An effort is underway across Ohio to prevent drug use among Ohio’s most vulnerable citizens – our children. Governor John R. Kasich and First Lady Karen W. Kasich have launched Start Talking! to give parents, guardians, educators and community leaders the tools to start the conversation with Ohio’s youth about the importance of living healthy, drug-free lives. A majority of substance-free adolescents credit their parents for the decision not to use illegal substances. Likewise, teachers and other authority figures can have a similar influence on youth and their decision-making. Parents, mentors and peers can make a difference just by talking to the young people in their lives about drug use. Please Start Talking!

Bimonthly newsletters that give parents and caregivers of middle school students the tools needed to raise children substance-free.

Drug Free Action Alliance is a statewide, 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization founded in 1987. We deliver up-to-date information and develop initiatives that serve the immediate needs of those working to prevent substance abuse throughout the State of Ohio and beyond.

The Addict's Parents United (TAP United) is a support system and advocacy group. Our closed support groups are comprised solely of members who have one or more children or loved ones who have the disease of addiction, as well as those who have lost loved ones from this disease. We provide support for the family that focuses on giving hope with the utmost emphasis on self-care, as well as helping parents and families navigate through the devastation that can be caused by addiction. We advocate for change in the current judicial approach of incarceration, of those who suffer with SUD, which has been both costly and ineffective.

SPCA connects community coalitions and workgroups dedicated to preventing substance with tools, training, and ready-made resources.

It is the mission of CompDrug to be a leader in developing, promoting and providing a fully responsive range of research-based programs and services to assist in the prevention, treatment, recovery and wellness of those affected by the disease of addiction.

For more than 38 years, CompDrug has provided services in Central Ohio and is a federally recognized Opioid Treatment Program licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) and nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) since 2003.

Our mission is to improve the well-being of our community by reducing the incidence of mental health problems and eliminating the abuse of alcohol and other drugs in Franklin County.

The G.A.P. Network of advocacy groups and individuals formed in response to a public outcry against prescription medication abuse and the heroin epidemic. Our members are family engagement advocacy groups and individuals who provide a voice for the thousands of Ohio individuals and families impacted by substance use - especially the heroin/opiate epidemic.

Founded in 1908, Jewish Family Services is a community based organization whose mission is to strengthen individuals, families and the community.  We are an organization rooted in a rich history of Jewish values. We help individuals of all races, ethnicities, and religions in the two most important aspects of their lives: family and work. Through a unique combination of mental health and workforce development services, we help people and families become stronger.

The Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) is a program designed to support students in or seeking recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction. The CRC and its programs allow students to have an authentic college experience while maintaining their recovery. The CRC serves as the main touch point for students in recovery who are either currently attending or plan on attending The Ohio State University by acting as a connector for the students and assisting them in utilizing resources on and off campus.

Our philosophy at Maryhaven is to incorporate a holistic approach to personal health and wellness that focuses on each patient’s individual physical and mental health needs to live a healthy and productive life. Our Mission: Maryhaven helps men, women, and children to restore their lives when those lives have been interrupted by addictive or mental illness.

Woodhaven's mission is to provide a warm, caring environment that centers on empowering clients to overcome obstacles in their lives caused by substance abuse. Woodhaven promotes a culture that attracts highly skilled and continuously developing staff that will deliver superior services to its clients. In doing so, Woodhaven's clients, staff and stakeholders lives are enriched. 

Women’s Recovery Center’s Mission is to assist women in achieving recovery from addiction and behavioral health problems.  Women’s Recovery Center’s Vision is to partner with the communities we serve to bring hope, restore lives and build futures for addicted women with complex needs.  Women's Recovery Center's gender-specific services are designed to: meet the unique needs of women, value the female perspective, celebrate and honor the female experience, respect and take into account female development and empower women to recognize their full potential.

We are a drop-in wellness, recovery and support center. Operational since January 2007, our mission is to provide a safe place where individuals receive respect, encouragement, and hope that supports and strengthens their recovery with mental illness, addictions, and/or trauma.