Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress

05/27/2026

"You Are Not Alone: Support Exists for Mind and Addiction."

Mental health support should address all challenges, including addiction, which can stem from trying to cope with mental health issues. This month, we highlight that support, treatment, and recovery are available for everyone.

To learn more about addiction recovery and mental health resources visit asapbc.org and https://mhmbc.crediblemind.com

05/22/2026

Encouraging news for Bartholomew County and our community partners working every day to support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.

Thank you to Regional Health, for Substance Abuse Progress, Columbus, and University Prevention Insights for helping expand awareness of the Citizen Opioid Responders (COR) naloxone training program across our community.



👇 Read the full article below

Bartholomew County is on pace to record its fewest overdose deaths in nearly a decade in what local officials attribute to years of steady investment in addiction treatment.

05/20/2026

"Healing Starts with Dual Diagnosis Support."

Many individuals struggle with both a mental health condition and addiction simultaneously. True recovery involves addressing both, providing comprehensive, evidence-based, and compassionate care to heal the mind and body together.

To learn more about addiction recovery and mental health resources visit asapbc.org and https://mhmbc.crediblemind.com/user-resources

05/18/2026

Happy Birthday, Kyle! Wishing you a great day and year ahead.

05/15/2026

ASAP Rethinking Wellness invites you to join us in celebrating National Prevention Week.

We will be providing free sno cones at the Prevention Palooza to be held on Saturday May 16th, from 2:00-6:00pm at the Columbus Municipal Airport.

A day of Wellness focused free community fun is planned!!

05/13/2026

"Break the Stigma: Addiction is a Complex Health Issue, Not a Moral Failing."

Mental health challenges and addiction often co-occur. By encouraging open, shame-free conversations, we can empower individuals to seek help for both their emotional health and substance use struggles.

To learn more about addiction recovery and mental health resources visit asapbc.org and mhhmbc.crediblemind.org.

Discover free and low-cost activities this month to nurture your mental wellness visit membc.org/mentalhealthmonth.2026.

05/11/2026

ASAP Rethinking Wellness was launched in 2023 to begin asking what we can do to be a better community for preventing substance misuse.

Since then, we have partnered to provide education and awareness to hundreds of people on topics such as Stress Management, Reducing Stigma, Rethinking Pain, Prescription Medication Misuse, and Su***de Prevention. We set out to encourage local organizations to offer non-alcoholic beverages at events that promote cash bar services by offering options for those in our community to feel like they belong and who choose not to drink.

We are still going strong and we are building capacity because we believe the prevention of substance misuse is possible for everyone no matter the age!

We wanted to take a moment to thank all our community partners and their efforts to support this effort!!

05/06/2026

"Treating the Whole Person: Mental Wellness Includes Addiction Recovery."

Mental health is not separate from substance use; they are often intertwined. This month, we raise awareness that treating mental health disorders and addiction together (co-occurring disorders) is essential for true healing.

To learn more about addiction recovery and mental health resources visit asapbc.org and mhhmbc.crediblemind.org. Discover free and low-cost activities this month to nurture your mental wellness visit membc.org/mentalhealthmonth.2026.

05/01/2026

Today we are shouting 📣 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 to our Case Manager, Erin! We hope your day is as great as you are! Thanks for all you do! 🎉

04/24/2026

💊 Drug Take Back Day is April 25th! 💊

Do you have unused or expired medications sitting in your home? Now is the perfect time to safely dispose of them and help keep our community safe.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Drug Take Back Day is a simple way to:

✔️ Prevent misuse and accidental poisoning
✔️ Reduce access to medications that could be diverted
✔️ Protect our environment from improper disposal

ASAP encourages everyone in Bartholomew County to take a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinets and drop off medications at a safe disposal site.

👉 Find local drop-off locations and details here:
https://asapbc.org/news/drug-take-back-day-is-april-25th-plus-where-to-discard-your-medications-in-columbus

You can also take advantage of year-round disposal locations across Columbus—because safe habits shouldn’t just happen one day a year.
Together, we can take small steps that make a big impact. 💊✨