September eNews

SEPTEMBER 2020

September is Recovery Month!

National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. Now in its 31st year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those living in recovery. Follow the ADM Board on Facebook for local updates.

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Ohio's 2020

Virtual Recovery Series

September 29th at 2pm

OACBHA will host its first Virtual Recovery Series, in place of our annual Recovery Conference, beginning September 29, 2020. Sponsored by OMHAS and The Cardinal Health Foundation, the series will highlight important issues related to recovery from both mental illness and substance use disorder and provide opportunities for learning and connection for those in recovery, their loved ones, and behavioral health professionals.

The first free event will feature Zack McDermott, author of Gorilla and the Bird: A Memoir of Madness and a Mother's Love, with a mental health focus.

Join a virtual event to support recovery!

There are many worthwhile causes that support our recovery community. Consider joining in the fun... Walk, run, or bike, post pictures and spread the word for these local organizations!

South Street Ministries Trails n' Rails-

Oct. 3rd Click here to register.

CHC Addiction Services Recovery Walk-

Sept. 28-Oct. 2nd. Click here to learn more.

NAMI Walks Summit- Saturday, Oct. 10th Register with NAMI now!

Portage Path Behavioral Health KJ's 5K-now through Oct. 4th Click here to learn more.

Tools for parents and families:

"Brain Breaks" by Child Guidance and Family Solutions

Child Guidance and Family Solutions developed a collection of short "Brain Breaks" videos to help keep Minds in Motion. The videos share methods to calm down, get moving, manage emotions, and understand and recognize our five senses. Spanish and Nepali language versions of a number of the videos are also available. These videos were produced by the CG&FS TAPS Program with support from The University of Akron.

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Keep up-to-date with these important community initiatives...

GRIT Training Series: Alcohol - The Bottom Line of Quarantinis or Quarantine Consumption - Use or Abuse?

Growing Resilient Impactful Teams (GRIT) is back with a Covid-19 pandemic Survival Series. The last session is Tuesday, 9/15. Click here to register for this free webinar.

In Case You Didn't Notice....A live online series 9/18 and 9/25 on substance use disorder and how you can make a different. Click here for more info.

Summit County Opiate & Addiction Task Force quarterly meeting- Wed., Sept. 16th 4:00 p.m. Click here to RSVP and get the Zoom link.

Greenleaf Family Center- Celebrating Families! Virtual program- During Recovery Awareness Month, Greenleaf is pleased to announce that the Celebrating Families! program will now be offered virtually! This program supports parents who are in the recovery process while breaking the cycle of addiction and preventing substance abuse for their children. This fun, interactive program focuses on children 0-12 and provides education, skills building, and positive bonding activities for the whole family. Contact April Brewer for more info.

Have you seen Rock and Recovery lately?! Check out their new website today! https://www.rockandrecovery.com/

The effects of Alcohol:

Drinking to cope is not safe

Alcohol sales in Ohio are soaring during the pandemic. Some people believe that alcohol helps relieve stress, but it is not a good coping mechanism. It is known to increase the symptoms of panic and anxiety disorders, depression and other mental disorders.

Drinking too much can cause significant health problems including a weakened immune system.

Moderate drinking = Drinks per day: 1 for adult women, 2 for adult men

Binge = Consuming within about 2 hours: 4 or more for women, 5 or more for men

Heavy alcohol use = Drinks per day: 3 or more for women, 4 or more for men

Even with moderate drinking, one should take caution that alcohol is not being used to cope with stress, anxiety, or boredom. Binge drinking and heavy alcohol use are problematic. If you or a family member need help with problem drinking, please call the Addiction Helpline at 330-940-1133.

Local agencies are hiring!

The ADM Board posts position openings at Summit County and related organizations within our provider network. We currently have job postings listed for Victim Assistance Program, Coleman Professional Services and Portage Path Behavioral Health just to name a few!

Click here to see job postings.

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