Week of Events
-Knoxville- Community Prevention Day
Metro Drug Coalition, the Regional Medication Collection Task Force, Knoxville Police Department, Second Harvest of East Tennessee, Young Williams Animal Center and Stashed Away are partnering for a Community Prevention Day! We will be collecting unwanted medications, distributing free naloxone, hosting a food and kitten needs drive and will have an educational experience for parents. […]
MCPC Monthly Partner Meeting
MCPC Monthly Partner Meeting
Due to ongoing Covid considerations we’ll meet again via zoom at this month. We’ll review subcommittee and community partner updates, upcoming learning opportunities and next steps. **This event is open for anyone to attend!** https://hcameeting.webex.com/hcameeting/j.php... Access code: 145-384-2283 Meeting password: 653crHJgWdp
-Erwin- Clinchfield Community Day Shred-a-thon and Drug Take Back
-Erwin- Clinchfield Community Day Shred-a-thon and Drug Take Back
The Coalition partners with the Clinchfield Credit Union, Unicoi County Health Department, and Erwin Police Department to take back unwanted, unused medications. This event is a 3 hour event scheduled for Friday, April 16th from 2:30-5:30pm. The Coalition hands out prescription lock boxes, resource guides, and other ATOD materials.
-Carthage- Drug Take Back Day
-Carthage- Drug Take Back Day
Our Drug Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 17th, from 1-4pm at the Walmart in Carthage. Smith County Sheriff's Department will be on site to collect and safely dispose of all medication collected. We will be giving away bags with resources, as well as free medication lock boxes. Our ROPS will be […]