Coalition Information
Addicted: A Dose of Reality
Operation UNITE will give the keynote presentation at the Lee County Coalition “Parent Night” meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at the Lee County Community Center, Kiwanis Park, 500 Happy Top Road, Beattyville. The program will be on “Addicted: A Dose of Reality.” The meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. with dinner and presentation will begin about 5:30.
PEP programs
A variety of classes for youth continue to be offered at the PEP building. In addition, volunteers from the coalition teach prevention and anti-bullying curriculum at both the elementary and middle schools.
Support groups
The PEP Coalition supports the following groups: Narcotics Anonymous, meets 8 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Thomas Episcopal Church; Alcoholics Anonymous, meets 8 p.m. Mondays at Queen Of All Saints Catholic Church; and Lifeline, meets 7 p.m. Thursdays on the second floor of the Lee County Courthouse. For information call 606-464-0494 or pepcoalition@bellsouth.net.
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Lee County News
Service Corps touching young lives
PRESTONSBURG – “You give hope. You touch lives. And, you do that every year.” That was the sentiment of long-time educator John Hale, principal at Somerset Christian School and chairman of the Rockcastle County UNITE Coalition, who praised the efforts and achievements of UNITE’s Service Corps during a year-end celebration held May 23 at the Mountain Arts Center in...
Read MoreBabies ‘collateral damage’ of drug abuse
LONDON – Every hour a baby is born dependent on drugs in the United States. Because that figure is based upon 2009 data – the latest available – officials believe the problem is actually much worse today. Caring for these infants and addressing ways to help mothers was the focus of a roundtable discussion held last week at the London Community Center. More than 60 people – including...
Read MoreFinal medical symposium June 8
MANCHESTER – Medical professionals have one more opportunity to receive free training on prescription drug abuse and diversion. The forum – which provides information about new state reporting requirements, the importance of understanding addiction, and ideas to help effectively treat pain while reducing the risk for abuse – will be held Saturday, June 8, at the Eastern Kentucky University...
Read More6 free regional basketball camps offered
Six 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: • Monday, June 3 – Carter County, East Carter Middle School, 1 Spirit Lane, Grayson • Tuesday, June 4 – Elliott...
Read MoreSmoot to replace Kelly as UNITE CEO
LONDON – Dan Smoot, who has been part of the Operation UNITE team since its inception a decade ago, will step up to lead the organization effective May 15. The UNITE Board of Directors voted Tuesday, April 30, to elevate Smoot to President and Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Karen Kelly, who helped create UNITE in 2003. “The Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the hiring...
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