https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/categories/27/news-flash/feed.rss Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:40:59 Z News Flash - HCPH Recovery Connections en https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/416/additional-drug-testing-strips-are-now-legal-to-distribute Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:12:03 Z Susan Fithen 416@/discussions For more information, follow the links below. Approval of Instruments to Reduce Drug Poisoning Instruments to Reduce Drug Poisoning https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/361/ocaar-recovery-supports-heat-map Tue, 16 May 2023 12:58:18 Z Hannah Schilling 361@/discussions This is an interactive tool that tells the story of recovery supports across the state. This new resource is available to the public on OCAAR's website. The heat map utilizes data from the CDC's Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) which uses U.S. census data to track the social vulnerability of every... https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/356/overdose-deaths-decline-in-ky Mon, 01 May 2023 14:18:20 Z Rachael Acra 356@/discussions I saw this article and thought it would be worth a share! Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky have fell for the first time in 4 years! They have declined by 5%. Gov. Andy Beshear stated, "This remains a public health crisis that we must continue to work together to address. “We have done a lot of work... https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/327/food-insecurity-snap-benefits-have-expired Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:28:42 Z Hannah Schilling 327@/discussions The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's (SNAP) emergency allotments have expired. As of March 2023, SNAP benefits many relied on to buy food, groceries, and other basic needs are no longer available. The benefits made a significant impact for those struggling during the pandemic. A study... https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/314/drug-emojis-used-in-ohio Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:54:25 Z Melanie Gibboney 314@/discussions The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) has observed emojis on social media and electronic communications to indicate marketing, sale and purchase of illicit drugs in Ohio. See the Bulletin here for more information about the latest trends... https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/313/individuals-with-lived-experience-needed-for-work-groups Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:13:49 Z Hannah Schilling 313@/discussions Please see the link below and share with your workgroups: Application: Individuals with Lived Experience Needed for Work Groups - Strategies to End Homelessness I’ve also attached the flyer that you can share at your sites. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns on this process. https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/310/multi-industry-job-fair-march-23-2023 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:03:31 Z Michelle Gabbard 310@/discussions https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jobnewsusacom-cincinnati-job-fair-multi-industry-hiring-event-tickets-528623526197?aff=ebdssbdestsearch https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/311/cincinnati-career-fair-april-26 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:03:31 Z Michelle Gabbard 311@/discussions https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cincinnati-career-fair-tickets-122693831553?aff=ebdssbdestsearch https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/309/entry-level-virtual-job-fair-march-30 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:04:42 Z Michelle Gabbard 309@/discussions https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cincinnati-job-fair-cincinnati-career-fair-tickets-564000890847?aff=ebdssbdestsearch https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/304/march-2023-relink-newsletter Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:48:33 Z Hannah Schilling 304@/discussions Check out some upcoming trainings, information sessions & community updates March ReLink Newsletter Featuring Hamilton County Public Healths own Tyler Meenach https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/273/healthcare-burnout-education Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:45:19 Z Hannah Schilling 273@/discussions Register Here https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/262/harm-reduction-success-fentanyl-test-strips-legalized-good-samaritan-law-expanded Wed, 28 Dec 2022 20:46:45 Z Melanie Gibboney 262@/discussions https://www.harmreductionohio.org/harm-reduction-wins-fentanyl-test-strips-legalized-good-samaritan-law-expanded/ https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/255/prince-of-peace-winter-shelter Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:35:50 Z Hannah Schilling 255@/discussions PRINCE OF PEACE WINTER SHELTER OVERVIEW: The Prince of Peace Winter Shelter will start the evening of Tuesday, December 13th and run through Feb. 28th, 2023. The shelter will open at 9pm and end at 7am. Once we open, the shelter will open every night regardless of temperature. All candidates... https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/248/hamilton-county-rent-and-utility-relief-program Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:03:20 Z Hannah Schilling 248@/discussions HAMILTON COUNTY RESIDENT, PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Hamilton County Rent and Utility Relief Program is back! Hamilton County is now taking applications for rent and utility assistance for up to 12 months in past-due rent and utilities and/or three months in future rent for tenants who live in Hamilton... https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/227/national-drug-take-back-day-2022 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:08:45 Z Hannah Schilling 227@/discussions Saturday, October 29th, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Too often, unused and expired medications find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. Bringing unused and expired medications to a Drug Take Back Day collection site protects you, your family, and your... https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/207/monkey-pox-fact-sheet Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:58:00 Z Hannah Schilling 207@/discussions Please refer to the attached flyer for For current guidance and vaccine information through Hamilton County Public Health https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/182/prevention-action-alliance-g-a-p-network-offering-free-webinars-and-trainings Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:30:35 Z Zimani Betts 182@/discussions The Prevention Action Alliance & G.A.P Network are Offering Free Webinars and Trainings throughout the entire summer This is a great opportunity to earn educational credits to anyone participating in the Prevention Education series that is currently being offered by HCPH and PreventionFIRST! To... https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/181/prevention-action-alliance-g-a-p-free-trainings-and-webinars Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:17:56 Z Zimani Betts 181@/discussions Prevention Action Alliance/ G.A.P Offering Free Trainings and Webinars This is a great way to earn educational credits for those participating in the Prevention Education Series that is currently being offered through HCPH and PreventionFirst! To register or learn more about these opportunities... https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/171/peer-e-licensingcertification-technical-assistance-hubs Wed, 04 May 2022 14:27:18 Z Hannah Schilling 171@/discussions Five peer organizations have partnered with OhioPRO and OhioMHAS to create technical assistance call centers for peers. These centers will be staffed by certified peer recovery supporters who will be available to answer any questions regarding the new e-Licensing platform. They have received... https://recoveryconnections.hcph.org/discussion/123/recovery-housing-concerns Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:11:57 Z Philip Graham 123@/discussions Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH) has received several complaints about recovery housing run by Recovery Center of Ohio in recent weeks. The complaints have ranged from reports of drug use and overdoses by house managers, falsified drug testing of residents, and harassment of female residents by...