SOLACE Lorain County ... You Are Not Alone!
The word “solace” means to provide comfort. And SOLACE Lorain County does just that for families and loved ones of those who are addicted to prescription drugs, heroin or opiates.
Ask yourself: · Are you coping with someone’s active addiction? · Have you lost someone to substance abuse, including the opiate epidemic? · Want to learn more about how to enable the recovery and not the addiction? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, then SOLACE is for you! Sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Lorain County (ADAS), and founded in 2012, SOLACE stands for “Surviving Our Losses and Continuing Everyday.” SOLACE provides a much-needed space for people to support each other through the difficult experiences of loved ones’ addictions and recoveries. It is a place to share with others how to cope with similar issues; advocate for change in their communities; get accurate information about substance abuse; learn more about resources and programs; and take care of themselves. SOLACE Meets Twice a Month SOLACE members meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at 6 p.m. at the Lorain County Community College Care Center, on the main LCCC campus, at 1005 North Abbe Road in Elyria, in room 113 D. For more information, contact ADAS at 440-282-9920. A Life Worth Saving
Help Stop Opioid Overdoses: Naloxone Kits at No Cost
Because the opioid crisis in Lorain County is severe, THRIVE! is posting this article directly from the website of our Partner, the Lorain County Public Health department: https://www.loraincountyhealth.com/announcements?f=13590 FACTS*: - Opioid overdose caused 132 deaths in Lorain County in 2016. - Opioid use contributed to 2,691 emergency department visits in Lorain County in 2016. - The annual economic burden of the opioid crisis in Lorain County reached nearly $200 million in 2016. *For references, see “Lorain County Assessment,” below Narcan® kits (also known as nasal naloxone) are available for anyone who wants to prevent an opioid overdose death. Pick up a Narcan® kit at no cost and receive opioid death prevention education at Lorain County Public Health (LCPH), 9880 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH. Walk in on weekdays (excluding holidays) between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. For an after-hours appointment, call 440-322-6367. Allow 20 minutes for the visit in order to receive education and the Narcan® kit. Continue reading here. 
Real Tips From Real People"To help lose weight, I go to Miracle Noodles and Miracle Rice as substitutes for carbohydrate-laden foods. They're gluten-free and soy-free, with virtually no calories!" - Jenny A.
"What motivated me to lose weight and get in shape was to place mirrors all over my bedroom and walk around with no clothes on. There's nothing like seeing yourself in the raw to kick-start a fitness regime. (I live alone, by the way.)" - Maggie S.
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Helpful ResourcesAren't we lucky? Lorain County offers so many resources to help us all live better!
Lorain County Service Agencies(The list is alphabetical according
to type of services) AGING SERVICES Friends of Senior Citizens 44627 State Route 18 Wellington, OH 44090-9412 440/724-3804, tel. or 440/647-2113 Lorain County Office on Aging THRIVE! Partner MAIN OFFICE – Elyria 320 North Gateway Blvd, 2nd Floor Elyria, OH 44035 440/326-4800, tel. 440/244-6261, ext. 4800 Wellington Branch 115 Willard Memorial Square Wellington, OH 44090 440/647-0777 (direct line) 440/647-4626, tel. DIABETES PREVENTION YMCA of Greater Cleveland THRIVE! Partner Diabetes Prevention Program 440/574-0580, tel. 419/438-7345 (to register for classes) FOR MORE RESOURCES, CLICK HERE! “Librarian’s Corner: Best Reads and Views on Health and Fitness"
New picks for books and DVDs! The list is made by Janet L. Hollingsworth, MLIS, Director, Herrick Memorial Library, Wellington. They're all at the Library.
Adult Books
• “The Yoga Lifestyle: Using the Flexitarian Method to Ease Stress, Find Balance, and Create a Healthy Life,” by Doron Hanoch • "Prevention's Complete Book of Walking: Everything You Need to Know to Walk Your Way to Better Health," by Maggie Spilner Cookbooks • “Eating for Life: Boost Immunity, Prevent Disease, Celebrate Good Food,” by Kristi Fuller, Better Homes and Gardens Books • "The Whole 30: the 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom," by Melissa Hartwig DVDs • "Yoga for Arthritis" • "Daily Stretch" |
THRIVE! Southern Lorain County is one of 11 Community Collaboratives powered by United Way of Greater Lorain County that are working to improve the health, education, and financial stability of all residents in our communities.