CEO Jonathan Lee on WCPN 90.3 Sound of Ideas
On
Wednesday April 4th, 2012, Signature Health President and CEO Jonathan
Lee participated in a roundtable discussion about the rise of heroin use
and abuse in Northeast Ohio on WCPN's Sound of Ideas program.
Signature Health is a member of the Opiate Task Force in Ashtabula,
Lake, and Geauga counties and is committed to reducing the prevalence of
opiate use and abuse, as well as treating those struggling with
addiction.
Listen to the program!
Lake County Opiate Task Force Sponsors Safe Medication Disposal
How and What:
Flushing your meds can cause serious, negative environmental impacts.
Instead, take them to one of our secure collection bins. Use a
felt-tipped marker to obscure any personal information on the labels.
You may bring: Prescription Drugs, Cold/flu Meds, Pain Relievers, Pet Meds, Vitamins, Creams, and Cough Syrups
Do not bring: Needles or Syringes
Why:
Getting rid of older, unused, and/or expired medication from your home
helps ensure they won't find their way into the hands of abusers,
addicts, or children. Please dispose of your older, unused, and/or
expired medications responsibly.
Where:
- Lake County Sheriff's Office - 104 E. Erie St. Painesville
- Eastlake Police Department - 35150 Lakeshore Blvd.
- Mentor Police Department - 8500 Civic Center Blvd.
- Willoughby Police Department - 36700 Euclid Ave.
- Willoughby Hills Police Department - 35405 Chardon Rd.
- Madison Township Police Department - 2065 Hubbard Rd.
- Lakeland Community College Police - 7700 Clocktower Dr. Building A, Lower Level, Kirtland **Closed Sundays**
When:
Monday - Friday: 7:00a - 8:00p
Saturday: 9:00a - 5:00p
Sunday: 1:00p - 5:00p
Signature Health Foundation to hold "Dine to Donate" fundraiser
On Thursday February 16th, 2012, the Signature Health Foundation will be partnering with the Ashtabula Applebee's for a "Dine to Donate" fundraiser. Interested parties must print out this flyer and bring it to the Ashtabula Applebee's between 11am and 9pm. In turn, Applebee's will donate 15% of the check to the Signature Health Foundation. Flyers cannot be distributed at the restaurant or in the parking lot, so the flyer must be brought and presented during the specified hours for the Foundation to receive credit.
The money raised from this event will hepl the Foundation to start a Hygiene Closet. Located in the Snodgrass building in Ashtabula, the Hygiene Closet will be stocked with soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, feminine products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. and will be open one day monthly to Signature Health clients, as well as community members, whose income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Signature Health Willoughby Starts Suboxone Treatment
Opiate addiction has reached epidemic proportions in Ohio. Families are struggling, people are suffering and overdose/death rates are rising. Lack of accessible, coordinated services specific to opiate addiction is a significant barrier to making recovery possible. In response to this need, Signature Health Willoughby, 38882 Mentor Ave, Willoughby Ohio 44094 is starting a Suboxone Treatment Program. Suboxone is a medication treatment method for long term opiate addiction. Use of this medication in conjunction with comprehensive treatment services allows individuals to function normally without intoxication, impairment or fear of withdrawl symptoms, which will increase the likelihood of addiction recovery. Suboxone treatment is provided in combination with a full arrray of outpatient and/or residential services. For more information on this exciting new program, contact Melissa Pirigyi, LPN at 440.953.9999 ext 167 or mpirigyi@signaturehealthinc.com.
Residential Sites Offer Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Signature Health is pleased to announce a new service at both of our residential homes. The Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program is a 3-6 month program designed to offer services to adult males with a mental health diagnosis and a history of alcohol or drug use, abuse or dependency. While in the home the client will receive intensive treatment for both their mental health and chemical dependency issues. The treatment is provided by a special treatment IDDT (Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment) team with credentials and experience in both mental health and chemical dependency. The team will work closely with psychiatrists and nurses to maintain and adjust treatment plans as needed. This unique program will benefit families, courts and hospitals who in the past had nowhere to send qualified individuals to receive the help they need.
To make a referral or for more information call Bob Hansen, Clinical Director at Signature Health Ashtabula at 440.992.8552.
Intensive Outpatient Treatment Starts in Garfield
Starting August 1, 2011, Signature Health Garfield will be providing Intensive Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment. The IOP program is held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm. This new program represents the continued expansion of services in Cuyahoga County. To make a referral or to get more information regarding the IOP program, call Don Cook, program coordinator, at 216.663.6100.
Signature Health Workshop Series
Signature Health is offering a workshop series on the third Friday of each month. The workshops will be conducted at Signature Health Willoughby, 38882 Mentor Ave. Willoughby Ohio 44094. All workshops start at 8:30 am. 6 contact hours are provided. The cost is $30.00 per workshop. Receive a $5.00 discount if you register for 2 or more workshops.
July 15th
Professional Ethics & Promoting Recovery with Integrative Therapy
August 19th
Diversity Training
September 16th
Drug Update 2011
October 21st
Chemical Use & Abuse: "The Individual, The Family"
November 18th
Assessment Process & Dual Diagnosis
To register, contact Paul Brickman at 440.953.9999 ext 147
Relocation of Lake County Office