Teens and substance use prevention

These local resources can help you find ways to prevent teens from using drugs.

Talk to your local school district to learn about the school-based prevention programs available near you.

Be On the Look Out (BOLO)

Prevention program aimed at parents and caregivers of youth and teens in Stark County.

Community & Family Resources

Collection of helpful heroin and opiate support resources.

Drug Free Stark County

Community partnership helping to increase public awareness of the harmful effects of substance use.

Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition

Advocating for education and awareness to help influence public policies and strengthen Ohio communities.

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy

Helping individuals, families and friends affected by mental illness to transform their experiences into grassroots advocacy campaigns.

Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services

Information about prevention, treatment and recovery resources in Ohio.

Opiate Toolkit

Resources for students, educators and parents as they work to address our area’s increasing opiate epidemic.

Safe Home

If you are concerned that a member of your household is struggling with suicidal thoughts, there are steps you can take to keep them safe.

Stark Heroin Epidemic

Learn where to go and what to do if you or a loved is suffering from heroin or prescription opiate use.

• Addiction warning signs
• Alcoholism & recovery
• Depression & anxiety
• Homeless & housing
• Mental health & addiction
• Overdose prevention & treatment
• Substance use recovery & support groups