Coalition Information
Coalition meeting
Donnie Caldwell, with the First Tee program in Bell County, will be the guest at the Coalition’s next meeting Thursday, November 10, at Ken and Paul’s Steakhouse.
HOFNOD “Take Me Fishing”
The final Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs “Take Me Fishing” event for Harlan County in 2011 was held October 8 at Martins Fork Lake. HOFNOD teaches the basics of safe and ethical angling combined with long-term mentoring and providing positive life skills with conservation education. For details contact Thomas or Joyce Heck at 606-574-9213. To view more photos click here.
Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day – Cumberland
Harlan County residents disposed of 20,000 unwanted, unused and out-of-date medications by feeding them to UNITE’s “Pill Dragon” – a mobile incinerator – at a free “Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day” event held August 12 at the Tri-City Clinic pharmacy. For details ontact is Angela Creech at 606-574-8039, acreech@arh.org or visit the “Pill Dragon” page on the website.
Cawood Elementary receives UNITE Club award
During a pizza party provided by Operation UNITE on November 10, 2010, approximately 75 students learned their school’s anti-drug UNITE Club was selected to receive the “Karen Engle Youth Impact Award” winner for elementary schools in the central region. The award, for excellence during the 2009-10 school year, recognizes clubs that have gone above and beyond to spread the anti-drug message through unique and innovative programs within both their school and community. This award also reflects Clubs that have established strong mentoring programs. For story click here. For more photos click here.
Support groups
An average of 50 youth continue to attend the weekly Celebrate Recovery meetings held at Cumberland baptist Church. An average of 35 participants attend the weekly meetings at Harlan Christian Church. Reformers Unanimous sessions at Immanuel Baptist Church in Teetersville draws an average of 20 participants.
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Harlan 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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