Four Rivers Regional Prevention Center

04/21/2026

We’re all set up for the Western Kentucky Alcohol Prevention Summit tomorrow with Pennyroyal Regional Prevention Center, LifeSkills Regional Prevention Center, and River Valley RPCs. It’s going to be a great day and we can’t wait to see everyone!
*If you are attending, please use the map pin provided in the reminder email to get to the proper location. Additional parking can be found behind the blue dry boat dock building near the venue.*

04/20/2026

***PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST DRUG TAKE-BACK EVENT***

The Paducah Police Department, DEA, and McCracken County ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) will partner for the Spring 2026 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which will be held on Saturday, April 25th, from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. in the parking lot of the Purchase District Health Department, 916 Kentucky Avenue in Paducah. The event provides residents with a safe, anonymous way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications.

During the event, officials will only accept pills and patches. Items such as liquids, needles, syringes, vapes, or inhalers will not be collected. The community can drive through, drop off their medications, and leave with no questions asked.

Medicines that remain in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion and misuse. Rates of prescription drug misuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. In Kentucky, the number of pediatric overdose and ingestion cases has increased by 104% over the last five years.

By participating in Take Back Day, the public can reduce the risk of misuse, theft, accidental ingestion, and diversion by removing potentially dangerous unneeded medications from homes. During the fall 2025 Take Back Day, Kentuckians turned in more than 11,300 pounds of unused medications.

The Paducah Police Department urges community members to bring their unused prescriptions to designated drop-off locations to help keep them out of circulation.

04/20/2026

National Look-Alike Day (April 20) reminds us: Vapes don’t accidentally look like everyday items. They’re designed that way. Youth-friendly design ≠ youth-safe product.

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

🌱💚 4/20 check-in: Growth > fixing. Prevention works best when we build strengths, connection, and care—helping youth make healthy choices around cannabis and beyond. Let’s keep growing what works. 🌿

04/17/2026

Prom season is almost here! 🎉 While it’s an exciting time for teens, remember that most young people don’t drink on prom night. 💙 As a parent, you have a big influence on that decision—talk with your teen about alcohol, set clear expectations, and offer support. Honest conversations help them make safe, smart choices and enjoy the night responsibly.

04/15/2026

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are excited to be partnering with Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital to provide a Adult Mental Health First Aid Training and a Youth Mental Health First Aid Training will be provided by the Purchase District Health Department.
In both sessions, participants will learn to identify, understand, and respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The hands-on training will empower attendees to offer initial support to adolescents who may be developing mental health or substance use issues and guide them in connecting to the appropriate care. 💚🐨 Space is limited for both courses, so registration is required. Lunch will be provided by Mercy Health. Interested parties are encouraged to register promptly via the links below:
-Adult Mental Health First Aid – Tuesday, May 5 from 8:30 am-4:00 pm – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984772354541
-Youth Mental Health First Aid – Thursday, May 28 from 8:30 am-4:00 pm – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-mental-health-first-aid-tickets-1985397449216

04/15/2026

💃🕺 Prom is coming! Teens are picking outfits, playlists, and dance moves… and parents are perfecting the “don’t embarrass them too much” routine. 😎 Small tweaks—like planning safe transportation and giving them space to make decisions—help them stay grounded. Seasons change, kids grow, and a little support goes a long way!

04/13/2026

Future > Trends Trends fade, but their future doesn't. Help them build a life they’re too proud to vaporize: Ask what they’re hearing at school. Share why you’re excited for their future. Listen more than you lecture. Learn more about how to talk to your kids about va**ng here.

04/09/2026

Stress shows up for all of us, but we can meet it with the tools and support that help us stay grounded. In April, try leaning into what strengthens you, check in with a friend, step outside for a reset, move your body, or permit yourself to rest. Building on what’s already strong in our lives helps us handle challenges in healthier ways. Small, supportive actions today can make a big difference over time. If stress is affecting your day-to-day life, don’t hesitate to reach out to a doctor or mental health provider. You deserve support! To learn more about stress visit: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/so-stressedout-fact-sheet

04/06/2026

Spring Break: when teens suddenly think every hour is “nap on the beach” o’clock. 🏖😎 Instead of stressing over every sunscreen-less, sand-in-your snack moment, focus on what’s growing strong—confidence, curiosity, kindness. Teens who feel supported are way less likely to experiment with cannabis. So grab your shades, enjoy the waves, and keep cheering on their strengths. 🌊🌱💚

04/02/2026

Check out our monthly prevention newsletter for April! There is a lot happening this month in addition to being Alcohol Awareness Month. This monthly newsletter is designed to keep our community partners and members updated on upcoming events/trainings we have going on, current initiatives to promote, celebrate team successes, and more!
Email clodge@4rbh.org to be added to the distribution list.