About
About
The Butler County Prevention Coalition and Addiction Taskforce is a group of community members, leaders, advocates and experts dedicated to ending the drug epidemic in our community. The Butler County General Health District, Butler County Mental Health Addiction and Recovery Services Board, and the Butler County Prevention Coalition have come together to streamline our work and join with community partners to make a bigger impact. We are a comprehensive group with a variety of resources that help guide access to care, when and where people need it most. We connect prevention options to treatment specialists to public health officials to law enforcement, bringing together the right resources for real results that make a real difference.
Mission
Our mission is respecting the dignity of all people. We will work together to prevent & eliminate substance misuse and overdose deaths in Butler County, so empowered, resilient and purpose-driven youth, families, and communities can thrive.
Who We Are
We are a collaborative action team who provide information and resources to those who need it most. We develop immediate action plans and work groups when a need develops if we don’t have a resource immediately available.
On this website, you will find our latest data and helpful resources on ways to combat addiction. You can learn where to get naloxone, how to get into treatment and find events near you.
We all have a role to play in ending the overdose crisis. What’s yours?
Coordinators:
- Martina Weber, Director of Special Projects, Butler County Mental Health Recovery and Addiction Services Board
- Porcha Gragston, Prevention Coalition Coordinator, Family and Children First Council
- Tyrina Taylor, Drug Overdose Prevention Coordinator, Butler County General Health District
6 Subcommittees
The Task Force consists of 6 Subcommittees:
Acute Care
Empowering people to improve their lives.
Cross Systems
Helping to integrate services across different service delivery systems.
Harm Reduction
Everyone can learn how to use naloxone and carry it with them to help stop an opioid overdose.
Law Enforcement
We understand that addiction is better treated as a medical condition than a crime.
Prevention
We can stop the harm of drug use by supporting people as early as possible.
Recovery Housing / Treatment
Anyone who is ready for treatment can get help when they are ready.
We all have a role to play in ending the overdose crisis. Join a subcommittee to get involved.
Local Strategic Plan
Here you can view a copy of our strategic plan for addiction in Butler County. Click the button below.
