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OHIOS DRUG RECOVERY
RESOURCE TOOL KIT Created by the Ohio Attorney Generals
Office
For Chillicothe, Ohio
A NOTE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE Listed below is the
list of action items suggested by the group that met on March 10,
2015. The Attorney Generals Office has added some additional action
items in bold the group may want to consider. These action items
have been identified by other communities, put into action and have
had favorable results. Every community is different so you need to
decide if the action items from other communities fit into your
community.
THERE ARE FIVE MAJOR AREAS ADDRESSED IN THIS DOCUMENT: (1)
FUNDING, (2) LAW ENFORCEMENT/JUDICIAL, (3) EDUCATION &
AWARENESS, (4)
LEGISLATIVE AND (5) TREATMENT
1. Funding APPLYING FOR GRANTS Check with your local Mental
Health and Recovery Board they often
have grant writers. The link below provides helpful information
on grants. A grant specialist from our office can help walk someone
through how to apply and the best places to look.
Federal Drug-Free Community Grants are available at
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https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/Drug-Free-Communities-Support-Program
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2. Law Enforcement/Judicial DRUGS TAKEBACK PROGRAMS
Occasionally NADDI link provided offers grants for drop boxes.
This may change as the laws change related to disposal. Another
route would be to try to engage local pharmacies since they can now
provide a drop box.
o http://www.naddi.org/aws/NADDI/pt/sp/home_page
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Partnership Toolbox o
http://www.dea.gov/take-back/takeback-day_2014.html
Local Law Enforcement is likely very familiar with the services
the Office of the Attorney General
can provide. Here is a link to the main Law Enforcement page on
the Attorney Generals website. o
http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement
Our office developed training about Naloxone. Information and
the training video are available
here: o
http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/Videos/Naloxone-Educational-Video
We have secured a $6.00 per vial rebate with the manufacturer.
Information on how to receive
this rebate is available here. o
http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Publications/Publications-for-
Government/Naloxone-Rebate-Request-(PDF)
THREE SUGGESTED LAW ENFORCEMENT/JUDICIAL SOLUTIONS FROM OTHER
COMMUNITIES
1. Resource developed and handed out by one woman in Hamilton
County. The package is available in Emergency Rooms and other
places. One fire department provides it to overdose victims.
Packages like this could be given out by Law Enforcement.
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http://www.communityrecoveryproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/CRP-AddictionResourceGuide.pdf
2. More law enforcement in our school system (contact local city
government) 3. Continue to promote Jr. Deputy Programs with the
youth (contact local city government)
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3. Education and Awareness KEEP DARE PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS
DARE Association of Ohio o http://www.dare-oh.org/
Ohio Attorney General Drug prevention Grant
http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/DrugUsePreventionGrant
14 SUGGESTIONS FOR THE EDUCATION AND INCREASED AWARENESS THAT
MIGHT WORK IN YOUR CITY
1. Neighborhood watch groups- work with local law enforcement.
2. Church involvement, educating congregations & networking
with other churches to provide resource list of faith based
contacts
SAMHSA- Faith based and Community Initiatives serves as a model
for how effective partnerships can be created between federal
programs and faith-based and community organizations.
o http://www.samhsa.gov/faith-based-initiatives
Jeremiah Tree Located in Xenia, OH is being designed to empower,
educate, and edify
individuals. We do this by linking them with ministries and
agencies for needed assistance. The Tree will also provide a place
for mentoring, providing educational services and sharing the
Gospel of Christ.
o http://www.jeremiahtree.org/
The Refuge - The Refuge is a Christian community service
organization, based in Columbus, Ohio,
committed to serving the men of all socio-economic backgrounds
and the communities in which they live. As a Christian ministry,
The Refuge is dedicated to rebuilding the lives of men, 18 years
and older, who have struggled with drugs, alcohol, other
addictions, or just feel hopeless and lost. o
https://mensliveschanged.org/
3. Parent support groups
ADAMH The local board can help with providing a list of support
groups for parents
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The Addicts Mom- National Organization with an Ohio Chapter
where members share daily. The Addicts Mom Ohio state support
groups purpose is to remove the stigma of addiction and advocate
for solutions to treat the disease of addiction. Their hope is to
allow a safe place to share without shame, while also providing
education, resources, local events & other newsworthy items
from your state. Please request to join this closed group.
o http://addictsmom.com/
Solace Surviving our Loss and Continuing Everyday. Provides
support to individuals and families
affected by addiction, advocating for policy changes that can
change environmental conditions that encourage drug use, and
mobilizing communities to affect their own change.
