Hazel Pittman Center

03/16/2026

Parent University Webinar: State Testing – Helping Students Manage Stress & Anxiety

State testing season can bring a lot of pressure for students as well as parents. Join us for an informative webinar focused on understanding state testing and learning practical ways to support your child through testing-related stress and anxiety.

During this session, we will discuss:
✅ What parents should know about state testing
✅ Common signs of testing stress and anxiety in students
✅ Simple strategies to help your child feel confident and prepared
✅ Ways to create a calm and supportive testing environment at home

This webinar is designed to equip parents with tools and encouragement to help students approach testing with confidence rather than fear. Let’s work together to support our students' success and well-being during testing season!

Our guest speaker for this session will be Dr. Sheka Houston, Director of Student Support Programs at Chester County School District.

You can join via our ECHO Coalition's Facebook Live Page or on Zoom. If you are joining via Zoom, please use the link provided.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4fiW3W-pSNmBrwX80CJJpg

There will be a drawing for a $30 Amazon Gift Card for one lucky viewer! For more information, please contact Melody C. Reid, Director of Prevention Services at the Hazel Pittman Center. She can be reached by email, melody@hazelpittman.org, or phone at 803-377-8111.

📅March 19th, 2026
⏰ Time: 6 pm - 7 pm
💻Zoom & Chester County ECHO Coalition's page Live



County School District County ECHO Coalition

03/16/2026

Please stay weather aware.

03/15/2026

03/06/2026

Today is Black Balloon Day - a day to pause, remember, and honor the lives lost to overdose. Every black balloon represents someone who was loved: a parent, a child, a friend, a neighbor.

We remember with love and speak their names. If you or someone you know needs support, we're here for you: drugfree.org/getsupport

Artwork by the Partnership's very own Thomas Ulmer.

03/06/2026

Do you know the signs of an opioid overdose?

Recognizing an overdose can save a life. Signs may include slow or shallow breathing, very small pupils, unconsciousness, or blue or purple lips and fingertips.

Narcan (naloxone) can reverse an opioid overdose and restore breathing.

Hazel Pittman Center will be providing free Narcan and brief training so community members know what to look for and how to respond.

📍 Richburg Fire Department
📅 March 6
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM

No cost. Everyone is welcome.

02/26/2026

📣 We Want to Hear From You!

Hazel Pittman Center is gathering community input to help strengthen substance use treatment and prevention services in our area — and your voice matters.

We are inviting community members, parents, students, partners, and local organizations to complete a brief survey to help us:

✔ Identify current substance use concerns
✔ Understand barriers to accessing services
✔ Strengthen prevention efforts
✔ Highlight success stories and community impact

The survey is anonymous and takes about 5–7 minutes to complete. You may complete one or all sections.

Your feedback will help guide planning, funding, and future services in our community.

👉 Click here to participate:
Treatment Services Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPCTreatmentNeeds
Prevention Services Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPCPreventionNeeds
Success Stories & Community Impact - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPCSuccessStories

Thank you for helping us build a healthier, stronger community.

02/25/2026

** Parent University **

Parenting the Next Generation in Our New World is an engaging Parent University session designed to help families navigate the rapidly changing world our children are growing up in. From technology and mental health to identity, resilience, and relationships, today’s parents face challenges no previous generation has encountered.

Join us on Zoom for a meaningful conversation that offers insight, practical strategies, and encouragement as we explore how to support, guide, and empower the next generation with confidence and care. Raising kids in today’s world can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. This interactive Zoom session invites parents and caregivers to learn, reflect, and walk away with actionable ideas they can use right away.

Our guest speaker for this session will be Dr. Sheka Houston, Director of Student Support Programs at Chester County School District.

Thursday, February 26th, from 6 pm to 7 pm, via our ECHO Coalition's Facebook Live Page or on Zoom. If you are joining via Zoom, please use the link provided.
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_4fiW3W-pSNmBrwX80CJJpg

There will be a drawing for a $30 Amazon Gift Card for one lucky viewer! For more information, please contact Melody C. Reid, Director of Prevention Services at the Hazel Pittman Center. She can be reached by email, melody@hazelpittman.org, or phone at 803-377-8111.

Educational services are designed to help individuals understand substance use disorders and other behavioral health problems, as well as identify personal factors that may increase risk level. The purpose of prevention is to educate community members on healthy lifestyles where alcohol and drugs ar...

02/25/2026

Chester County has experienced 12 suspected overdose incidents since January 1, 2026.

Substance use impacts more than the individual—it affects parents, partners, children, siblings, and loved ones who are often carrying fear, grief, anger, and uncertainty.

Hazel Pittman Center offers a free weekly family group for those who have lost a loved one to overdose or who have a loved one currently struggling with substance use.

This group provides a safe, supportive space to:
• Learn about addiction
• Share and process difficult emotions
• Rebuild trust and communication
• Develop healthy coping strategies

📍 Hazel Pittman Center
📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 130 Hudson Street, Chester, SC

No cost. No pressure. You do not have to go through this alone.

📞 Call 803-377-8111 for more information.

02/24/2026

Free Narcan is available today in Chester.

📍 Chester County DSS
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 115 Reedy Street, Chester

Narcan is safe, legal to carry, and saves lives. Stop by and pick up a kit.

02/19/2026

Chester has experienced six suspected overdose incidents since January 1, 2026.

Overdoses can happen quickly and without warning. Being prepared with Narcan can save a life.

Hazel Pittman Center is providing free Narcan (naloxone) to community members. Narcan is an overdose reversal medication that is safe, easy to use, and legal to carry.

📍 Chester County DSS
📅 February 24, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 115 Reedy Street, Chester

No cost. No judgment. This is about preparedness and community safety.

Please share to help spread the word.

02/17/2026

Today is the day.

Free Narcan (naloxone) will be available today from 4:00–6:00 PM at Richburg Fire and Rescue.

Narcan saves lives. Please stop by and share this information with others who may need it.

02/15/2026

Hazel Pittman Center will observe Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 16, 2026. Our offices will be closed for the holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Patients needing immediate assistance should call 911 in the event of an emergency or contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for crisis support.