Community Involvement
Ohio ADAMH Boards are legislatively responsible for creating and maintaining a county hub program to combat opioid addiction. The purposes of the program are as follows:
1. To strengthen county and community efforts to prevent and treat opioid addiction;
2. To educate youth and adults about the dangers of opioid addiction and that negative effects it has on society;
3. To promote family building and workforce development as ways of combatting opioid addiction in communities;
4. To encourage community engagement efforts to address the purposes specified in 1-3.
The Gallia-Jackson-Meigs ADAMH Board is supporting and utilizing prevention coalitions in each county to accomplish these goals. Each group is actively working to address the expectations set forth as well as many other prevention efforts in their respective counties.
Coalitions are comprised of individuals, businesses, agencies, organizations, schools, faith-based leaders and more. All coalitions are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend and participate.
For more information on each coalition, click their logo!
Gallia County Healing, Outreach, Prevention And Education (HOPE)
Mission
Our mission is to educate, empower, and unite our community to decrease alcohol and substance use, while encouraging help-seeking behaviors to lessen the effects of addiction in Gallia County.
Vision
A united front in our commitment to prevention, education, and support, fostering a culture of well-being and resilience.
Purpose
To promote prevention, deliver education, and cultivate connections by providing valuable and timely resources and opportunities to the people of Gallia County.
Active Committees
Data Collection
Anti-Human Trafficking
Hidden In Plain Sight
Drug Take Back Days
Prevention Day at the Fair
Meigs County Community Prevention Coalition
Mission
To improve the overall well-being of Meigs County.
Vision
A community where all individuals experience optimal wellness through collaboration and partnership.
Coalition Meetings
Coalition meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM at the Meigs County Health Department.
Please email [email protected] for the GoTo Meeting Link
Programs
Hidden in Plain Sight
“Talk. They Hear You.”
Family Game Nights
Drug Take Back Days
Active Committees
Steering Committee (Coalition redevelopment)
Upcoming events include Meigs County Fair Prevention Day; a county-wide middle school prevention day; and county-wide teacher in-service/community presentation of Operation Street Smart, Recovery Walk, Suicide Awareness Committee
Jackson County Substance Abuse Prevention & Addiction Resource Coalition (Jackson SPARC)
It is the mission of Jackson Substance-abuse Prevention and Addiction Resource Council (SPARC) to work as a community to reduce and prevent addiction through education and support with a vision for a community free of addiction.
Coalition Meetings
Coalition meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11:45 AM at Holzer Jackson Medical Center (Community Education Room, 500 Burlington Rd, Jackson, OH).
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85757678237?pwd=dDB2RlVrd0U5NHp1Z24zUUU5aXZOQT09
Meeting ID: 857 5767 8237
Passcode: 970655
Active Committee
SPARC Construction Crew (Coalition redevelopment)
Programs
Hidden In Plain Sight
Red Ribbon Week
Drug Take Back Days
Gallia Jackson Meigs Suicide Prevention Collaborative
Mission
To prevent suicide.
Vision
To collaboratively strengthen efforts in suicide prevention and postvention, focusing on education, advocacy, support, and prevention while respecting the unique qualities and strengths of these Appalachian communities.
Tagline
Hold On. Have Hope. Reach Out.
Coalition Meetings
Coalition meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:30 PM via Zoom, with quarterly in-person meetings in each county.
Zoom Meeting ID: 890 7276 4901
Password: GJMSPC
Active Committees
Coalition Coaching
Awareness
Postvention
Events
Data Collection
Awareness Efforts
HOPE Fest
Appalachian Ohio Suicide Prevention Conference
988 Promotion
QPR Training opportunities
"Talk. They Hear You." Underage Drinking Campaign
"Talk. They Hear You." – Empowering Conversations to Prevent Underage Drinking and Substance Use
The Gallia-Jackson-Meigs ADAMH Board and local coalitions support the Talk. They Hear You. campaign, which helps parents, caregivers, and educators initiate meaningful conversations with youth about substance use risks.
"Talk. They Hear You." Mobile App
A free interactive tool that helps parents and caregivers build confidence in discussing substance use prevention. Features include:
Conversation Starters
Practice Scenarios
Resources & Tips
Goal-Setting Tools
Download the app
Screen4Success – A Tool for Prevention & Support
Screen4Success is a confidential online screening tool that helps families assess their child’s well-being, substance use risk, and mental health concerns. Try it today at screen4success.org.
Hidden in Plain Sight: A Powerful Educational Experience
This interactive presentation helps parents, educators, and community members recognize signs of risky behaviors in youth. Presentations are available free of charge in Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs Counties.
Who Should Attend?
Parents & Guardians
Educators & School Personnel
Law Enforcement & First Responders
Faith-Based & Community Leaders
To schedule a Hidden in Plain Sight presentation, contact your local coalition.
For more details, please refer to this brochure.
SPF-PFS Initiative in Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs Counties
The Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) initiative in Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs Counties is a community-driven effort aimed at preventing underage drinking and strengthening substance misuse prevention infrastructure. This project is a collaboration between the Gallia, Jackson, Meigs Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board and local coalitions, with support from Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service and the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation.
Key Developments and Activities
1. Expansion of SPF-PFS in 2021
Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs counties joined the SPF-PFS initiative through ADAMH funding.
Local coalitions formed a Prevention Data Committee to assess youth substance use trends.
2. Community-Based Research and Strategic Planning
Conducted the Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey (OHYES!) to collect local youth substance use data.
Completed a Community Risk Assessment to identify key factors influencing underage drinking.
Applied the Community Coalition Action Theory (CCAT) to strengthen coalition structures and partnerships.
Developed a strategic prevention plan based on collected data to guide future actions.
3. Building Coalition Capacity
Funding supported coalition training on effective prevention strategies.
Resources were provided to clarify the operational structures and roles of local coalitions.
Technical assistance from the Voinovich School and Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation ensured best practices in prevention efforts.
4. Future Goals and Sustainability
Coalitions are working to secure additional funding for sustained prevention efforts.
Plans to expand outreach and educational campaigns to further reduce underage drinking rates.
Ongoing community engagement ensures local input and adaptability of strategies.
The SPF-PFS initiative in Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs Counties is a data-driven, evidence-informed effort that empowers communities to proactively address youth substance misuse, fostering healthier environments for future generations.
For more details, visit the SPF-PFS SEO website.
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