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https://www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/files/solace-brochure.pdf
Drug Free Action Alliance The G.A.P. Network - Motivated by
losses felt by families, the G.A.P.
Network of family engagement groups seeks to end the crisis of
substance abuse, specifically prescription drug and opiate
addiction in all Ohio communities.
o https://www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/programs 4. Partnership
with businesses
Business Awareness and Support - A new program for businesses-
Start Talking! Business Impact Zone (BIZ) is a business community
service center, developed and powered by Working Partners , to arm
Ohio employers with easy access to information and practical tools
to combat substance abuse that robs workplaces of productivity and
safety.
o http://www.starttalking.ohio.gov/Business.aspx 5. Vocational
education for recovering addicts
Peer Counseling/Sponsorship (Recovery Coach) and Mentors Here is
something great for individuals having difficulty with employment
or others who would like to become a Peer Supporter. There are two
tracks for a peer supporter; mental illness and addiction. To
receive certification an individual must complete 12 online hours
and 40 classroom hours and pass the certification test. To maintain
certification, the individual needs 30 hours of CEUs every two
years. The Role of the Peer Supporter
Help with job interviews Work with family Apply for Medicaid
Support in early recovery Job opportunities VA hospitals
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Mental Health Communities In and outpatient care Prisons and
forensic areas Homeless shelters Crisis services community Cuyahoga
Drug Courts Madison County Recovery Project
The best part is that while the website says the cost of the
training is $200-$500, it is fully funded for individuals. OhioMHAS
and local ADAMS boards fund this for non-paid staff. The locations
for training are determined by the amount of applications that are
received. Once a sufficient amount is accumulated, they will hold a
training session in a community. They do try to match applicants
with regional trainings if there is no interest in their local area
if the driving distance is not too great. They will pay the mileage
for the person each day, but not a hotel stay. This is the website
with the information on the program:
o http://www.ohioempowerment.org/ The application is on that
page. Once an individual fills in the application, he or she is
automatically entered in for a scholarship.
6. Prevention education & awareness for adults and youth
Educate coaches, athletes and parents ref. to pain you may want
to consider contacting Tylers Light. Tyler Campbell was a
Collegiate Football player who after an injury became addicted to
pain medications and eventually switched to heroin. Tyler passed
away from a heroin overdose. Tylers parents, Wayne and Christy
Campbell, started Tylers Light in his memory and to help others.
Wayne Campbell prefers to speak to an entire school. There is no
charge for his presentation but donations are appreciated.
o http://tylerslight.com/
5 Minutes for Life is a program that partners with the Ohio
National Guard, Ohio State Troopers, or local law enforcement
agencies with athletes or other selected students. The officers
talk with the students for five minutes before-or-after a game
about making wise decisions and leadership. In turn, those students
are encouraged to become roles models for the school using guidance
from the program and continuing engagement with law
enforcement.
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http://www.starttalking.ohio.gov/programming/5minutesforlife.aspx o
http://www.drugfree.org/resources/
The Start Talking Campaign is designed to promote the discussion
of drugs and their dangerous consequences with Ohios youth.
o Start Talking - http://www.starttalking.ohio.gov/
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KNOW! Tips- Facts for age-appropriate on drugs, alcohol, and
tobacco can be emailed twice per month, and are excellent starter
conversations for the parent or grandparent. Schools can sign-up
for the TEACHable moments emails that can be used in school or to
be distributed to the parents in newsletters or in folders.
o http://www.starttalking.ohio.gov/Programming/Know.aspx
Building Youth Resiliency -In the first year of the Start
Talking Program, 22 school-based alcohol and other drug prevention
programs were funded with a total $1.5 million in grants. These
programs were asked to focus on resilience- based skills, the 40
developmental assets, and ensure the program was
evidence-based.
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http://www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18
Drug Recognition Program
The Drug Recognition Program (DRE) program is a traffic-safety
program that focuses on the detection, apprehension and
adjudication of drug-impaired drivers. A DRE is a police officer
who is highly trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the
influence of drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol. DREs
offer specialized training in the communities to help parents and
school personnel recognize impairment. To identify a DRE in your
area please contact Ohio State Coordinator Sgt. Wesley Stought,
Ohio State Highway Patrol
o [email protected]
Franklin County Sheriffs Office Operation Street Smart: This
incredibly dynamic presentation is geared towards those who work
with youth on a regular basis. The goal is to educate on the
current drug trends, terminology, and paraphernalia. Operation
Street Smart has received the FBI Directors Award for Community
Leadership and the Project Know Award. This presentation is not
appropriate for youth.
