Most people know quitting tobacco is an important step in protecting their health and the health of their loved ones. But fewer than 1 in 10 people are able to quit for good without the help of coaching or medication. Ohio has a free Tobacco Cessation Program, available by phone
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Shared by United Resource Connection December 27, 2022
The Community Outreach Division of the Cincinnati VA Medical Center has released the 9th Edition of the Homeless & Low-Income Resource Guide. The directory was originally compiled by Sharon Coate, LISW-S, and most recently updated by Bruce James, BSW. If you discover corrections or additions, please contact Bruce James. The
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Hamilton County Public Health monitors daily overdose activity, and has noticed that since September 30th there has been an increase in activity, causing suspicion for high levels of fentanyl in illicit drug supplies. Between Saturday, September 30th, and Wednesday October 5th, there were 16 overdose deaths. Emergency room visits due
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Shared by Hamilton County Public Health October 6, 2022
The National Association for Children of Addiction (NA CoA) has published a list of Spanish resources for children and families impacted by addiction. NA CoA works to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families. The resource list is written in Spanish and includes links
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Hamilton County Public Health offers an Overdose Rescue app to help connect care providers to resources preventing fatal opiate overdose. The app is FREE and can guide people responding to an overdose event. You can download the Overdose Rescue App from the Google Play or Apple App Store. Features include: -Detailed step-by-step guidance
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You can now search the Greater Cincinnati United Way database without leaving United Resource Connection by using the form located at https://cincinnati.unitedresourceconnection.org/uwgc-database. The Greater Cincinnati United Way database consists of nearly 1,500 agencies and organizations that provide approximately 3,000 programs to assist you in your time of need. The database provides
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United Resource Connection has partnered with the United Way to help enhance communication and collaboration between area social service agencies. Each resource page on United Resource Connection prominently displays a link to United Way 2-1-1. United Way 2-1-1 provides free, confidential information and referrals, available 24/7. Dial 2-1-1 to
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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. If you are in recovery, we celebrate your success! We’re grateful that you have
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has produced a number of .pdfs conveying the science-based facts of drug abuse and addiction. These educational resources make great reading materials to review with clients who may be struggling with abuse and/or addiction. The .pdfs are available in English and Spanish, and
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The book “Alcoholics Anonymous”, also known in the AA community as the “Big Book”, has been available online for some time now, but has only recently been presented (legally) with each chapter available individually in .pdf format. The purpose of the book Alcoholics Anonymous which was first published in the
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