It's Alcohol Awareness Month - a time to learn the risks of alcohol misuse & its impact on individuals & communities. Whether it’s recognizing signs of drinking too much, preventing underage drinking or knowing where to seek support, resources are available: //samhsa.gov/alcohol
When tragedies, adversities and uncertainties happen, finding hope and balance can be difficult. If you need mental health or addiction help, please click on the “agencies” link. Thanks to our levy, caring professionals will serve you regardless of your ability to pay. In these uncertain times you do not need to be alone. There is community in recovery! You are valuable and you are here for a purpose. Never give up!
April J. Caraway, Executive Director
All of us know someone whose life has been impacted by a mental health or substance use issue. In fact, one out of four Americans will experience a mental health concern during his or her lifetime. Mental illnesses cannot be overcome through willpower and are not related to a person's character or intelligence. They are medical conditions that disrupt a person's thinking, feeling, mood, daily functioning and ability to relate to others.
Addiction, also known as substance use disorders, involves craving for something intensely, loss of control over its use, and continuing involvement with it despite adverse consequences. People with a substance use disorder experience changes to the brain that impact the way it experiences pleasure, learning and motivation. Nearly one in seven Americans currently experience a substance use disorder.
Fortunately, there is hope and help for people, thanks to the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board and its partner agencies. The Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board plans, funds, monitors, and evaluates mental health and substance abuse services in Trumbull County, Ohio. Since 1968, the Board has ensured that a safety net of services is available for all of our residents, funded by state and federal agencies, grants and local levy dollars. If you are a Trumbull County resident you will not be turned away for help because of a lack of insurance or an inability to pay. Please contact one of our provider agencies directly from the “mental health and addiction agencies” link to get the help you need.