The Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan is organizing Walk in for Recovery events to provide individuals with opioid use disorder an opportunity to connect to treatment. This annual event honors those who help people affected by drug, alcohol and gambling addiction and raises funds to support the nonprofit organization's recovery mission. The event includes scholarships, dinner, opening remarks, live and silent auctions and an award ceremony. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced the addition of national American Sign Language (ASL) services for people who are deaf and hard of hearing by 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, as part of ongoing efforts to expand access to behavioral health care for underserved communities.
Overdose Awareness Day is also held at Kent Kent Wired in September to raise awareness about addiction and recovery. This year's conference will discuss the framework of the social determinants of health and the Community Fundraising for Impact for Change (CCIM4C) model, which is focused on reducing health inequities. Several communities have participated in community processes to plan and implement the prevention of substance use disorder (SUD) and the promotion of mental health through collaboration. The Walk in for Recovery event is a great way for individuals affected by addiction to connect with treatment options. It also provides an opportunity to honor those who help people affected by drug, alcohol and gambling addiction. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has also taken steps to expand access to behavioral health care for underserved communities.
The conference this year will discuss how several communities have participated in community processes to plan and implement the prevention of substance use disorder (SUD) and the promotion of mental health through collaboration.
