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