect time to start or continue the conversation about underage drinking with the young people in your life.
KNOW! the Facts about Transgender and Nonbinary Youth Mental Health
March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). The day is dedicated to celebrating the lives, contributions, and accomplishments of transgender and nonbinary people
KNOW! the Facts about Opioids and Opioid Misuse
What are opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs used to relieve pain. This class of drugs includes fentanyl, heroin, and prescription opioids. Common prescription
KNOW! to Promote Safe Internet Habits
The internet can be a great tool for young people. It can provide a way to keep in touch with friends, relax, do schoolwork, find
PAAC Staff Attends Anti-Drug Coalition Through Grant
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
KNOW! to Promote Healthy Romantic Relationships
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen dating violence includes physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, harassment, or stalking of an adolescent within the context
KNOW! to Promote Healthy Friendships
Why do healthy friendships matter? Healthy, positive friendships provide youth with companionship, support, and a sense of belonging. Through healthy friendships, young people can build
KNOW! to Model Healthy Gambling and Sports Betting Behavior
What is sports betting? On January 1st, 2023, sports betting became legal in Ohio for people aged 21 or older. Sports betting is a “game
Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, October 29th from 10am-2pm Walmart Supercenter 1470 South Court Street Circleville We appreciate the support of the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Department to help reduce the