The Summit County Opiate Abatement Advisory Council (SCOAAC), in partnership with the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board, is accepting proposals from organizations with the ability to assess, plan and implement trauma-informed care (TIC) across multiple public systems by collaborating with community partnerships and resources. The goal of the project is to support the creation of a county-wide strategic effort to implement trauma-informed care across multiple sectors. Proposals are due Sept. 2. Visit the link for the full RFP.

The Great Places Rock! Creative Placemaking Conference, which takes place Wednesday, Sept. 14, is a half-day conference designed to foster a network of civic and cultural leaders, public officials, creatives, and neighborhood champions to work together in new ways. Hosted by Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance and facilitated by Joel Ratner and ArtsNow, participants will learn from content experts and take part in breakout sessions.

Hosted by Candid, this free webinar takes place Wednesday, Aug. 24 and will address the systemic challenges of gender disparity in the nonprofit sector, as well as discussing solutions to bridge this divide. The training will help organizations identify if gender disparity exists and cover how to incorporate gender equity into the fabric of their organizations.

Akron Community Foundation VP of Community Investment John Garofalo will join representatives from the Barberton Community Foundation and Stark Community Foundation at the Association for Fundraising Professionals' (AFP) Aug. 25 event. The community foundation leaders will discuss the importance of transparency, communication and impact.

A new three-digit phone number for mental health, substance and suicide crises – 988 – is available to Ohioans, and their family members, who are experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis. Those who use 988 may call, chat, or text to reach a trained counselor who can offer help and support. Those who call or text 988 will be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network, made up of around 200 crisis call centers and national backup centers. The Lifeline can respond to any type of mental health crisis or emotional distress and is free and confidential.