Led by Franklin County Public Health, this 1-hour training will empower you with life-saving tools. Learn about substance use disorders and the different types of opioids, how to identify signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and how to administer naloxone (also referred to as Narcan).

At the completion of the training, participants will receive a free naloxone kit to take with them

This program is offered in partnership with Franklin County Public Health, the Upper Arlington Public Library, and UA CARES.

REGISTER NOW to attend Naloxone Training

Recommended for students, parents/caregivers, and community members age 14+.

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Join is as we welcome Beth Weinstock – physician, poet, mother, and co-founder of Bexley, Ohio-based BirdieLight. Beth's eldest son, Eli, was a college sophomore focused on his future when he died from an unintentional fentanyl ingestion in March 2021.

After presenting to the full UAHS student body and staff during the school day, Beth will devote an evening program to educate parents and the community about fentanyl - and why she calls it "the greatest public health crisis this generation is facing." Learn what fentanyl is, where it is found, and get the tools to stay safe from it.

This program is offered in partnership with Upper Arlington High School, and with thanks to the Upper Arlington Education Foundation for generous funding support.

Recommended for students, parents/caregivers, and community members ages 13+.

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This program, led by narcotics officers from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, is a must-see for every parent/caregiver, especially those with current and rising middle and high schoolers. Learn to recognize signs of potential substance use and misuse in adolescents, including information about alcohol, vaping, marijuana, prescription medications, and much more. Current drug lingo, paraphernalia, and local trends will be presented, and our school resource officers also will be on hand to educate about happenings within the UA community.

This program is offered in partnership with Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Upper Arlington High School.

Recommended for parents/caregivers of ages 11+ and adult community members.

This is NOT a program for students, nor can it be recorded due to the nature of its content.

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The Stand Project invites you to join its counterpart to the south, Start Talking Grandview, for an evening of constructive conversation about a hot topic within every community these days: teens and their screens and mental health. Together, adults and youth ages 13+ are encouraged to attend and explore the pros and cons of the increasing use of screens in our world today - including tips and tools to make healthy choices that maximize benefits while minimizing the risks.

Facilitated by Kari Vernon, Certified Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach and Founder of The Mee Company

With special guest JoLynn Wheatley, Grandview Heights Schools District Mental Health Specialist

This important conversation hosted by the Clintonville Woman’s Club will focus on the challenges faced by today’s children, tweens, and youth, as well as offer supportive community resources and coping strategies.

Moderated by Stacia Naquin, co-anchor of ABC 6 News

Keynote speaker: Dr. Ariana Hoet, Ph.D., Executive Clinical Director of On Our Sleeves and a Pediatric Psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Panelists to include local officials, mental health professionals, and parents

Community members ages 14+ are encouraged to attend this free training led by Franklin County Public Health and its community partners. Attendees will learn about the different types of opioids, signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and how to administer life-saving naloxone (also referred to as Narcan).

At the completion of the training, participants will receive a free naloxone kit.

REGISTER NOW to attend Naloxone Training

The misuse of prescription drugs, most often obtained from the medicine cabinets of family and friends, is a significant problem across our nation. The simple step of ridding your home of old and unwanted prescription drugs can greatly reduce the chances of misuse!

UA's Police Division is making drug disposal safe and easy with a drive-thru collection to support the Drug Enforcement Agency's DEA TakeBack Day.

Accepted items:

• Any prescriptions of pills. Empty items into plastic bags for easy, anonymous disposal.

• New in 2023: The DEA will collect vape pens or other e-cigarette devices, as long as they do not have a battery or the battery has been removed in advance.

• New in 2023: Liquid medications, such as cough syrup, as long as they are in the original container and properly sealed.

• New in 2023: Old, over the counter medications.

Items that cannot be accepted:

• Thermometers

• Needles (sharps)

• Ointments

• Medication/medical waste from businesses or clinics

If you can’t make the Drug Take Back event, the CVS Pharmacy at 3282 Tremont is the closest drop-off alternative and accepts drop-offs year-round.

