Project Amp is a near-age peer-delivered, evidence-informed prevention and early intervention program for adolescents. Delivered over 4-6 sessions, the program is designed to prevent and delay substance use by reducing risk factors and strengthening protective factors.
Funded through the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health SOS 4.0 Grant, the MHARS Board hosted a 32-hour training from September 13-17, connecting young adults with lived experience to specialized training and two Ohio credentials. This effort represented a coordinated partnership with Ohio Pro, who assisted in recruiting peers from the statewide network, and C4 Innovations, the trainers and developers of the Project Amp program. Tonya Birney, Director of Prevention Service at the MHARS Board of Lorain County reflected, "It's exciting to see our 16 cohort participants travel from across the state to get certified in Project AMP. Now, as Certified Youth Peer Recovery Support Specialists and Prevention Professionals, they're ready to help adolescents in their counties overcome SUD and mental health challenges."
Participants were trained in the Project Amp model, Motivational Interviewing, positive youth development, and trauma-informed, person-centered care.
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month! At the Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County we want you to know that the days after someone leaves a hospital or emergency room are among the most difficult. Follow-up care and a call within 72 hours can change everything. Suicide prevention is possible: 988lifeline.org/professionals/best-practices
If you or someone you know is in an immediate crisis, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or you can go to the Lorain County Crisis Recovery Center at 6130 S. Broadway in Lorain, where walk-in 24/7 care is always available.
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September is National Recovery Month! At the Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County we want you to know that when people have access to wellness resources, mental health services, and recovery support, they can build vibrant lives worth protecting every day.
If you are ready to start your journey to recovery know that you are not alone. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or you can go to the Lorain County Crisis Recovery Center at 6130 S. Broadway in Lorain with walk-in care available 24/7. You can also go to our website at mharslc.org/ for more resources.
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