Members of the Marion County Opiate Task Force, the Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board and the Marion-Crawford Prevention Program have marshaled their resources to confront the opiate drug abuse, a problem they say is becoming an epidemic in Ohio, with a town hall meeting set for Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Harding High […]
Ohio Lottery Highlighting National Problem Gambling Awareness Week
March 6, 2013 by
March 3-9, 2013 marks the 12th Annual National Problem Gambling Awareness Week, dedicated to increasing public awareness of the availability and benefits of problem gambling treatment. The Ohio Lottery says they are dedicated to helping those with gambling addictions and has joined this effort to help educate the public about problem gambling warning signs and […]
Free Community Dinner Provides Focus on Hunger, Homelessness Awareness Week
November 13, 2012 by
The 4th Annual Free Community Dinner is scheduled for 4:30pm to 6:30pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at The Salvation Army on 317 West Church Street. The event is open to the public and serves to raise awareness of hunger and homeless issues in the Marion community. “The Homelessness Awareness Community Dinner creates a forum […]
Mental Illness Alliance Holding Local Open House
September 27, 2012 by
The local NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) board is inviting the public to their open house on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Ohio State University at Marion campus. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI is not only active at […]
Free Course for Families Dealing with Mental Illness
September 14, 2012 by
The Nation Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is holding a free, 12-week course on mental health offered to families who have a relative with mental illness. The brain disorders that will be covered include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorder, OCD, and borderline personality disorder. Other classes will include the biology of the brain, […]
Program Hopes to Empower Residents to Help Combat Illegal Drugs
August 23, 2012 by
Not all drug deals are taking place in dark alleys late at night. In fact it might surprise you to know that they are happening in local neighborhoods, homes and area shopping centers. The buyers and sellers range from teenagers to older adults. In fact, illegal drug activity continues to be a battle to be […]
Over 180 lbs of Pills Collected at Medication Drop Off
April 30, 2012 by
Rain and hail did not stop Marion County citizens from driving to the back of the Marion County Building on Center Street Saturday to get rid of unused medication as part of the area’s fourth Medication Disposal Day. Angela Carbetta, Director of Recycling and Litter Prevention noted that a wide range of items were turned in including liquids, syringes and needles, pills, medicated jell and patches.
Holler Takes Over as President of Local ADAMH Board
August 5, 2010 by
Marion resident, Annette Holler assumed the position of president of the Crawford-Marion ADAMH board on July 1, 2010. Her term will run through June 30, 2011. She has served on the ADAMH board since 2007.