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https://sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov/programs/operation-street-smart-drug-education.cfm
Parent 360 Rx
Parent 360 Rx is designed to raise awareness of the opiate
epidemic, eliminate the stigma associated with the disease of
addiction by talking about it, and offer some simple tools for
safeguarding medication. It is accomplished by offering a free
video to show to the community, and a toolkit that offers guidance
on how to facilitate an event.
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http://www.starttalking.ohio.gov/Programming/Parents360Rx.aspx
Bill Geha: The P.E.A.C.E. Project (Protecting Every Abused Child
Everywhere)
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This is a twice nationally recognized organization that has
presented at World Drug Prevention Conferences and throughout the
United States. The P.E.A.C.E. Project is a mentoring program that
begins each year with a day-long workshop, where junior high
students are paired with mentors from high school who will work
with them for the remainder of the school year. The key to
P.E.A.C.E. project is the face that this is an ongoing program that
continues to touch lives through mentoring and workshops that are
conducted every day. Kids in need are visited by the trained
mentors and the victims then become part of the solution. This
program empowers youth by giving youth a voice through artistic
expression in art, music, dance, and other venues. All materials,
videos, and the presentations that Bill the coordinator and his
students conduct is free of charge. For more information, please
call Bill Geha OCPSII, CCDA, ICPS 419-944-8191 or email:
[email protected]
Bath and Copley Police Departments: Hidden in Plain Sight-Looks
Can Be Deceiving: Interactive
traveling exhibit that resembles a teenagers bedroom. Hidden in
the room are hundreds of items that can be used in high-risk
behaviors such as drinking, substance abuse, sexual activity,
self-harm, and many more. Accompanying this display is an hour long
educational presentation. No youth are permitted to attend.
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http://www.bathtownship.org/Police%20folder/Police%20folder/Police%202%20web%202.htm
Drug Free Cards
The City of Cuyahoga Falls in partnership with the Western
Reserve Hospital offer reward cards for students after receiving
drug education. The campaign, Not Me, Im Drug Free partners with
local businesses which offer discounts and free items such as
slices of pizza, movies, and mini-golf for those willing to take a
drug free pledge.
o https://www.facebook.com/NotMeDrugFree
You can also start a Nar-anon chapter o
http://www.nar-anon.org/starting-a-group
PSAs before movies, school events and on websites - PSAs are
available from many different
sources. Here are a few: o Drug Free World offers a great
selection of informational booklets that are free
with paid shipping. Also on their page is a selection of PSAs on
each drug. o http://www.drugfreeworld.org/#/interactive o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q2PfsuTiCk this video is an
interview
with the young man who gave Cole Smoot the pill that killed him
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZvolXIGJak an interview with
Danielle
Smoot about Cole
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o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj65vFlkds4 an interview with
Coles brother
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http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/getdoc/78d4dde6-67b9-4cb7-9533-d2d855805b0f
- Marins Story The Battle Against Heroin- Heroin affects one
person, one family, one community at a time. This is Marin's story.
Her parents told Marin's story publicly for the first time when
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the formation of a new
Heroin Unit in his office. It's one they never wanted to have to
tell.
Patients Education Storage and Disposal of Drugs these can be
ordered from the Office of the
Attorney General o
http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Publications/Publications-for-Law-
Enforcement/Drug-Abuse-Prevention-Publications/Prescription-Drug-Abuse-Fact-and-Tip-Cards
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http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Publications/Publications-for-Law-Enforcement/Drug-Abuse-Prevention-Publications/Prescription-Drug-Abuse-Poster
CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) Prevent Rx
Abuse Toolkit
This toolkit offers excellent information and resources on how
communities, regardless of size can create change. Included are the
7 Strategies for Effective Community Change.
1) Provide Information 2) Enhance Skills 3) Provide Support 4)
Change Access & Barriers 5) Change Consequences 6) Change
Physical Design 7) Modify& Change Policies
o http://www.preventrxabuse.org/ 7. Ohios Strategic Prevention
Framework (SPF) is built on a communitys risk and protective
factors as it focuses its prevention efforts towards decreasing the
number of 18- 25 years olds engaged in high use of alcohol, the use
illicit drugs, and misusing prescription medications.
