Goals
“Clermont County, in many ways, was not prepared for the opiate epidemic that has impacted many systems and our
entire community. However, the increase in awareness about addiction and the willingness of so many agencies and citizens
to help develop a plan to address the epidemic that includes providing information on the issue, preventing more people
from starting use, and assisting those already addicted, has been the catalyst of a belief that together we can
successfully fight to diminish this epidemic.”
– Karen J. Scherra, Executive Director
Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board
Increase understanding of addiction to lessen stigma and dispel myths about addiction and those who are addicted
Advocate for more school-based
prevention funding
Increase knowledge and availability
of prescription drug boxes
Educate prescribers about the dangers
of opioid prescriptions
OPIATE TASK FORCE GOALS TO PREVENT OPIATE MISUSE
Create awareness of the existing prevention resources in the community
Clermont County Save Line: 513.528.SAVE (7283)
Educate the community about opiate abuse, including the symptoms of opiate abuse
Prevention Strategies