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The primary goal of school-based alcohol and drug prevention programs is to prevent or delay first time use among youth. School-based interventions are designed to reduce risk factors for early alcohol and drug use primarily at the individual level by enhancing student’s knowledge, skills, and resiliency, as well as addressing social and environmental risk factors as well. According to the … Read More

Stigma changes when communities recover out loud. Rather than hiding or denying our struggles and challenges, people are collaborating more and talking openly about what is happening, the tragedies of the past, and how we can move forward with positive personal and community changes. Scott County’s community self esteem is being slowly restored. Scott County is becoming a “Culture of … Read More

SCOTTSBURG, Ind.—The Scott County Health Department, in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, is sponsoring a “Stigma Reduction Training” on Thursday, August 16, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Scott Memorial Hospital Conference Room provided by the Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. The perceived stigma can cause … Read More

SCOTTSBURG, Ind.—New Creation will be hosting “Remedy For Life”, a family-friendly fundraiser concert featuring the group Hush Harbor with Special Guest Aquila Bock at Scottsburg First Christian Church on September 22, at 7 p.m. DONATIONS to New Creation Ministries will be accepted at the door. New Creation Ministries is a non-profit faith-based ministry whose mission is to assist individuals with … Read More

Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) is a relatively new concept in this area of the country. The Get Healthy Scott County (GHSC) Leadership Team visited the city of Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio, last September to learn how their community implemented ROSC to address community challenges caused by substance use disorder. Their community was mentored by Michael Flaherty, Ph.D., … Read More

The Scott County Partnership and CEASe sponsored a DEA Drug Take Back on April 28, 2018, in collaboration with the Scottsburg Police Department and the Scott County Sheriff’s Department. Reserve Sheriff Deputy Ben Mills and Scottsburg PD Assistant Chief David Hardin assisted with collecting the unused, expired, and unwanted medications at Scottsburg Walmart. Sixty people visit the booth. Scott County … Read More

Everyone is Invited to Scott County Tobacco Prevention Town Hall Meeting (Scott County, IN)  Youth and adults alike are invited to the Scott County Tobacco Prevention Cessation’s Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m.Michelle Goodin, the Scott County Health Department Administrator, will be facilitating the dialogue. Featured guests will include the Scott County youth VOICE Coalition, Public Health … Read More

Free Naloxone Lay Person Training for Scott County< Naloxone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent overdose by opioids, such as heroin, morphine, and prescription opiates. It blocks opioid receptor sites, reversing the toxic effects of the overdose. Naloxone is administered when someone is showing signs of opioid overdose. The Indiana State Department of Health, ... Read More