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08/28/2026

💜 Coming Together for Overdose Awareness

Last night, our community came together for the Allen County Drug Overdose Awareness Event to remember those we have lost, honor those whose lives have been impacted by substance use and overdose, and stand together in support of recovery, hope, and healing.

Events like this remind us that behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story. We are grateful to everyone who attended, shared their experiences, offered support, and helped bring awareness to this important issue.

Thank you to all of the community partners, organizations, volunteers, and individuals who helped make this event possible. 💜

Together, we remember. Together, we support. Together, we can make a difference.

08/28/2026

📍 LOCATION UPDATE — PLEASE NOTE!

We want to make sure you can find us this Saturday for Overdose Awareness Day in St. Marys.

💜 Overdose Awareness Day Event
📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Mill Street Park
100 W. High Street, St. Marys, OH

Please note: The address previously printed on our flyers was incorrect. The correct location is 100 W. High Street at Mill Street Park.

Join us as we come together to remember those we have lost, support those affected by substance use and overdose, and raise awareness in our community. 💜

We hope to see you there!

08/27/2026

Join us today from 4pm - 7pm 💜

💜 Allen County Overdose Awareness Day is Thursday, August 27.

Join us as we come together to raise awareness, remember those we’ve lost, and support individuals and families impacted by substance use.

📅 Thursday, August 27 | 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center of Lima/Allen County, Lima

Help us spread the word and make sure those who need support know they’re not alone.

08/25/2026

🎓💙 Starting College with Support!

PASS staff were out at Ohio Northern University and OSU Lima/Rhodes State College during move-in and the first day of college, passing out hygiene kits and medication lock boxes to help students start the school year prepared, supported, and safe.

We’re proud to be part of their journey from day one! 💙

08/22/2026

🏈 Prevention is taking the field!

This September, we're passing along more than footballs! Special footballs featuring Overdose Awareness and Problem Gambling prevention messages will be making their way into the stands at three local high school football games.

Keep an eye out for the special footballs — and pass the message along!

Because prevention is a team sport. 🏈

08/20/2026

School-related stress doesn’t always look obvious. When adults know what to look for, they can show up for kids in the ways they actually need.

08/19/2026

All Hands on Deck!

Our PASS team was all hands on deck this week, packing hygiene bags and stress kits to support our community! 💜

Some of these hygiene bags will be distributed to students at local colleges during their orientation weeks, helping students start the school year with a few essentials and a reminder that their well-being matters.

We’re also preparing hygiene bags and stress kits to share at the Allen County Drug Overdose Awareness Event on Thursday, August 27, from 4–7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center.

This event is FREE and open to the public, and we hope you’ll join us as our community comes together to remember, raise awareness, support one another, and work toward preventing overdose deaths.

A big thank-you to our PASS staff for pitching in and getting these bags ready! 💜

08/09/2026

Join us for an Overdose Awareness Event as we come together to remember lives lost, support those affected by substance use, and share resources for hope and healing.

Two opportunities to attend:

Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Civic Center, Lima,

Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Mill Park, 101 W. Spring Street, St. Marys

There is no cost to attend. Everyone is welcome to join us as we raise awareness, honor loved ones, and stand together in support of our community.

Please share to help spread the word.

07/29/2026

Stay informed about behavioral health resources and important community updates!

Sign up for Notify, a free text alert service from Allen County Public Health and the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties.

Receive updates on:
✔ Services & Resources
✔ Narcan Distribution
✔ Overdose Spike Alerts
✔ Behavioral Health Education
✔ Community Events

To sign up:
📱 Text START to 888-701-2578 (ALRT)

You’ll receive a link to customize your notification preferences. By default, you’ll be subscribed to all topics, but you can choose the alerts that matter most to you.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with family, friends, colleagues, and community members!

07/14/2026

Thank you Emily!

The Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) program is hosting weekly seminars on managing life and making healthy lifestyle choices.