Crisis Hotline: (419) 289-6111
Crisis Text Line: Text 4HOPE to 741741
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Answers to some of the most common and difficult questions Ashland residents have related to the opiate epidemic.
Opiate Resource Guide
If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, there is healing and hope. Don’t face your struggles alone.
COMMUNITY AND Media Resources
A major key to diversion of prescription drugs is proper disposal. The Mental Health and Recovery Board purchased two prescription drug drop boxes through NADDI (National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators) and they are now located at the Ashland County Sheriff's Department and Loudonville Police Department. Addresses and more information is available on this flyer.
Drug Drop Boxes
Helpful Downloadable Brochures:
The Surgeon General's Report - Facing Addiction in America
Prescription Drug Abuse Fact Sheet
Heroin Hurts More Than Yourself - Learn More about Heroin and Other Opioids (and what to do if someone overdoses)
Are You the Only One Taking Your Medicine?
VIDEO: HOW TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF MEDICATIONS
Recent Articles:
Implement addiction-prevention initiatives, make available resources known to all, and learn how to have the right conversations when you suspect an employee is struggling with addiction. The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County explains how doing these things helps all of your employees. The opiate epidemic impacts Ashland County. Find out what’s being done to reduce opiate exposure in our community and how you can help. An article appeared in the New York Times on April 7, 2018. While Dr. Caplan felt much of it was good she also noted that it had significant problems. She sent the letter below to the NYT Editor but they choose not to print it.
When Employees Struggle with Addiction
What Is Being Done about Opiates in Ashland County?
Many People Taking "Antidepressants" Discover They Cannot Quit
Helpful Drug/Alcohol Related Articles
Dennis Dyer, Director of ACCADA, published a series of articles in the Ashland Times-Gazette addressing various aspects of the Opioid problem in Ashland County. Please take some time to read these informative pieces.
Opiate Problem is Growing in Ashland County Prescription Pills Can Fuel Addiction
Recovery Individuals Tell Their Stories Sobriety Must Come First For Recovering Addicts
A Mother's Voice on Opiate Addiction Shining a Light on the Opiate Epidemic
Naloxone Should Be Kept on Hand Scope of the Problem
State of opioid epidemic in Ashland Co. Help for parents talking to kids about drugs
Managing Opioid Medications Dispose of Unused Medications
Important Information & Resources from the Department of Health & Human Services
More Articles
Drug Prevention Education Expanding in Ashland County Schools, August 2018
Area Support Groups
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings
Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery to addicts around the world (and in Ashland, Ohio). They focus on the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug. Their sole interest is in your desire for freedom from active addiction and how they can be of help.
Time: Every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Location: Community Room at the Ashland Professional Building, located at 221 Church Street, Ashland, OH 44805. 
Phone: Call (419) 289-2126 for more information
Al-A-Teen Support Group
This group is dedicated to teens coping with someone else's drinking.
Time: Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church Phone: Call (419) 289-2126 for more information
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available in Ashland. For a full list of meetings in the area, please visit RehabArea.com.
Browse Full List of Available Support Groups in Ashland County
1605 CR 1095, Ashland, OH 44805
Office: (419) 281-3139
Fax: (419) 281-4988
Crisis : (419) 289-6111
Email: ashmhrb@ashlandmhrb.org
