The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the largest grassroots organization in the nation that works to support those who have been impacted by mental illness. The Butler County NAMI chapter promotes metal health awareness throughout the community, and provides support to individuals and their families through peer groups, a crisis hotline, and educational […]
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It doesn’t take long for that initial high from heroin to fade. Within hours of taking the drug, users find themselves crashing into withdrawal symptoms that only feel better if they use again. And again. And again. It’s the same pattern with any addictive substance, and there comes a point when people want out of […]
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Opiate addiction is one of the major challenges facing our community today. Whether you have a family member dealing with addiction or are concerned with how to help others find support, join us for an interactive learning session that will educate attendees on addiction and where to find treatment and support they need to overcome […]
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Community First Pharmacy, located at 210 S. Second Street in Hamilton, has become one of only 23 pharmacies in Ohio approved to dispense Narcan, the drug that reverses the effects of heroin and opiate-related overdoses, without a prescription. This was made possible through a partnership with the Butler County Mental Health and Addiction Services Board. […]
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When clients first walk through the doors of Community Behavioral Health, they almost all have one trait in common: they think they are alone in their struggles. It doesn’t take long for people to realize two things: they have Community Behavioral Health advocates in their corner to help them get their lives back on track, […]
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