For more on the DEA Drug Take Back Days, click here.

Year after year, this program continues to be one of our most anticipated. The Stand Project and Upper Arlington High School, in collaboration with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, invite parents of all ages to our fall presentation of Street Smart. This must-see program led by narcotics officers will offer attendees a wealth of information about alcohol, vaping, marijuana, prescription medications, cocaine, heroin, mushrooms, methamphetamines, LSD, and fentanyl - just to name a few. Our school resource officers also will be on hand to educate about current trends in substance use within the UA community.

NOTE - This is not a program for students, nor can it be recorded due to the nature of its content.

An awareness initiative by Hilliard HART (Health Awareness & Recovery Together), this engaging and eye-opening interactive program will allow attendees to explore a simulated teen bedroom to identify potential warning signs of drug and alcohol use and risky behavior.

5-6pm | Free dinner

6-8pm | Presentation

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Everyone is invited to gather at the Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern in Upper Arlington for dine-in or pick-up to enjoy lunch, dinner or a snack. On this day, 15% of your bill* accompanied by the certificate below will be donated back to the organization.

The misuse of prescription drugs, most often obtained from the medicine cabinets of family and friends, is a significant problem across our nation. The simple step of ridding your home of old and unwanted prescription drugs can greatly reduce the chances of misuse!

The City of Upper Arlington is making drug disposal safe and easy with a drive-thru collection to support the Drug Enforcement Agency's DEA TakeBack Day.

Only prescription pills are accepted at this collection. Unaccepted items: thermometers, liquids, inhalers, ointments, syringes/needles (sharps), medication/medical waste from businesses or clinics, and any over-the-counter medication.

NOTE: Medications can be safely disposed year-round at the CVS Pharmacy located at 3282 Tremont Road in Upper Arlington.

For 18+ years of age.

The Stand Project welcomes Laura Stack - professional speaker, author, and founder of Johnny's Ambassadors. Laura’s 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide on November 20, 2019, after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates.

After presenting to the full student body at Upper Arlington High School during the school day*, Laura will devote an evening program to parents and adults in the community. She will weave her personal story throughout a FACT-based - not FEAR-based - science presentation about marijuana: truths vs myths, how drastically the substance has changed in recent years, and the many dangers that today's high-THC marijuana products pose - especially to young developing brains and bodies.

*One UAHS student program will be recorded for presentation to UA middle school students at a later date.

The Stand Project is incredibly grateful to the Lynn and Bob Ness Fund of the Upper Arlington Community Foundation, the Upper Arlington Rotary Club, and Upper Arlington High School for making these events possible.

A collaboration with Hilliard HART (Health Awareness & Recovery Together), this interactive program will allow attendees to explore a simulated teen bedroom to identify potential warning signs of drug and alcohol use and risky behavior. First responders and school resource officers will also discuss local laws and current trends and concerns within the UA community regarding substance use and mental health.

Year after year, this program continues to be one of our most anticipated. The Stand Project and Upper Arlington High School, in collaboration with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, invite parents of all ages to our fall presentation of Street Smart. This must-see program led by narcotics officers will offer attendees a wealth of information about alcohol, vaping, marijuana, prescription medications, cocaine, heroin, mushrooms, methamphetamines, LSD, and fentanyl - just to name a few. Our school resource officers also will be on hand to educate about current trends in substance use within the UA community.

NOTE - This is not a program for students, nor can it be recorded due to the nature of its content.

The Stand Project's Steering Committee, UAHS Student Leadership Group, and coalition members will gather for a celebration of our 2022 achievements, and talk jointly about what we'd like to take on in 2023 - including youth, parent, and community engagement. We welcome community members of all ages who share an interest in helping UA's youth and families to lead responsible and healthy lifestyles, so please join us and bring any feedback or ideas you have! Refreshments will be available.

The misuse of prescription drugs, most often obtained from the medicine cabinets of family and friends, is a significant problem across our nation. The simple step of ridding your home of old and unwanted prescription drugs can greatly reduce the chances of misuse!

