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ASAP is a coalition that engages strategic partnerships to solve our community's substance abuse problems. Join us! SE Warren, OH 44484

We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Building, 4076 Youngstown Warren Rd.

10/24/2026

This National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, take a step toward safer homes and a healthier, drug-free community. 💜

Unused or expired prescription medications can pose risks when left unsecured at home. They may be accidentally taken by children or others, misused by someone they weren't prescribed to, or contribute to substance misuse and addiction.

Properly disposing of medications is a simple but important step in preventing prescription drug misuse and protecting our families and communities. Keeping medications out of the wrong hands can help prevent accidental poisonings, reduce opportunities for misuse, and support a healthier, safer community.

💜 Have unused or expired medications? Take the next step!

You don't have to keep medications you no longer need. Trumbull County has local medication disposal locations where you can safely and responsibly dispose of them.

📍 Find a medication disposal location near you:
https://www.trumbullmhrb.org/pdfs/disposal_flyer4.pdf

Let's work together to prevent prescription drug misuse before it starts. Small actions can make a big difference in protecting our loved ones and promoting prevention and recovery in our community.

Secure it. Dispose of it safely. Help prevent misuse. 💜

10/23/2026

Stronger Connections. Stronger Community. 🤝 Thank you to everyone who joined us today at Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board's Behavioral Health Provider Resource Fair! 💙

It was a wonderful time that brought together behavioral health professionals, peer supporters, and community partners for an afternoon focused on connection, collaboration, and strengthening the network of resources available throughout Trumbull County.

When professionals and organizations come together, we create stronger partnerships and a more connected system of care for the people who need it most.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success. We look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen behavioral health support across Trumbull County! 💙

10/22/2026

📣 REMINDER: The TCMHRB Behavioral Health Provider Resource Fair is TOMORROW!

Join the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board and local peer supporters for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community resources designed for behavioral health professionals.

📅 Tomorrow, Friday, October 23
⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority – 1st Floor Conference Room
4076 Youngstown Rd. SE, Suite 101, Warren, OH 44484

Connect with representatives from Ohio Jobs & Family Services, Goodwill, TriYounity, and other community partners to learn about resources that can strengthen the support you provide to individuals and families. Plus, the Patty Wagon Food Truck will be available!

🤝 Let’s continue building stronger connections and a stronger network of support for our community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/21/2026

College is a time of new experiences, but alcohol use deserves an honest conversation. 📚💜

Between parties, peer pressure, and the stress of balancing classes, work, and relationships, alcohol can become a normalized part of college life. But just because drinking is common in some social settings doesn't mean it's risk-free.

Alcohol can affect judgment, coordination, memory, sleep, and mental health. Binge drinking can increase the risk of alcohol poisoning, injuries, and other serious consequences. Over time, repeated alcohol misuse can also contribute to alcohol use disorder, a medical condition that can affect people from every background.

Awareness and prevention start with knowing what to look for:

💜 Recognize the signs. Drinking more than intended, struggling to cut back, experiencing cravings, or continuing to drink despite negative consequences may signal a problem.

💜 Challenge peer pressure. No one should feel they need to drink to fit in. Support friends who choose not to drink, and respect their decisions.

💜 Look out for one another. Never leave someone who may have alcohol poisoning alone. Signs can include confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow or irregular breathing, or difficulty staying conscious. Call 911 immediately if you suspect alcohol poisoning.

💜 Know that support is available. If alcohol use is affecting your health, relationships, academics, or daily life, reaching out for help is a positive step. You don't have to wait for a crisis to seek support.

Substance use prevention isn't about judgment. It's about education, informed choices, and making sure people have the support they need before substance use causes further harm.

Let's build a culture where looking out for each other matters more than drinking, and asking for help is always okay. 💜

10/21/2026

Kindness can make a difference. Every person deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. 💙

Bullying can have a lasting impact on mental health, contributing to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and hopelessness. During Bullying Prevention Month, we’re reminded that preventing bullying is also part of creating a community where people feel connected, supported, and safe asking for help.

You never know what someone may be going through behind the scenes. A simple act of kindness, checking in on someone, speaking up when you witness bullying, or listening without judgment can make a meaningful difference.

💙 How can you help?
• Speak up when it’s safe to do so.
• Include others and practice empathy.
• Check in on someone who may be struggling.
• Take signs of emotional distress seriously.
• Encourage anyone who is struggling to reach out for support.

