Summit County Community Partnership

Did you know?

Prevention isn't just about saying, "no." It's about:
• Building strong families
• Supporting mental wellness
• Teaching healthy coping skills
• Creating positive opportunities for youth
• Connecting people with trusted adults

Strong communities help prevent substance misuse before it starts.

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Self-care helps build resilience.

Healthy habits like:
🍎 Eating nutritious meals
🚶 Going for a walk
📚 Reading
🧘‍♂️ Practicing mindfulness
😴 Getting enough sleep

Can reduce stress and help us better handle life's challenges. Small healthy choices add up.

SAVE THE DATE: 10-24-2026

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. This is why it's so important to clean out your medicine cabinets and there's never been an easier way to do it than on Drug Take Back Day.

To find a collection site near you visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

October is Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month!

Throughout the month, we'll be sharing resources, prevention tips, facts, and ways we can all work together to build healthier communities. Prevention starts with education, supportive relationships, and open conversations. Every person has a role to play in helping young people make healthy choices.

Join us this month as we work together to strengthen Summit County.

Healthy communities don't happen by chance, they happen because people come together.

Your support allows SCCP to continue connecting schools, families, community organizations, and local leaders through prevention initiatives that make a lasting impact.

Thank you for believing in our mission.

Sometimes I’m fine really means: “I don’t want to burden anyone else with my problems” or “I can’t tell my partner I lost more money sports betting after I promised I’d stop.”

Check in. Listen before you problem-solve. Showing your loved one you care goes a long way to fighting hopelessness.

Need someone to listen? Call 988 (Mental Health Hotline) or 1-800-MY-RESET (National Gambling Helpline). Call 911 for emergencies.

Concerned about a loved one’s gambling and want to learn more? Cuyahoga Problem Gambling Coalition - https://www.adamhscc.org/home

Hope grows when communities come together. As National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month comes to a close, let's remember that supporting mental health isn't limited to September.

Every day, we can:
🌟 Practice kindness.
🌟 Listen without judgment.
🌟 Encourage others to seek help when they need it.
🌟 Remind people they matter.

At Summit County Community Partnership, we're committed to strengthening our community through education, prevention, and connection. If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Together, we can create a community where hope always has a place.

Gambling should be fun, not fast. Know your odds. Set your limits. And if you’re losing more money than you feel comfortable with? Consider taking a break.

Wonder if you should be concerned? Scan the QR code below to rate your risk.

To learn more: Cuyahoga Problem Gambling Coalition - https://www.adamhscc.org/home, Pause Before You Play - https://pausebeforeyouplay.org/.

The weekend is here, and fall is in full swing! Whether you're looking for family fun, a chance to unwind, or a way to stay active, Summit County has plenty of ways to enjoy the season.

Friday Funday Challenge:
See how many of these you can check off this weekend!

✅ Take a walk and collect colorful fall leaves.
✅ Visit a local park or trail.
✅ Sip on warm apple c***r or hot chocolate.
✅ Decorate a pumpkin (no carving required! 🎃).
✅ Watch a football game with family or friends.
✅ Take a screen-free hour and enjoy the outdoors.
✅ Share something you're thankful for with someone you care about.

Sometimes the best weekends are the simplest ones. Spending time with people who make you laugh, getting outside, and making healthy choices can do wonders for your mind and body.