Our prevention efforts receive funding form various grants through the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Services that allow us to focus on prevention in the following substance areas:

• Tobacco

• Alcohol

• Rx

• Prescription Drugs

• Stimulants

• Marijuana

Through these grants, it allows us as a coalition to plan and implement acitivites in the community to prevent and treat substance use disoreders.

Two drug disposal events are offered a year- one in the spring and one in the fall- for the community to have a safe way to dispose of any unused, unwanted, or expired medication (both prescription and over-the-counter medications).

Our drug take back could not be possible without our partnerships with:

• Johnson City Police Department

• Jonesborough Police Department

• Washington County Sheriff's Office

• East Tennessee State University College of Pharmacy

• Education in schools and the community

• Health fairs and other events

• Education with medical professionals about prescribing dangers and risks to certain populations.

• Examine county-wide tobacco policies and advocate for change

• Tobacco-free signage at local events

• Consultations with business owners seeking a beer permit in Johnson City