Coalition Information
Accidental Dealer community campaign
A presentation on UNITE’s new “Accidental Dealer” campaign will be shared with citizens of Bell County at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, at the Bell-Whitley Community Action Agency, 129 North Pine Street, Pineville. Volunteers are needed to help raise awareness of the dangers posed by prescription and over-the-counter medications kept in the home. Implementation kits will be available during this informational program.
The First Tee
Donnie Caldwell represented UNITE Bell County and First Tee Pine Mountain at the Kentucky Section PGA Fall Meeting in Louisville October 25-26. The First Tee and drug prevention initiatives of UNITE was recognized.
“The Becoming”
Through a partnership with Jason Creech, a three-part presentation featuring drug-prevention and peer resistance training along with a discussion of optional activities was presented to students at Bell County High, Pineville High and the Middlesboro Arts Center during August and September 2010. The goal was to reach 600 youth.
Sharing the message
Sharon Teaney, director of the Lighthouse Mission Center in Pineville, spoke to the UNITE Board of Directors at their regular meeting on June 15 about their plans to implement a vocational rehabilitation program. This is necessary for people in recovery to stay on the right track by focusing on their strengths, not weaknesses. For more information call 606-337-1834.
Support groups
Bell County holds a weekly Drug and Alcohol Recovery Lifeline program at the Lighthouse Medical Clinic in Pineville. Narcotics Anonymous meets 7 p.m. each Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 149 North 28th Street in Middlesboro.
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Bell County News
Free basketball camps return
Five free regional basketball camps conducted by former University of Kentucky all-star Jeff Sheppard will be offered by Operation UNITE this summer. All school-age youth are invited to participate in the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs programs at the following dates and locations: • Tuesday, June 5 – Rowan County, the old middle school gym, 415 West Sun Street, Morehead. • Thursday, June 7 – Clay...
Read MoreDrug education program training
MANCHESTER – Representatives of organizations across central and eastern Kentucky have received training on a series of evidence-based programs designed to help educate parents, teens and concerned citizens about drugs. To view photos from the training click here. Thirty-five individuals from community coalitions, treatment and recovery programs, schools and the state juvenile justice program...
Read MoreAlpha Natural Resources supports Camp UNITE
MANCHESTER – Exemplifying its philosophy of “Running Right,” Alpha Natural Resources announced it will be a major corporate sponsor for Camp UNITE 2012. Company officials presented a $17,000 check to the Operation UNITE Foundation during a ceremony at Eastern Kentucky University’s Manchester Campus on Thursday, May 3. Accepting the donation was Karen Kelly, who heads the...
Read MoreDionysus: Addiction takes center stage
Two free theatrical performances and town hall discussions on crucial issues related to substance abuse and addiction will be held on Thursday, May 3, in Manchester and Hazard. “The Dionysus Project: Addiction Takes Center Stage” is an innovative public health collaboration between The Partnership at Drugfree.org, Outside the Wire, Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy and Operation...
Read MoreTornado relief efforts
Operation UNITE is assisting emergency management officials in counties hit by the March 2 tornadoes. Currently the greatest needs are for supplies in Menifee and Lawrence counties. This is an immediate need. Supplies Needed: Non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, socks, garbage bags, diapers, wipes, Germ-X, shampoo, deodorant, paper products, rubber storage containers, hammers, nails, shovels,...
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