The SPF is based on five core elements that are fluid and
non-linear. This means you may be engaged in activities in multiple
areas at once and re-engage in one element after having previously
completing that activity. The core elements are as follows:
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1. Assessment: What is the problem, how did we get here, narrow
focus to manageable plan to address issues identified in community
based on data
2. Capacity: Recruiting the necessary tools, resources,
training, education, and members to accomplish plans
3. Planning: Strategic plan is put into place 4. Implementation
5. Evaluation: Program efficacy is identified. This is
addressed throughout the implementation process as well
o http://mha.ohio.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=643
8. Student led groups among teens. Have recovered addicts attend
to share story of overcoming addiction volunteering at schools
mentoring kids
Youth led programs for awareness
The following organizations have excellent training for adults
and youth. o Ohio Youth Led Prevention Network
https://www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/oylpn o Youth to
Youth
http://www.youthtoyouth.net/ o Teen Institute
https://www.ohioti.com
Above the Influence is a widely recognized youth focused
outreach focused on prevention. They focus on positive messaging
and teen-led initiatives. On their partnership website, there are
toolkits that are available to use that are immediately
implementable for teen awareness and prevention.
o http://partners.atipartnerships.com/
NIDA Teens hosts an annual Drug Facts Week. There are event
toolkits, social media tools to promote your event, and other
resources.
o http://teens.drugabuse.gov/national-drug-facts-week 9 .More
education for physicians
Educate doctors about risks of addiction - A program developed
by the Ohio State Medical Association is available online for
Physicians
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o https://www.osma.org/SmartRx 10. Drug Education at senior
citizens centers
Patients Education Storage and Disposal of Drugs these can be
ordered from the Office of the Attorney General
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http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Publications/Publications-for-Law-Enforcement/Drug-Abuse-Prevention-Publications/Prescription-Drug-Abuse-Fact-and-Tip-Cards
11. Send cards to families that have members addicted or have
lost a child
Drug Free Action Alliance The G.A.P. Network - Motivated by
losses felt by families, the G.A.P. Network of family engagement
groups seeks to end the crisis of substance abuse, specifically
prescription drug and opiate addiction in all Ohio communities.
o https://www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/programs 12. Broadening
network of all resources (clearinghouse site)
Heres some good news. Currently there is a website that you can
use as a template to create a site for your community. The base
website was developed in Cuyahoga County and is available here
There is a cost to create a site and it varies greatly depending on
how much you want to customize it. If you want to do this, work
with your community partners who can include a request for dollars
for hits when applying for grants, reach out to business sponsors
(put their logo on the site that links to their business), etc. You
can find the money for this. Check it out, It is very
comprehensive:
o http://www.letsfaceheroin.com/
Clark County developed their site based on this one. Here is the
site in Clark County o http://www.letsfaceheroin.com/clark/
13. Help those in recovery find jobs using the same model as
Goodwill 14. Educate businesses to hire recovering addicts
This is not an agency or company but a group of individuals that
put the website together to help those that have a criminal record
with resources to find employment.
o https://exoffenders.net/contact-us/
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4. Legislative AFFORDABLE TREATMENT FOR EVERYONE
Through Medicaid expansion, individuals can receive clinical
services for addiction
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http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-State/ohio.html
THREE WAYS YOU CAN GET THINGS DONE!
1. If receiving government assistance, must be drug tested
Contact your local State Representative, Cliff Rosenberger o
http://www.ohiohouse.gov/cliff-rosenberger
2. Bigger crackdown on landlords and who they rent to
Contact your local City government to propose o
http://ci.chillicothe.oh.us/
3. Budget for treatment centers not officers
Contact your local City government to propose o
http://ci.chillicothe.oh.us/
5. Treatment RECOVERY HOUSING COMMUNITIES
Ohio Department of Mental health and Addiction Services is a
good resource for any available funding
o http://mha.ohio.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=753
Check with your local Paint Valley ADAMH Board.
o http://www.pvadamh.org/
Check with the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family
Service Providers to see what options/grant dollars are
available.
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o
https://obc.memberclicks.net/assets/OHRecoveryHousing/ohiorecoveryhousingjune2013%20final.pdf
HERE ARE SIX SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT CONSIDER 1. More Treatment
Centers (9-12 month residential program) 2. Detox Centers 3.
