Belmont County Partners in Prevention 

Belmont County Partners in Prevention consists of community members from the surrounding area working toward creating a healthy community. We welcome anyone who might be interested in helping us create change.

Vision: Healthy People, Healthy Communities

Mission: To provide prevention information and resources, raise awareness, eliminate stigma, and build a community where individuals and families are well informed, accepted, and empowered to make decisions regarding their wellbeing.

Coalition Meetings

Join us for a coalition meeting.

Date: Every first Thursday of the month at 10:00AM
Due to COVID-19, we provide hybrid options.

For in-person meetings, please join us at the ECO ESC St. Clairsville office. 

For Zoom options, please message us on Facebook for direct Zoom link. 

For more information on how to get connected, contact us via Facebook at our page Belmont County Partners in Prevention. Click on the logo above to access our Facebook page.

Meeting Minutes

In progress- Please check back here for meeting minutes.

Medication Drop-Off Sites

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public saftey 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.
Click the icon below for more sites.

Resource Guide

The Mental Health and Recovery Board (MHRB) is a public agency organized under Chapter 340 of the Ohio Revised Code and created to establish a unified system of mental health and addiction recovery services for citizens of Belmont, Harrison and Monroe Counties.

Please click on the photo icon for access to the resource guide.

 Healthy Families: Resources for building a Collaborative Family Support Plan Handbook

This helps people understand CARA (Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act.

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

Grief can be difficult to handle, especially when you feel alone in it. The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) has created a booklet to help you through the process.

Counterfeit Prescription Pills 

Having the right medication is critical. Here are some things to look out for with counterfeit pills.  Click on the image above for more information. 

Accepting New Clients

Crossroads' sober living and residential facilities are accepting new clients. 

Men's Sober Living
Peer-Led Sober Living

Check out this website for more information on our affiliates. 

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

https://www.ohiospf.org/

Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for support from someone you trust or one of the following resources:

CRISIS TEXT LINE (24-Hour Crisis Counseling)
Text “HOME” to 741741

Ohio CareLine (Toll-Free Emotional Support Call Service)
1-800-720-9616

988 Lifeline
Call 988 when in crisis 

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

Veteran Experiences 

Watch our own Kurt Turner share how his experience in the U.S. Navy helped inspire him to head a life of service to others. 

Read the full story on WTRF. 

Eyes of Freedom

This video shows some of the highlights of our time at the 2021 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival which took places in September of 2021. We can't thank everyone that made this an incredible event!

Events