UA's Police Division is making drug disposal safe and easy with a drive-thru collection to support the Drug Enforcement Agency's DEA TakeBack Day.

Only prescription pills are accepted at this collection. Unaccepted items: thermometers, liquids, inhalers, ointments, syringes/needles (sharps), medication/medical waste from businesses or clinics, and any over-the-counter medication.

Community members ages 14+ are encouraged to attend this free training led by Franklin County Public Health and its community partners. Attendees will learn about the different types of opioids, signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and how to administer life-saving naloxone (also referred to as Narcan).

At the completion of the training, participants will receive a free naloxone kit.

REGISTER NOW to attend Naloxone Training

Do you ever feel “out of touch” when you try to parent your child in the Digital World? Chances are, you’re not alone. We are offering a one-evening digital safety course for parents of school-aged children.

The course will be taught by digital safety experts from the Upper Arlington Police Division. With over 25 years of experience in the topic, officers will help you develop a foundation of knowledge which will help you in making difficult parenting decisions in the Digital World. The class will help you identify the risk factors that may be present in your child’s digital practices and help you reduce or remove those safety concerns. In addition, officers will help you decide when to let your child handle a problem themselves, when to step in yourself and when to seek outside help. As always, questions are welcome!

Immediately following the UAHS home varsity football game – which will also recognize the UAHS Marching Band and Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness – The Stand will show Minions: The Rise of Gru on the scoreboard’s big screen. High school students are invited to stay at The Marv, spread a blanket on the field, and enjoy the free movie with free food and prizes under the stars. Wristbands will be available during UAHS lunch on the 30th and at the stadium gates.

Go Gold for the game, and Stay Gold with the Minions and the Stand!

Join school resource officers from the Upper Arlington Division of Police and special guest experts for a drug safety presentation on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. at Hastings Middle School. There will be information that is useful for families of students of ALL ages. The presentation will cover: current drug trends among youth, safe and responsible storage of prescription medication, and UAPD's drug safety lessons for elementary students. A Q&A session will follow the presentation if time permits.

After a friendly Hastings vs Jones track meet earlier in the day, all CURRENT students from both schools are invited to come together in the evening for a special showing of Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13) on The Marv’s big scoreboard screen. Gates will open at 8:15 and the movie will begin promptly at 8:30 to end by 11:00. Free admission, free food, fun and prizes await!

Join Stand Project supporter, Hastings mom, and certified Johnny’s Ambassadors trainer Kim Starr LISW-S for this adults-only presentation about the dangers of youth marijuana use, including life-altering effects on their developing brains that can lead to risk of addiction, mental illness, and even suicide.

Worried about new pressures and exposures your 5th grader may face when making the leap from elementary to middle school? Worried what that means for YOU as a parent?

The Stand Project is collaborating with the experts - Syntero counselors; past middle school parents; and Hastings and Jones staff, School Resource Officers and PTOs - to arm families with knowledge, resources, and confidence to navigate new experiences and influences at the middle school level.

Aimed at rising 6th grade parents, this program is also appropriate for families of current middle school students.

March 21-27 is National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week, and The Stand Project is unveiling the facts about underage consumption in UA. Join us for a conversation led by a panel of youth experts who will share their knowledge of student and family life in our community, local rules and consequences, the health impacts of teenage consumption, prevention tools and strategies, and a wealth of other information. Panelists to include:

Andrew Theado, UAHS Principal

Spencer Smith, UAHS Director of Student Life

Jon Rice & Travis Goodman, UA School Resource Officers

Joe Roush, City of UA Criminal Justice Program Administrator

Judge Kim A. Browne, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division

Sarah Perry, Syntero School-Based Clinician

Back by popular demand, The Stand Project, in collaboration with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and UAHS, invites you to a spring presentation of Street Smart. This full-length, 3-hour program will provide parents with a wealth of information about alcohol, vaping, marijuana, huffing, heroin, prescription medications, cocaine, mushrooms, methamphetamines, and LSD - just to name a few.

NOTE - This is not a program for students, nor can it be recorded due to the nature of its content.