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ASAP is a coalition that engages strategic partnerships to solve our community's substance abuse problems. Join us! SE Warren, OH 44484

We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Building, 4076 Youngstown Warren Rd.

10/09/2026

Substance use disorders are mental health conditions. Like other mental health conditions, they can affect a person’s thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and daily life. They deserve understanding, treatment, and support—not shame or judgment.

Mental health and substance use can also occur together, which is why looking at the whole person matters. When we understand the connection, we can better recognize when someone needs help and create pathways to compassionate, effective care.

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, let’s challenge the stigma surrounding addiction and change the way we talk about substance use.

💜 Choose understanding over judgment.
💜 Encourage people to seek support.
💜 Remember that recovery is possible.

A person is more than their addiction. Their story doesn’t end with a diagnosis.

10/06/2026

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! 📣 You’re invited to the TCMHRB Provider Resource Fair, created specifically for the professionals who help individuals and families access the services and support they need. 🤝💙

Hosted by the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board in partnership with Trumbull County peer supporters, this is an opportunity for peer support workers, case managers, behavioral health providers, and other community professionals to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the network of resources available to the people we serve.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority – 1st Floor Conference Room
4076 Youngstown Rd SE, Suite 101, Warren, OH 44484

🍴 Food will be available from the Patty Wagon Food Truck!

Come meet participating organizations, including Ohio Jobs & Family Services, Goodwill, TriYounity, and more. Learn about available resources, build professional connections, and discover ways we can better collaborate across our community.

Connect. Collaborate. Strengthen our community.

We look forward to seeing our behavioral health partners there! 💙

09/29/2026

The words we use can either build a bridge to recovery—or create another barrier. 💜 Addiction is often surrounded by shame, judgment, and misconceptions. Believing that someone simply needs more willpower or that addiction is a personal failure can make it harder for people to acknowledge what they’re experiencing and reach out for help. We can help change that.

💬 Choose person-first language. A person is more than their addiction. Words like “person with a substance use disorder” recognize the individual—not just the condition.

👂 Listen without judgment. Creating a safe space for honest conversations can help someone feel less alone and more comfortable seeking support.

📖 Share stories of recovery. Real experiences can challenge stereotypes and remind others that change is possible.

🤝 Support treatment and recovery. Seeking help is not something to be ashamed of. Treatment and recovery support can be important steps toward a healthier life.

Reducing stigma doesn’t mean ignoring the realities or consequences of addiction. It means making sure shame isn’t another barrier standing between someone and the help they need.

This Recovery Month, let’s change the conversation from judgment to understanding, shame to support, and hopelessness to possibility.
Recovery is possible. And everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue it. 💜

09/28/2026

Understanding addiction is an important part of supporting recovery. 💜Addiction can affect a person’s health, relationships, work, and daily life. It can make it difficult to stop using a substance even when someone wants to—and recovery often requires more than willpower alone.

Treatment can look different from person to person and may include:

🧠 Behavioral therapy — helps people identify triggers, change harmful patterns, and develop healthier ways to cope.
💊 Medications — for some substance use disorders, medications can help manage cravings and withdrawal while supporting recovery.
🩺 Integrated care — treating mental health and substance use concerns together can provide more complete support when both are present.
🤝 Peer support — connecting with others who understand the recovery journey can provide encouragement, accountability, and a sense of belonging.

And recovery may not happen in one attempt. Setbacks do not erase progress, and needing continued support does not mean treatment has failed.

The more we understand addiction and recovery, the better equipped we are to offer meaningful support and connect people with the help they need.
Education creates understanding. Understanding creates compassion. And compassion can open the door to recovery. 💜

09/25/2026

While the Recovery Rally is a day of a celebration, it's also a chance for individuals to reflect on their own recovery journey and remember those we've lost to addiction and overdose. Our Executive Director April Caraway shared some powerful words with us at this year's Rally about finding your purpose through recovery.

Take a listen and share it with others 💜

09/24/2026

So much of what we do wouldn't be possible without the support of our staff, ASAP Coalition members and volunteers.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and volunteered their time to make our 2026 Recovery Rally a success!

09/22/2026

Recovery deserves to be supported and celebrated 💜 And a little bit of rain couldn't dampen our spirits at the 2026 Recovery Rally. Together, we honored those we’ve lost, celebrated those in recovery and lifted up the resources that help make recovery possible. Check out the full event recap!

09/19/2026

From the first step to the final cheer, today was all about recovery. 💜

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 ASAP Recovery Rally & Walk today! Whether you were supporting someone in recovery, finding your own path to recovery, currently in recovery, or honoring someone you’ve lost to addiction we are so grateful you were there.

Today was a reminder that no one has to walk this journey alone.

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09/18/2026

Tomorrow, we’re stepping up to the plate for recovery! 💜🎉⚾ The 2026 ASAP Recovery Rally & Walk is just one day away, and we’re getting ready for an incredible day celebrating recovery, hope, connection, and community!

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join us! Bring your family, bring your friends, and come be part of a FREE community event! Sign up and learn more at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asap-recovery-rally-and-walk-2026-registration-1993860864519?aff=oddtdtcreator

📅 Tomorrow — Saturday, September 19
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 717 Credit Union Field at Eastwood | Niles, Ohio

Whether you’re celebrating your own recovery, supporting someone you love, or simply want to stand with our community, there’s a place for you here. See you tomorrow!

09/17/2026

It’s almost time to RALLY! 🙌 Join us this Saturday for a celebration of recovery!

Gina from ASAP is getting us ready for the Recovery Rally & Walk, and we want YOU there! Come celebrate recovery, connect with your community, find support, enjoy some fun, and help us show Trumbull County that recovery is possible—and no one has to walk the journey alone. 🚶‍♀️💜

📅 THIS SATURDAY, September 19
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 717 Credit Union Field at Eastwood | Niles, Ohio

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asap-recovery-rally-and-walk-2026-registration-1993860864519?aff=oddtdtcreator

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your hope. Let’s rally together! 💜

Address

4076 Youngstown Road SE
Warren, OH
44484

Telephone

+13306752765

Website

http://www.trumbullmhrb.org/

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