RESOURCES
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
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The Cover2 mission is to spread awareness, educate and advocate for those touched by the opioid epidemic while helping eliminate the stigma and dramatically improve the probability for long term recovery.
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Cover2 Resources produces the Cover2 PPT Podcast series, that’s People, Places and Things making a difference in the opioid epidemic. Each week Greg McNeil interviews experts on new and emerging issues related to the opioid epidemic.
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Cover2 Resources also conducts research on an on-going basis to find programs with proven results in fighting the opioid epidemic throughout the country. The goal is to locate and champion programs to fight the opioid epidemic here, in Northeast Ohio. To learn more about Cover2 Resources, a 501 c3 nonprofit organization, please visit our website: https://cover2.org/ or call (330)-351-1328.
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Provides a free online, searchable database of substance use disorder treatment providers and other resources in Ohio.
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Foundation for a Drug-Free World
A nonprofit public benefit corporation that empowers youth and adults with factual information about drugs so they can make informed decisions and live drug-free.
Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc. (LCADA)
To transform individual lives, families and communities suffering from alcohol abuse, substance abuse and behavioral health issues.
Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Naloxone)
A community-based overdose education and naloxone distribution program.
A community based organization focused on promoting awareness and education surrounding drug addiction.
SIGNS OF OPIOID ADDICTION
LetsFaceHeroin.com
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Signs of Heroin and Other Drug Use
The LCADA Way
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REHABILITATION CENTERS/HOUSING
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Northeast Ohio Rehabilitation Centers (.pdf)
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HEROIN IN THE NEWS
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Huffington Post, 11/02/2015
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Ohio attorney general: Worst heroin epidemic I've ever seen
CBS News, 11/02/2015
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Ohio reconsiders Good Samaritan heroin law
Cincinnati.com, 6/02/2015
OTHER RESOURCES
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Is There a Solution to Ohio's Opioid Crisis?
The City Club of Cleveland, March 26, 2017
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Summit County ADM Board
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Adolescents & Addiction: Strategies for Treatment & Recovery
Leading experts from Akron Children's Hospital talk about addiction treatment and recovery for adolescents. Supported through the Alyssa's Promise program at Akron Children's, which was created by FFA founders, Lea Heidman and Brian Malone.
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