We All Know Someone – a friend, neighbor, or family member struggling with substance abuse. More and more people in our community are eliminating stigma and are offering help to those suffering from addiction with understanding, compassion, and dignity. You can help, too.
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“We all know someone. You may not know that someone but they are out there.”
“… we also need to be a community that’s understanding and accepting of the fact that addiction is a disease and we need to be aware of all the treatment possibilities.”
Call 211 for information about local mental health and addiction treatment and support services 24 hours a day.
Text 4hope to 741-741 at any time to get connected immediately to free, confidential, 24/7 support.
Stigmatizing language reinforces negative stereotypes. Person- first language focuses on the person, not the disorder.
Example: “a person with substance use disorder” means that the individual has a problem that can be addressed. In contrast, calling someone an “addict” implies that the person is the problem.
Visit the rest of our website for additional information and support.
In Hancock County no person is expendable. Download our community position paper.
An extensive guide including local and regional treatment and recovery support services.
Be sure to monitor and secure your prescription medications at all times. Properly dispose of unused medications by using the Medication Collection Boxes at the Findlay Municipal Building or Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.
Children of parents who talk to their kids about drugs are up to 50% less likely to use substances.
A support group for families who have been affected by addiction. We offer a safe place for you to share your story. By sharing with others who understand you will begin to find serenity amongst the chaos.
Meetings are held: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 438 Carnahan Ave., Findlay, Ohio 45840
For more information, click here or call Becky at 419-722-4506.
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We All Know Someone is sponsored in part by Hancock County Job and Family Services.
