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
Scott County Training Addresses Stigma
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
New Creation Presents Hush Harbor in “Remedy For Life” Fundraiser Concert
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 Summit is Success
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
DEA Drug Take Back
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
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
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
2018 Events
Scott County Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs April 28 at Walmart [SCOTTSBURG, IND] – On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Scott County Partnership and the Drug Enforcement Administration, in partnership with the Scottsburg Police Department and the Scott County Sheriffs’ Department, is sponsoring a Drug Take Back Day that will give the public its 15th … Read More
EMPOWER: New Countywide Youth Coalition
As part of the Scott County Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program initiative, a new countywide youth coalition has formed. The founding members chose the name EMPOWER and hope the NEW coalition encourages and equips Scott County youth with tools to live healthy, safe and drug-free lives. Founding members of EMPOWER are Byron Holland, Eliza Mount, Dylan Baker, Taylor Stewart, … Read More