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Summit County Community Partnership Summit County Community Partnership is a consortium of community resources committed to preventing substance abuse in Summit County.

Summit County Community Partnership was founded in 1990 as a response to the costly impact of substance abuse in our community. A coalition of more than 180 businesses, municipalities, organizations, and community activists came together to implement environmental strategies that would decrease the amount of substance abuse in Summit County. Our mission is to facilitate coalitions of community resources in order to prevent alcohol, drug abuse, and problem gambling in Summit County.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up THIS WEEKEND – Saturday, October 24. Too often, unused prescriptio...
10/22/2026

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up THIS WEEKEND – Saturday, October 24.

Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. This is why it's so important to clean out your medicine cabinets and there's never been an easier time than on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

To find a collection site near you visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

Just $5 can spark powerful prevention efforts that protect our community today and build a safer tomorrow. Your small ac...
10/21/2026

Just $5 can spark powerful prevention efforts that protect our community today and build a safer tomorrow. Your small act of generosity makes a big impact. Let’s come together and create change, one donation at a time.

See comments on how you can donate.

Everyone experiences stress. Healthy coping strategies include: 🎶 Listening to music🏈 Playing sports🎨 Creating art🌳 Spe...
10/19/2026

Everyone experiences stress.

Healthy coping strategies include:
🎶 Listening to music
🏈 Playing sports
🎨 Creating art
🌳 Spending time outdoors
📱 Talking to someone you trust

Finding positive ways to cope helps support lifelong wellness.

Every person has the power to make a positive impact.Whether you're volunteering your time, sharing our message, or maki...
10/16/2026

Every person has the power to make a positive impact.

Whether you're volunteering your time, sharing our message, or making a financial contribution, you're helping create opportunities for education, prevention, and healthier choices across Summit County.

We couldn't do it without our supporters. 💙

Myth: Prevention programs don't make a differenceFact: Evidence-based prevention programs help delay or prevent substanc...
10/15/2026

Myth: Prevention programs don't make a difference

Fact: Evidence-based prevention programs help delay or prevent substance use and build lifelong healthy decision-making skills. Prevention truly works.

Summit County Community Partnership is a consortium of community resources committed to preventing substance abuse in Summit County. Our mission is to facilitate coalitions of community resources in order to prevent alcohol, drug abuse, and problem gambling in Summit County. We use evidence-based prevention techniques, information, and activities in an attempt to infuse them into every community system.

You have just a little over a week to clean out your medicine cabinets and participate in National Prescription Drug Tak...
10/13/2026

You have just a little over a week to clean out your medicine cabinets and participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day coming up on Saturday, October 24.

To find a collection site near you visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

Research shows that the earlier a person’s participation or even exposure to gambling is in childhood, the more likely t...
10/12/2026

Research shows that the earlier a person’s participation or even exposure to gambling is in childhood, the more likely they are to develop a gambling problem later in life. This holiday season please gift responsibly.

Today is Mental health and substance misuse prevention go hand in hand. Checking in on friends, asking for help, and su...
10/10/2026

Today is

Mental health and substance misuse prevention go hand in hand. Checking in on friends, asking for help, and supporting one another are all signs of strength. Let's continue building a community where everyone feels supported.

Join us in congratulating our Executive Director, Darryl Brake, on receiving the Dr. Robert Smith Innovation Award from ...
10/09/2026

Join us in congratulating our Executive Director, Darryl Brake, on receiving the Dr. Robert Smith Innovation Award from the County of Summit ADM Board at last night’s 2026 Trailblazer Awards Dinner!

We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of Darryl’s innovation, leadership, and dedication. Congratulations, Darryl!

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441 Wolf Ledges Pkwy, Suite 402
Akron, OH
44309

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+13303740947

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