Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Join Operation Parent’s free, monthly webinars featuring child psychologists and prevention experts. Topics include teen anxiety, va**ng, social media, trauma-informed parenting, and more—designed to empower K‑12 caregivers and spark meaningful conversations.

05/31/2026

Summer is HERE and Summer Bingo is BACK for the second year in a row! ☀️

Get out, explore Pickaway County, and complete fun, healthy, drug-free activities all summer long for a chance to win prizes!

📅 Now – July 31
📍Turn completed cards in to the Pickaway County Library

Details:https://drugfreepickaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Bingo-2026.pdf

05/31/2026

On , know the facts: there are more than 7,000 chemicals in commercial to***co smoke.

Learn more about to***co, e-cigarettes and va**ng, and take the first step toward quitting or supporting others: samhsa.gov/substance-use/learn/to***co-va**ng

05/30/2026

Between busy schedules and endless distractions, summer can be a great time to reconnect. Try asking this question tonight and take a few minutes to simply listen. One simple question can open the door to meaningful conversations, big dreams, and a better understanding of what matters most to your child.

Via Operation Parent

05/30/2026

Register now for our Free Summer Program! ☀️

Elementary students are provided with games, prevention education, and lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays! 🐿️

05/28/2026

Prevention starts with connection. Open conversations, clear boundaries and supportive relationships can make a lasting impact on teen decision-making.

Small daily moments of trust and communication matter more than you think.💚

05/26/2026

Come hang out!

Come join our FREE Summer Program for Middle Schoolers! 😎

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

As we gather with family and friends, let’s also remember the importance of supporting one another, checking in on those who may be struggling, and creating a community rooted in hope, healing and connection.

From all of us at PAAC, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.🇺🇸

05/25/2026

Graduation is a time for celebration, but don’t let one night change the trajectory of your child’s life. 🎓 In this episode of the Step Up to Save Our Children podcast, our Executive Director, Fran Gerbig, discusses why alcohol is never a safe reward for success.
From the legal risks of Social Host Laws—which can result in fines and jail time for parents—to the impact on a graduate's future scholarships and sports eligibility, the stakes are too high to look the other way. Because , you can choose to be the welcoming home that prioritizes safety over popularity.
📺 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tAOvSgwd60