Upcoming Events
Parent Resource Guide
Provides important emergency contact information that may provide a lifeline for county residents and helps teach parents and guardians how to start a conversation with their teens and answer frequently asked questions regarding alcohol and other often abused substances.
Start Talking Ohio
The Start Talking! program encourages age-appropriate conversations with children, early and often during their lives and provides information to educate parents on this issue and empower them to have these conversations.
Addiction Policy Forum
Working in states and communities across the country to end stigma, help patients and families in crisis and translate the science around addiction.
Parent Guidance
Offers education and therapeutic support to empower and give you hope as you support your child’s mental health.
Law Enforcement
Pickaway County Sheriff
(740) 474-2176 Dispatch
(740) 477-6000 Non-Emergency
Ashville Police
(740) 983-3112 Non-Emergency
Circleville Police
(740) 474-8231
(740) 477-3784 Anonymous Drug Tips
Commercial Point Police
(614) 877-9248 Non-Emergency
South Bloomfield Police
(740) 983-9482 Non-Emergency
Services
Drug Testing
Lab Corp | 116 Morris Road | (740) 477-3596
Support Groups
PARS (740) 477-1745
PARS FREE PROGRAM
(Family Resources Education & Empathy) (740) 420-9490
SPVMH CRISIS HOTLINE | (740) 477-2579
Haven House
(740) 477-9113
OhioHealth Berger
(740) 474-2126
Pickaway County Jobs and Family Services
(740) 474-7588
Pickaway County General Health District
(740) 477-9667
Pickaway Area Recovery Services (Pars)
(740) 477-1745
Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health
(740) 477-2579 Crisis Line
(740) 474-8874 Appointments
KNOW! Newsletters
Know! is an educational program by Prevention Action Alliance that empowers adults to promote health, wellness, and protect youth from unhealthy behaviors like substance use. It provides timely information on trends to support young people in making healthy choices.
Know! to Support Positive Identity Formation
Identity development is a key aspect of adolescence. Young people are particularly conscious of their personal identities and changes to their identities. Dimensions of identity include race, gender, family, ethnicity,
Know! that Body Image Matters
Summer is in full swing, and with summer comes messaging about appearance and being “beach body” ready. For young people and adults alike, this kind of messaging can be harmful
Know! Strategies for a Substance-Free Summer
Summer is a time for many young people to take a break from the stress of school, enjoy their increased freedom, and have some fun. More free time and less
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 diagnosed with mental illness. Everyone
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 landscape. Talking about texting safety
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. Rates of underage drinking have
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 while drawing attention to the
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 opioids include oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet),
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 support for mental health problems,
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 of a past or present
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 positive social skills, learn to
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 of chance in which a