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or having thoughts of su***de, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect with free, confidential support, 24/7.

Let’s work together to create a community where everyone feels they belong, their voices are heard, and they know they are never alone. 💙

10/20/2026

💙 Support is closer than you think.

When life feels overwhelming, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. 211 is a free, confidential resource that connects individuals and families with local health and human services to help meet a variety of needs.

If you or someone you love is experiencing challenges with substance use, 211 can help you explore available recovery resources, treatment services, and community support. Taking that first step toward recovery can feel difficult, but you don’t have to figure everything out on your own.

211 can also connect you with resources for:
• Housing and shelter
• Food assistance
• Healthcare and mental health services
• Financial and utility assistance
• Other essential community services

Asking for help is a sign of strength. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or trying to help someone you care about, calling 211 can be a starting point toward resources, recovery, and hope.

📞 Call 211 to connect with local support.

10/16/2026

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS — HERE’S YOUR REMINDER! 📣
The TCMHRB Provider Resource Fair is coming up next Friday! Join fellow behavioral health professionals for an afternoon of networking, resource sharing, and collaboration to strengthen the support available to the individuals and families we serve. 💙

🤝 Connect with community agencies and fellow professionals, including peer support workers, case managers, and behavioral health providers.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority – 1st Floor Conference Room
4076 Youngstown Rd SE, Suite 101, Warren, OH 44484

Meet participating organizations, including Ohio Jobs & Family Services, Goodwill, and TriYounity. Plus, food will be available from the Patty Wagon Food Truck! 🌭

This event is designed specifically for behavioral healthcare professionals—not the general public. We look forward to bringing our provider community together!

💙 Connect. Collaborate. Strengthen our community.

10/09/2026

Substance use disorders are mental health conditions. Like other mental health conditions, they can affect a person’s thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and daily life. They deserve understanding, treatment, and support—not shame or judgment.

Mental health and substance use can also occur together, which is why looking at the whole person matters. When we understand the connection, we can better recognize when someone needs help and create pathways to compassionate, effective care.

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, let’s challenge the stigma surrounding addiction and change the way we talk about substance use.

💜 Choose understanding over judgment.
💜 Encourage people to seek support.
💜 Remember that recovery is possible.

A person is more than their addiction. Their story doesn’t end with a diagnosis.

10/06/2026

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! 📣 You’re invited to the TCMHRB Provider Resource Fair, created specifically for the professionals who help individuals and families access the services and support they need. 🤝💙

Hosted by the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board in partnership with Trumbull County peer supporters, this is an opportunity for peer support workers, case managers, behavioral health providers, and other community professionals to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the network of resources available to the people we serve.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority – 1st Floor Conference Room
4076 Youngstown Rd SE, Suite 101, Warren, OH 44484

🍴 Food will be available from the Patty Wagon Food Truck!

Come meet participating organizations, including Ohio Jobs & Family Services, Goodwill, TriYounity, and more. Learn about available resources, build professional connections, and discover ways we can better collaborate across our community.

Connect. Collaborate. Strengthen our community.

We look forward to seeing our behavioral health partners there! 💙

09/29/2026

The words we use can either build a bridge to recovery—or create another barrier. 💜 Addiction is often surrounded by shame, judgment, and misconceptions. Believing that someone simply needs more willpower or that addiction is a personal failure can make it harder for people to acknowledge what they’re experiencing and reach out for help. We can help change that.

💬 Choose person-first language. A person is more than their addiction. Words like “person with a substance use disorder” recognize the individual—not just the condition.

👂 Listen without judgment. Creating a safe space for honest conversations can help someone feel less alone and more comfortable seeking support.

📖 Share stories of recovery. Real experiences can challenge stereotypes and remind others that change is possible.

🤝 Support treatment and recovery. Seeking help is not something to be ashamed of. Treatment and recovery support can be important steps toward a healthier life.

Reducing stigma doesn’t mean ignoring the realities or consequences of addiction. It means making sure shame isn’t another barrier standing between someone and the help they need.

This Recovery Month, let’s change the conversation from judgment to understanding, shame to support, and hopelessness to possibility.
Recovery is possible. And everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue it. 💜

Address

4076 Youngstown Road SE
Warren, OH
44484

Telephone

+13306752765

Website

http://www.trumbullmhrb.org/

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