help for drug addiction

Today's news that drug overdose deaths across the U.S. in 2020 hit the highest levels every recorded is deeply concerning.

It also points to a need for more education and access to treatment and recovery services.

Our network of provider agencies across Warren and Clinton Counties offer help and hope to all residents regardless of ability to pay. That's part of the reason the board exists - to ensure that anyone who needs services for mental health and addicion concerns can find it.

But we don't do this work alone. It's everyone's responsibility to learn where to find help for yourself or someone you care about, whether that person is a biological relative, a firend, or a coworker.

Where do you turn? Here are some places to to find help locally:

• Emergency: call 9-1-1 for immediate help for someone in crisis
• Crisis Hotline: (877) 695-6333 or text 4hope to 741741

For treatment help:

• Solutions Community Counseling & Recovery Centers: (513) 228-7800
• Talbert House, Lebanon: (513) 932-4337
• Talbert House, Franklin: (937) 723-0883
• Talbert house, Wilmington: )937) 414-2016
• Butler Behavioral Health: (513) 896-7887

We need to work together to help end this crisis. It's up to all of us.