Substance Use Resources for Children & Teens

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Substance Use Support for Children and Teens

In 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that youth aged 12-17 drank alcohol in the prior month, and 13.8 percent of youth aged 12-17 used illicit drugs in the previous year.

The need for youth-focused prevention and treatment has never been greater.

The Geauga County Board of MH & RS works with partners throughout our continuum of care to ensure that children and youth have access to appropriate prevention messaging and programming, and that treatment and support for families experiencing youth substance use are available when they need it most.

Our Strategy

Prevention and Early Intervention

  • Education programs in schools, youth centers, and faith-based organizations that teach coping skills, healthy decision-making, and resilience.

Accessible Treatment and Support Services

  • Youth-specific treatment programs that are developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and family-centered.
  • Integrated mental health and substance use services, since many children struggle with both.
  • School-based Therapeutic Behavioral Support (TBS) workers who can provide ongoing support without stigma.

Family and Caregiver Support

  • Family First Council removes barriers through prevention, early intervention, and the provision of services to support the entire family.
  • Peer support networks where families can share experiences and resources.
  • Respite and case management to help families navigate complex systems.

Safe and Supportive Environments

  • Mentorship programs through Torchlight Youth Mentoring Alliance that connect youth with caring adults who model healthy lifestyles.

Policy and Systems-Level Supports

  • Partnerships among schools, healthcare, law enforcement, and community organizations to create coordinated responses.
  • Diversion programs to keep youth out of the justice system and connected to treatment instead.
  • Funding for prevention and youth treatment programs, ensuring equity in access for all families.

Reducing Stigma

  • Training for teachers, police, and community leaders on how to respond with compassion and support rather than punishment.

Substance Use Providers for Children and Teens

The Geauga County Board of Mental Health & Recovery Services provides a client-centered path to recovery by ensuring that treatment, prevention, and support services are available when people need them in our community.

Catholic Charities

  • 602 South Street Chardon, OH 44024
440.285.3537
In Geauga County, Catholic Charities offers a number of programs encompassing several service areas including early intervention services and education, employment services, and mental health and substance abuse programs for families & children. Our programs serve individuals of all faiths and ethnicities, and help people grow and thrive from youth all the way to those in their late stages of life.
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Family Pride of Northeast Ohio

  • 695 South Street Chardon, OH 44024
440.286.1553
Family Pride focuses on mental health services to meet your unique needs. We offer individual, couples, and family services in your own comfort zone. Family Pride makes accessing services easier by offering counseling and case management in the home, office, school, via telehealth or in your community.
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Geauga Family First Council

  • 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 150 Chardon, OH 44024
440.285.1201
The Geauga Family First Council is a collaborative of local agencies and community representatives who pool resources and work together to strengthen Geauga families. Council helps remove barriers through prevention, early intervention, and the provision of services that support the entire family.
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Lake Geauga Recovery Centers

  • 209 Center Street Chardon, OH 44024
440.255.6384
Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers provides services for individuals and families struggling with substance abuse or addiction, mental health concerns or problem gambling. Evidence based services are provided in a trauma informed environment by licensed professionals in order that individuals may achieve overall wellness and long-term recovery.
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Ravenwood Health

  • 12557 Ravenwood Dr. Chardon, OH 44024
440.285.3568
Ravenwood Health strives to provide a safe and compassionate space that supports and respects the unique journey of each person’s path to healing. We service children, adults and families experiencing mental health or addiction concerns. Services include counseling, psychiatry and much more. Mobile crisis services and walk-in appointments available Monday-Thursday.
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Torchlight Youth Mentoring Alliance

  • 8 N. State Street Painesville, OH 44077
440.352.2526
Torchlight Youth Mentoring Alliance fosters the development of youth to help them reach their highest potential as responsible, adaptable, caring adults. We accomplish this by providing a quality volunteer mentoring relationship with a supportive adult, as well as educational programs which are supervised by the agency’s professional staff.
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