Drug Free Pickaway

Moving forward together to end substance use disorders in Pickaway County.

Providing warmth, dignity, and comfort to our homeless community

Next Steps: Drop-In Resource Day

January 28 | 10 AM–2 PM | 520 S. Court St., Circleville

Free community event providing meals, warm clothing, hygiene supplies, and access to housing, health, and recovery resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. Walk-ins welcome.

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Start the Conversation

Talk. They Hear You.

The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign offers parents practical resources to help guide conversations about alcohol, marijuana, opioids, and other drugs, encouraging safer choices for youth.

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How We Help Our Community

The Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition’s mission is to prevent adult and youth drug abuse, addiction, overdose, and death.

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Call 2-1-1 for Pickaway Resources

2-1-1 offers comprehensive informational resources including, but not limited to the following: supplemental food and nutrition programs, shelter and housing options, utility assistance, employment and education opportunities, addiction prevention, support groups, domestic violence assistance, healthcare, veteran services, and more.

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Safe Medication Disposal

We provide Deterra Disposable Pouches to residents of Pickaway to safely dispose of medicine.

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Crisis Text Line

Need to talk to someone right away? Text 4hope to 741741.

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Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition

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Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition
Vaping puts health at risk. Nicotine in e-cigarettes is highly addictive and especially harmful for youth. teen.smokefree.gov/quit-vaping ... See MoreSee Less

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Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition

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Students are hearing about “fake pills”—but are they getting the facts?This National Fentanyl Awareness Day (April 29), give your school community the tools to have real, life-saving conversations. A short, powerful resource can make a lasting impact. 💙🔗 bit.ly/nfad-rtafp#NFAD #FentanylAwareness #SchoolSafety ... See MoreSee Less

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Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition

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#MentalHealthMonth is ONE MONTH AWAY! 💚Since founding Mental Health Month (also referred to as #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth) in 1949, Mental Health America has led the effort every May to promote mental wellness nationwide.Today, we’re thrilled to announce the release of our 2026 Mental Health Month Action Guide, a roadmap for supporting more good days, both individually and together. We know that “good” means something different for everyone. That’s why this year, we’ve created a guide that meets you wherever you are, on the good and the not-so-good days.This year’s guide features online activities, printable tools, and other resources to help you have more good days in Mental Health Month and beyond.Learn more at mhanational.org/may 💚Join us TOMORROW, April 2, at 1 pm ET for our virtual Mental Health Month Kickoff event! Whether you’re an educator, advocate, fundraiser, or just hoping to improve your own mental health, this event will help you get ready for May. Register at mhanational.org/calendar/more-good-days-together-the-2026-mental-health-month-kickoff/ P.S. Our Mental Health Month merch is also available now! Stock up and #BeSeenInGreen this May: store.mhanational.org/collections/be-seen-in-green ... See MoreSee Less

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Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition

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Resources are available - this is a confidential and anonymous program for individuals seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States. Start your journey today: findtreatment.gov/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition

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PAAC’s youth leadership program, Roots of Change, brings together student leaders from all four Pickaway County high schools to make a real impact in their schools and community. These Youth Ambassadors lead by example—encouraging healthy choices, starting important conversations, and representing prevention efforts at school and community events.They’re proving that change starts now, and it starts with them. Want to be part of the change? Join us. ... See MoreSee Less

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News about PAAC and tips to help parent navigate subjects around drugs, technology, and mental health.

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