For 24 HR help in a crisis call:
Crisis lines:
330-678-HELP (4357) or
330-296-3555
Addiction Helpline: 330.678.3006
OVERDOSE ALERT: Fentanyl, the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in Portage County, is in powdered and crack cocaine, meth and heroin. Any Drug May Contain Fentanyl. If you use drugs, never use alone and carry naloxone/narcan. For information and connection to local resources, call the Portage County 24-hour Addiction Helpline at 330-678-3006.
Portage Substance Abuse Conference
Thank you for attending our annual conference!
Joe Diorio, Jim Ryan, John Garrity, Joel Mowrey
Joe Diorio, Jim Ryan, John Garrity, Joel Mowrey
Thank you to the
Conference Sponsors
Leader
Coleman Professional
Family & Community Services
Free Agents 4 Recovery
Townhall II
Ally
Families Anonymous
Kent Lions
Pinnacle Treatment Center
ReLink
Sequoia Wellness
Conference Speaker, Presentations, & Info
Darryl Brake, Executive Director of the Summit County Community Partnership spoke on the possible impact of Ohio's Medical Marijuana legislation.
Handouts and information from his presentation:
Video of presentation
Impact of Medical Marijuana in Ohio-Slides
Jim Ryan, Executive Director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Association of Ohio discussed prevention techniques that are effective and ineffective.
Handouts and information from his presentation:
21st Century Prevention-Slides
Judge Becky Doherty is the presiding judge over the Portage County HOPE Court.
Video and handouts from her presentation:
Video of Judge Becky Doherty
Handout on Portage County Drug Court
Recovery Speakers:
Portage County Update Panel with panelists: Dr. Joel Mowrey, Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County; Renee Klaric, UH Portage Medical Center; Bill Russell, Coleman Professional Services; Rob Young, Townhall II; Bridget Stuntz, Townhall II; NiCole Thomas, Children's Advantage; KelliJo Jeffries, Portage County Job & Family Services; Officer Larry Limbert, Portage County Sheriff’s Office.