Hope Alliance

The Monroe County HOPE Alliance Coalition consists of community members from the surrounding area working toward the common goal of substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, and human exploitation prevention. We welcome anyone who might be interested in helping us create change.

The HOPE Alliance website can be found here: HOPE Alliance (Monroe County)

Coalition Meetings

HOPE Alliance coalition meetings are held at Monroe County OSU Extension office or through Zoom every 1st Thursday of the month at 1:00pm.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/99517330912

Meeting ID: 995 1733 0912

For more information, please feel free to contact us at: mchopealliance@gmail.com

Medication Drop Off Sites

Monroe County, Ohio

Bellwood Drugs

135 S Main Street

Woodsfield, OH 43793

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment. Please dispose of any unused or expired medications at one of these designated medication droff off sites. For other locations or to receive a disposable pouch, please contact our coalition for more information.

Warning Signs of Suicide

Often talking or writing about death, dying or suicide

Making comments about being hopeless, helpless or worthless

Expressions of having no reason for living; no sense of purpose in life; saying things like "It would be better if I wasn't here" or "I want out."

Increased alcohol and/or drug misuse

Withdrawal from friends, family and community

Reckless behavior or more risky activities, seeminglywithout thinking

Dramatic mood changes

Talking about feeling trapped or being a burden to others

Risk Factors for Suicide

Previous suicide attempt(s)

A history of suicide in the family

Substance misuse

Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder)

Access to lethal means (e.g., keeping firearms in the home)

Losses and other events (for example, the breakup of a relationship or a death, academic failures, legal difficulties, financial difficulties, bullying)

History of trauma or abuse

Chronic physical illness, including chronic pain

Exposure to the suicidal behavior of others

Community Resources

CRISIS TEXT LINE (24-Hour Crisis Counseling)

Text “HOME” to 741741

Ohio CareLine (Toll-Free Emotional Support Call Service)

1-800-720-9616

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24hours)

1-800-273-8255

The Trevor Lifeline (24/7 Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Persons under 25)

1-866-488-7386

Mental Health and Recovery Board(MHRB) of Belmont County

Phone: 740-695-9998

Crisis Hotline: 1-800-354-4357

https://bhmboard.org/resources/

Southeast, Inc. Crisis Services

1-800-354-4357

The National Council on Problem Gambling

202-547-9204

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio

614-750-9899