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Week of Appreciation
April 29 - May 5, 2019 #BringingHelpBringingHope
Thanks to the tireless efforts of frontline workers, Ohio has seen a decrease in deaths involving heroin in recent years. However, we are still facing an addiction and overdose epidemic like never before and Ohio’s frontline workers need our continued support. The Week of Appreciation is an opportunity to show support and appreciation to those who work directly with individuals struggling to overcome substance use disorders. This includes police officers, firefighters, EMTs, children’s services workers, emergency department staff, and anyone else who may experience burnout or secondary trauma as a result of their work with individuals with addiction. Local Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Boards will work with their County Hubs to plan and host events and activities to thank local frontline workers. Stay turned to this page and the OACBHA social media accounts for updates about the Week of Appreciation. RESOURCES AND TOOLSCALENDAR OF EVENTS- 4/26: Helping the Helper Training (Logan, Ohio)
- 4/29: Helping the Helper Training (Athens, Ohio)
- 4/29: First Responders Celebration (LaGrange, Ohio)
- 4/29: Free Lunch for First Responders (Springfield, Ohio)
- 4/30: Helping the Helper Training (McArthur, Ohio)
- 4/30: Free Lunch for First Responders (Beavercreek and Xenia, Ohio)
- 4/30: Pizza, Pins, and Pop (Kettering, Ohio)
- 5/01: Free Lunch for First Responders (London, Ohio)
- 5/01: Pizza, Pins, and Pop (Kettering, Ohio)
- 5/02: First Responders Appreciation Dinner and Bulletproof Spirit Seminar (Troy, Ohio)
- 5/02: First Responders Lunch (Georgetown, Ohio)
- 5/02: Toledo Mud Hens First Responders Recognition Game (Toledo, Ohio)
- 5/02: Pizza, Pins,and Pop (Kettering, Ohio)
- 5/03: First Responders Ceremony and Reception (Lancaster, Ohio)
- 5/03: Thank You Breakfast (Eaton, Ohio)
- 5/04: Family Conference on Addiction (Rootstown, Ohio)
PRESS COVERAGEPHOTOSVIDEOS- Governor Mike DeWine Recognizes First Responders
- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Thanks First Responders
- OhioMHAS Director Lori Criss Thanks Frontline Workers
- Individuals Thank First Responders in Clark, Greene, and Madison Counties for Saving Their Lives
- Cuyahoga County First Responders: Bringing Help, Bringing Hope
- Clermont County: People in Recovery Thank First Responders
- Recovery Coaches Thank First Responders in Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties
- Mental Health and Addiction Clients Thank First Responders in Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties
- Coleman Professional Services Staff Commends First Responders for their Work in Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties
- Hear from First Responders in Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties on Week of Appreciation
- Week of Appreciation Slideshow
OACBHA would like to extend our thanks to the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative for their generous support of the Week of Appreciation activities.
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