Ohio Initiative Prioritizes Recovery-Friendly Workplaces

By: Cierra Johnson, NBC4 WCMH-TV

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As the state’s population continues to grow, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and his administration are working to ensure everyone has a chance — or second chance — at employment.

Changing the culture behind those chances is the goal propelling a new statewide initiative. The state is working to identify “Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplaces,” places where employers are focused on creating a supportive environment for employees recovering from mental health and substance abuse challenges.

“Part of that is having employers who are willing to hire someone who was an addict that’s in recovery and they have demonstrated that they are trying very hard and they are doing well,” DeWine told NBC4.

988 and Suicide Prevention Awareness Day + Month

By: Kyle Thompson, Policy Associate, The Center for Community Solutions

The month of September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day (WSPAD). All month, many agencies, advocacy groups, and community members are planning to engage in nationwide and global efforts to curb suicide and raise awareness on mental health.

Suicide is a major public health issue, with over 700,000 deaths occurring each year globally.

The World Health Organization reports that suicide is a major public health issue, with over 700,000 deaths occurring each year globally. The triennial theme for WSPAD is “Changing the narrative on suicide.” The theme is a call to action on suicide and to raise awareness about its relevance as a priority in mental health policy.

Registration Closed: Community Health Worker Statewide Conference

Tickets for the Community Health Worker Statewide Conference are sold out! Health Impact Ohio, The Ohio State University, Ohio University, and the Ohio Community Health Worker Association look forward to seeing participants for the annual Community Health Worker Statewide Conference on October 24th and 25th, 2024, at the Quest Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio!

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September Is National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.

SAMHSA aims to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. In the years since Recovery Month launched, SAMHSA has timed announcements of initiatives and grant funding during Recovery Month, while collaborating with private and public entities to celebrate individuals during their long-term recoveries.

ADAMH Recovery Month: Shining a Spotlight on Recovery

September is Recovery Month and we're shining a spotlight on some amazing recovery stories within the ADAMH System of Care. Help share the message that treatment works and recovery happens.