Coalition Information
Journey in Healing from Substance Abuse
Join the Whitley County UNITE Coalition for an evening highlighting our community’s Journey in Healing from Substance Abuse, 6 p.m. at the Williamsburg Civic Center. Master of ceremonies will be State Representative Dewayne Bunch. Dinner will be served and there is no charge. Please RSVP by Friday, April 22, to Angie Bowling at 606-549-6023.
Accidental Dealer community campaign
Kathy Lay is the project coordinator for Whitley County’s Accidental Dealer campaign. Volunteers are still needed to help raise awareness of the dangers posed by prescription and over-the-counter medications kept in the home. The campaign runs through the end of March. For details contact Kathy at 606-549-3380 or katharinel.lay@ky.gov. You may also contact Angelika Lewis-Bowling at 606-549-6023 or angievadvocate@yahoo.com.
Pill Dragon
Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day in Williamsburg on Saturday, Sept. 18, resulted in the destruction of 32,273 outdated or unused pills brought in by the public, city police department, coroner’s office and doctor offices. There were 14 volunteers assisting the UNITE Coalition and KY Army National Guard. Mayor Roddy Harrison came out to show support. To view photos click here.
Anderson honored
Retiring Whitley County Superintendent Lonnie Anderson, who is also a member of the UNITE Board of Directors, received a plaque of appreciation from UNITE Director Karen Engle at the June board meeting. The plaque honored Anderson for his “Vision” in guiding the school system and for his personal time and effort in promoting UNITE’s youth programs throughout the county.
Bog in the Burg
More than 1,000 people attended Shop With A Cop’s “Bog in the Burg” ATV and 4×4 fundraiser on May 28-29. The event was a fundraiser for the Williamsburg Police Department and UNITE.
Methamphetamine presentation
Presentations on methamphetamine awareness, the role of detectives, treatment options and importance of UNITE Clubs were given to Corbin Intermediate School fifth-grade and sixth-grade students on May 17 by UNITE’s Treatment Director Elissa Price and Coalition Coordinator Carlos Cameron.
UNITE Clubs
Whitley County had 13 registered UNITE Clubs for the 2009-10 school year – Boston Elementary, Corbin High, Corbin Intermediate, Corbin Middle, Oak Grove Elementary, Pleasant View Elementary, Whitley Central Intermediate, Whitley County High, Whitley County Middle, Whitley Day Treatment, Whitley East Elementary, Whitley North Elementary and Williamsburg Elementary.
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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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