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07.27.23

The Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Program to Receive the 2023 Stick Your Neck Out for Prevention Award

Prevention Action Alliance announces the recipient of this yearā€™s award for their annual fundraiser....
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07.11.23

Mental Health and the Role Prevention Plays – An Interview with former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy

What is brain health, and how does it impact mental health? Brain health encompasses the well-being and optimal functioning of...
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05.01.23

Renowned Mental Health Advocate Patrick J. Kennedy to Speak at Prevention Action Alliance’s Your Role in Prevention Luncheon

(Columbus, OH) – Prevention Action Alliance’s Your Role in Prevention Luncheon, set to take place on August 16th at the...
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04.28.23

Northeastern, Springfield to participate in student prevention, wellness pilot program

Two local schools in Clark County are participating in a pilot program to help integrate additional student prevention and wellness...
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04.20.23

Schools Take a Stand for Students Amidst the Growing Mental Health Crisis

4 Ohio School Districts Pilot a Three-Year Program to Integrate Additional Student Prevention and Wellness Strategies (Columbus, April 20, 2023)...
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12.29.22

Ohio Launches Responsible Gambling Campaign Before Sports Betting Starts

Written By: Mike Mazzeo Updated on: Dec. 29, 2022 The original article can be found here.Ā  An Ohio campaign is...
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10.03.22

Resources Raised at Your Role in Prevention Breakfast and Silent Auction

On August 26th, 2022, Prevention Action Alliance (PAA) hosted its first fundraiser ā€“ Your Role in Prevention Breakfast and Silent...
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09.28.22

Giraffes and the Creation of ā€œStick Your Neck Out for Preventionā€ Award

This August, Prevention Action Alliance (PAA) hosted our first fundraiser, Your Role in Prevention, and named Dr. Amy Acton as...
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09.19.22

A school-based support program coming to Ohio could benefit Lucas County students

Prevention Action Alliance is launching a new school-based support pilot program: Prevention and Wellness Academy of Ohio Written By: Madelyne...
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08.23.22

Dopesick Author Speaks in Ohio Addiction Not a Moral Failure

Written By: Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Published on: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 The original article can be found here. With more...
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01.25.22

All Sides with Ann Fisher

Fran Gerbig, PAA’s Executive Director, was featured on All Sides with Ann Fisher to discuss marijuana legalization in Ohio and...
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03.28.21

Wright State University Project Helps Graduate Students Improve Their Health While Learning How To Help Others

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