2018 Week of Appreciation

2018
Week of Appreciation

#BringingHelpBringingHope
As the State of Ohio continues to face an opioid issue of epidemic proportion in communities throughout Ohio, we want to take a moment to highlight the good work that is being done by individuals on the front lines of this fight. The Ohio Governor’s Office, Office of Ohio’s Attorney General, and the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) have collaborated to host a “Week of Appreciation” taking place during the week of April 9-15, 2018. The goal of this week-long series of activities is to highlight the tremendous work going on in communities throughout Ohio to address the opiate epidemic and to specifically show appreciation to frontline workers.

Coordinated through the county Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Boards, there will be events to specifically give thanks to the brave men and women who are saving lives and leading others into recovery. Acts of gratitude could range from individual acknowledgements to public events and other acts of appreciation to those who are working on the front line of this epidemic.

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Akron West Side Leader: Summit ADM observing appreciation week for frontline workers, first responders
Ashtabula Star Beacon: Letter to the Editor: Showing Your Appreciation
Ashtabula Star Beacon: Taking care of the front lines
The Athens Messenger: The front lines of the opioid epidemic
The Athens News: Many locals deserve praise for front-line work on opioid crisis
Bellefontaine Examiner: Bringing help, bringing hope
BG Independent News: First responders honored for giving opiate addicts second, third, and more chances
Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune: Thank yous, help to be given to 1st responders
Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune: Thank you, 1st responders
Brown County Letter to the Editor
Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum: Workers, volunteers thanked for efforts to fight opioid epidemic
Canton Repository: Overdose victims thank rescue crews that saved them
Chillicothe Gazette: Paint Valley ADAMH hopes to help first responders cope with stresses of work
Circleville Herald: Paint Valley ADAMH plans for First Responder Appreciation
Circleville Herald: Celebrating First Responders Appreciation Week
Columbus Dispatch: Appreciation for frontline fighters in opiate epidemic
The Daily Jeffersonian: Letter to the Editor: This week is "Week of Appreciation"
The Daily Jeffersonian: First responders in drug fight recognized
Elyria Chronicle Telegram: First responders get gift baskets in gratitude for fight against opioids
EMS World: Ohio Community Thanks First Responders on Front Lines of Opioid Epidemic
Galion Inquirer: Local leaders honor first responders in opioid crisis
Gallia Hometown Herald: Bringing Help, Bringing Hope. Thank you.
Gallia Hometown Herald: Call to Action: Thank a First Responder
Gallipolis Daily Tribune: Call to thanks for first responders
Gallipolis Daily Tribune: Fighting the good fight
Gallipolis Daily Tribune: Gallia proclamations announced
The Highland County Press: Local leaders join in Highland County Day of Appreciation for area first responders
The Hillsboro Times Gazette: Honoring Highland County's first responders
Huron County Week of Appreciation Radio PSA
Ironton Tribune: ADAMHS Board Resolution Approved
Ironton Tribune: Event to honor first responders
Ironton Tribune: Event praises efforts of first responders
Ironton Tribune: Praise for our heroes
Jackson County Times-Journal: Week of Appreciation set for April 9-16
The Journal and the Noble County Leader: Mental Health Boards 'Bring Help, Bring Hope'
Kent-Ravenna Record Herald: 'Bringing Help. Bringing Hope.'
Lima News: Mental Health Board recognizes first responders
Lisbon Morning Journal: Letter: The good fight
The Logan Daily News: First responders "Bringing Help, Bringing Hope" to community
Lorain Morning Journal: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Board of Lorain County delivers baskets to first responders
Lorain Morning Journal: Lorain County officials thanking first responders
Marion Star: Event honored first responders on front line of the opioid epidemic
The Medina Gazette: Medina County Opiate Task Force honors those fighting opiate epidemic
Mental Health and Recovery Board of Wayne and Holmes Counties Thank You Letter
Morgan County Herald: April 4 Letter to the Editor
Mount Vernon News: County pledges its support for first responders
Newark Advocate: First at an overdose, police say 'two doses of narcan is never enough'
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Newsletter: Appreciation Week to Honor Professionals on Front Lines of Opioid Epidemic
Perry County Tribune: Letter to the Editor by Vickie Hare, Executive Director of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board
Perry County Tribune: Letter to the Editor by Perry Behavioral Health Choices
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel: Week of Appreciation set for those on front lines of opioid epidemic
Preble County Letter to the Editor
Putnam County Sentinel: Appreciation week for opioid professionals
The Record-Courier: Letter: Thanks to those helping addicts recover
Richland Source: Local leaders team April 13 for day of appreciation battling Ohio's opioid epidemic
Salem News: MHRS: What Columbiana County is doing about opiate epidemic
Springfield News-Sun: Springfield health board honors first responders with Thank You Week
Steubenville Herald-Star: Guest Column: Bringing Help, Bringing Hope
Steubenville Herald-Star: First responders
The Telegram: Week of April 9-13 proclaimed a 'Week of Appreciation' for those battling opioid epidemic
This Week Community News: Appreciation for front-line fighters in opiate epidemic
Times Reporter: Local perspective: Work in local battle against opioids to be recognized
Times Reporter: Wesley Halter and other first-responders honored for service in addiction crisis
Urbana Daily Citizen: First responders applauded
The Van Wert Times Bulletin: Bringing Help, Bringing Hope. Thank You. --Letter to the Editor
The Vinton County Courier: Communities coming together to face opioid crisis
The Vinton County Courier: 317 Board recognizes first responders, advises self-care
Wapakoneta Daily News: Appreciation day scheduled for county's first responders
The Washington Court House Record-Herald: Bringing Help. Bringing Hope.
WCMJ 96: Guernsey County Honors Local first responders battling the opioid epidemic
WCSM 96.7: April 9-16 is a week to honor first responders in the opioid epidemic
WCSM 96.7: Tri-County Alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services board of Mercer, Van Wert, and Paulding Counties talks about the opioid epidemic
The Wellington Enterprise: 'Thank you for what you do,' say those grateful for police, firefighters, EMTs
WHIZ News: Not all superheroes wear capes
Wilmington News-Journal: Mental Health Recovery Services of Warren-Clinton Counties celebrates first responders in opioid epidemic
WLIO-TV Your Hometown Stations: Appreciation Week
WLIO-TV Your Hometown Stations: First responders of opioid epidemic get appreciation from city and state officials
WTOL-TV: Wood County spends the week thanking law enforcement and first responders who battle opioid epidemic
WTOV9: Thanks given to first responders
WTUZ 99.9: ADAMHS Board Recognizes Local First Responders
Xenia Daily Gazette: Thank a first responder today
Zanesville Times Recorder: Carrel on thanking first responders

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Our thanks to Governor Kasich's Administration including the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Office of Attorney General Mike DeWine, CareSource, and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America for their support!