Conference is Sold Out
Community Focus on Opiates Conference on October 28th
Held at the Radisson Inn and Suites in Eastlake
Held at the Radisson Inn and Suites in Eastlake
Dr. Ted Parran, a nationally recognized expert on opiate addiction treatment and prevention was the keynote speaker for the Crossroads “Community Focus on Opiates Conference: Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Teens and Young Adults” on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. He addressed “Substance Abuse and Addiction in Adolescents and Young Adults – The Emergence of Opioids.”
Parran joined other experts on opiate abuse treatment and prevention for the day-long conference highlighting current research, awareness and prevention strategies for professionals and non-professionals alike.
Orman Hall, director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Services (ODADAS) and Kim Fraser, Executive Director of the Lake County ADAMHS Board were the luncheon speakers.
Crossroads is JAMM'ing with Preschoolers!
Crossroads offers new programs for children, adolescents and parents
Crossroads is now offering a series of new programs to help children, adolescents and their parents deal with emotional or behavioral problems; build social skills and self-esteem; cope with bullying; improve problem-solving; and deal with less stress.
Crossroads is starting a new six-week Junior Arts, Music and Movement program for children ages 3-5 and family members. The class runs from 10-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays from Oct. 25 - Nov. 29 at the Crossroads Early Childhood Services Center, 1083 Mentor Ave., Painesville.
A family member will be encouraged to participate with each child in group activities.
Cost for this introductory program is $15 for all six sessions.
Registration is required by calling (440) 358-7370.
Registration is required by calling (440) 358-7370.
Crossroads offers new programs for children, adolescents and parents
Crossroads is now offering a series of new programs to help children, adolescents and their parents deal with emotional or behavioral problems; build social skills and self-esteem; cope with bullying; improve problem-solving; and deal with less stress.
All of the programs are no-cost or low-cost, and, except where noted, will be held at the Crossroads Munson Center, 8445 Munson Road, Mentor. A diagnostic assessment may be required for admission.
Lake County ADAMHS Board issues annual report
Lake County ADAMHS Board issues annual report
For more information about mental health and recovery services in Lake County, call (440-350-3117, or visit www.HelpThatWorks.us.
Crossroads Receives National Accreditation From
Council on Accreditation
Council on Accreditation
Crossroads has been awarded a continuing four-year national accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA accreditation, which covers all of our more than 35 programs, certifies that our services are of the highest quality and meet national standards of excellence.
COA explained that because it reviews and reaccredits the entire organization, not just specific programs, consumers can have confidence in the credibility, integrity and achievement of all Crossroads programs.
Crossroads Hosts
Young People's AA Meeting
Crossroads is hosting a weekly AA Meeting for Young People at the Munson Center facility. Meetings will be held each Friday at 7 pm and all youth are welcome.
"We know that enthusiasm goes a long way in a recovery group," explained Don Davies, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services Supervisor at Crossroads. "The enthusiastic founders of the Young People's AA Meeting at Crossroads will have a positive impact on the direction and future of the meetings. The initial participants have named the meeting "Life is Not Over When You're Young and Sober."
"It's great to have an AA meeting available for our adolescents who are receiving assessments and treatment for alcoholism and other drug addictions here at Crossroads," Davies added.
For further information regarding this specific AA meeting, call Davies at (440) 255-1700.
Crossroads offers walk-in clinics,
Saturday hours
Crossroads now offers walk-in clinics and Saturday hours to improve access to our services, including:
Saturday hours
Crossroads now offers walk-in clinics and Saturday hours to improve access to our services, including:
Clients will also have the option of scheduling an appointment during normal business hours from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. M-Thur., and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday by calling (440) 255-1700.
