Coalition Information
Pulaski Cares March for Hope
Area churches, community organizations and civic-minded people are invited to March for Hope in support of families affected by illegal drugs in Pulaski County at 2 pm on Sunday, May 20. Join Fifth District Congressman Hal Rogers, along with thousands of people from our local communities, to take a bold stand against illegal drugs. The march will begin at First Baptist Church on North Main Street and end with a program at the Pulaski Court of Justice Plaza. This is not a Republican issue or a Democrat issue. It is not any single denomination’s or organization’s issue. Illegal drugs in Pulaski County are everyone’s issue.
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp
The Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Basketball Camp held June 7, 2011, at Nancy Elementary was a success with 122 youth in attendance.
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Coalition on-going support programs
• Coalition supports Celebrate Recovery every Thursday at Eagle Heights Church for an average of 80-100 people.
• Coalition supports Heart’s Alive meetings every Friday at Oakhill Baptist for 40-50 people.
• Coalition sponsors Families Anonymous meetings every Tuesday for 6-12 people.
• Coalition supports the Backpack Program
For details on any of these activities contact a coalition officer.
Resource Guide
Download a 34-page comprehensive Resource Guide listing: 1) Education and Prevention Services, 2) Support, Intervention and Treatment Services, 3) Law Enforcement, 4) UNITE Programs, and 5) Community Education and Training Programs available in Pulaski County. Click here (pdf)
Pulaski anti-drug efforts highlighted
A special two-part series, “Looking For Answers,” by Dan Modlin of Western Public Radio on the strategies to combat prescription drug abuse in the Pulaski County region aired May 24-25, 2010. Listen to the program:
Part 1 – click here
Part 2 – click here
Transformation Team
The Pulaski County Community Transformation Team, in partnership with the Focus on the Family organization, is currently implementing a program designed to assist Pulaski County families overcome issues such as poverty, addiction and conflict. For more information contact Mark Harrell at 606-677-1100, or Joe Cox at facsomerset@windstream.net.
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Pulaski County News
Drug 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,...
Read MoreSurgeon General to speak at Rx Summit
Prescription drug abuse is a growing public health concern. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina M. Benjamin will address the need for major public health initiatives across many fields during the first National Rx Drug Abuse Summit in April. “The negative impacts of substance abuse span a broad spectrum, including health care costs, public safety, economic development and social services. As...
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