Mental Health Support and Resources

Mental Health/Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drug Prevention and Intervention Resources

The following information is provided as a courtesy for parents, faculty and staff members to easily access some general resources available for assistance outside of school. The following resources are intended to be informative, helpful, and used at your own discretion.

Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County: Mental Health Recovery Board or 330) 673-1756

• Offers comprehensive information, resources, referrals, community guides, and fact sheets
• Visit:

HELPLINES: Addiction Helpline- (330) 678-3006 for 24 hour help/crisis call- (330) 296-3555 or (330) 678-4357

Ohio Crisis Text Line: Immediate help for those experiencing a stressful situation. This is a 24/7 Crisis Text Line. Text 4Hope to 741741  to be connected to a Crisis Counselor.  Trained Crisis Counselors are on standby to provide a personal response and information on a range of issues, including suicidal thoughts, bullying, and depression, self-harm and more.

Prevention Action Alliance – A certified prevention agency promoting healthy lives through the prevention of substance misuse and fostering mental health wellness. Offers parent newsletters, information, toolkits on substance misuse, prevention, and the latest program and events via email.

• Sign-up today for the START TALKING Toolkit at:
  • Parents360 RX Medicine Abuse Action Kit
  • Sign-up today for the KNOW Parent Newsletter at:
  • “Parents Who Host, Lose The Most:  Don’t Be a Party to Teenage Drinking” Campaign

Al-Anon Family Groups – Hudson Saturday Serenity Alateen Meets at 11:00 a.m. Saturday First Congregational Church, 47 Aurora Street, Hudson, OH Contact:(440) 637-4704 Al-Anon meeting same time for sober parent.

Red Flags National – A framework and Toolkit for Mental Health Education. Offers resources for helping your child with their mental health.

SAMHSA: (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Mental health and substance abuse related information, resources, data and publications. Twitter @samhsagov  

National Institute on Drug Abuse

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) – Provides extensive, detailed information on various adolescent and school health topics, data, programs, and research.

(***The websites below are aimed at teens.  Parents/Guardians review and refer at your discretion)

NIDA for Teens: Teens, Parents and Teachers get the latest facts on how drugs affect the brain and body. Featuring videos, games, blog post and more!

Thetruth.com – The Truth focuses on spreading awareness and inspiring action in the fight to end smoking.

Tobaccofreekids.org – An advocacy organization working to reduce tobacco use and its deadly consequences.