Counsel families on addiction/codependency and enabling 4. Get
people who are victims of abuse into counseling before they turn to
drugs
In general, your best option for treatment is to work closely
with your Mental Health and Recovery Board. Let them know what you
believe the community needs and work to put a plan in place. Get as
many as are eligible signed up for Medicaid
(http://mha.ohio.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=154). Continually look for
grants.
o http://www.pvadamh.org/ 5. Faith Based Treatment Centers
The Refuge - Faith Based residential treatment for men only
o http://mensliveschanged.org/
The Jeremiah Tree Ohio area ministry dedicated to offering
opportunities to the addicted. They are a clearing house for
benevolence services provided by the area churches and community
agencies
o http://www.jeremiahtree.org/ 6. Peer support training
programs
The best part is that while the website says the cost of the
training is $200-500, it is fully funded for individuals. OhioMHAS
and local ADAMS boards fund this for non-paid staff. The locations
for training are determined by the amount of applications that are
received. Once a sufficient amount is accumulated, they will hold a
training session in a community. They do try to match applicants
with regional trainings if there is no interest in their local area
if the driving distance is not too great. They will pay the mileage
for the person each day, but not a hotel stay. This is the website
with the information on the program:
o http://www.ohioempowerment.org/ The application is on that
page. Once an individual fills in the application, he or she is
automatically entered in for a scholarship.
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BONUS! The action items below do not have a specific solution
but can be addressed by accessing the additional resources
below
Mentor program take information to the streets/brochures about
treatment/medication
Celebrate Recovery (tell stories to encourage) People in
recovery share their stories Create Facebook page to inform about
community events and resources Outreach to jails-jail ministry to
send cards/letters of encouragement to those incarcerated More
athletic programs in community. Intra-murals in schools Recommend
treatment over incarceration Guards (parents/volunteers) to come to
schools and watch Organize community BBQ or picnics with info on
treatment , medication and invite
those dealing with addiction
10 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
1. Drug Free Action Alliance is a non-profit organization that
offers resources, trainings, and initiatives to promote healthy
lifestyles through the prevention of substance abuse at the
community level. https://www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/ 2. SAMSHA
(Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration) Opioid
Overdose Toolkit This toolkit offers resources for community
members, first responders, prescribers, patients and family
members, and those recovering from opioid overdose.
http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SMA13-4742/Overdose_Toolkit_2014_Jan.pdf
3. Drug Free World offers a great selection of informational
booklets that are free with paid shipping. Also on their page is a
selection of PSAs on each drug.
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http://www.drugfreeworld.org/#/interactive 4. NIDA (National
Institute on Drug Abuse) offers free informational booklets on
drugs, based on audience.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/publications/by/4/audience 5. Strategic
Prevention Framework: SAMSHAs 5-step Guide to Implementing
Prevention Activities, which is used as a model to assess cultural
competency and sustainability of a coalition. The tools are helpful
for all communitys efforts of all sizes.
1. Assess Needs 2. Build Capacity 3. Plan 4. Implement 5.
Evaluate
http://captus.samhsa.gov/prevention-practice/strategic-prevention-framework
6. Toll-Free Bridge (TFB) The OhioMHAS Consumer and Family
Toll-Free Bridge (TFB) line provides referral and resource
information for callers regarding addiction and mental health
services, supports and organizations statewide. TFB staff members
are peers who often work to help callers find the resources they
need, learn about the referral process to access those resources,
and understand consumer rights and responsibilities. The goal of
this free telephone service is to promote advocacy, independence
and recovery for Ohioans with behavioral health issues.
1-877-275-6364 1-888-636-4889 TTY (614) 466-7228 (local)
http://mha.ohio.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=270 Crisis Hotlines by
County:
http://mha.ohio.gov/Portals/0/assets/Supports/cap-crisis-hotlines.pdf
7. TipSubmit TipSubmit Mobile is a free app for Android and Apple
devices which allows tipsters to submit secure and anonymous tips
to local law enforcement agencies, school administrators, or Crime
Stoppers. It can be used for school based information such as
suicide prevention, bullying, and safety issues. It is also a
valuable for law enforcement as the community can use it to report
all aspects of criminal activity.
http://www.tipsoft.com/index.aspx?P=TipSubmitMobile 8. Ohio Safer
Schools Tip Line This is an anonymous line that reports from the
student to the Office of Homeland Security, which then directs the
information to the appropriate school administrator. Should the
need arise; the tip line will notify local first responders
immediately.
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Additionally, upon registration, administrators can order
posters and other free materials for promotion of the tip line
within the schools for marketing. Students can submit information
on:
Bullying Potential suicide risks Violence Drugs Other school
safety issues
The application can be found:
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/School-Safety/Ohio%E2%80%99s-Safer-Schools-Tip-Line
9. Participate in National Programs such as Red Ribbon Week.
http://redribbon.org/activities/\ 10. Important Calendar Dates:
September: Recovery Month October: National Substance Abuse
Prevention Month December: National Drugged and Drunk Driving
Prevention Month January: National Drug Facts Week May: National
Prevention Week
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