Hancock County ASAP/Partners Coalition

03/14/2026

It's important to normalize conversations surrounding mental health so people can feel empowered to seek the help they need.

These resources can help you feel more informed to talk about mental health with those in your life who may need your support. samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/how-to-talk

03/09/2026

Emerald Lodge Hiring Fair – Open Interviews! 🚨

We’re hiring for multiple roles at our 16-bed men’s residential substance use treatment program in Hawesville. If you’re looking for a meaningful career in behavioral health and want to make a difference in Hancock County, we encourage you to attend.

📍 Hancock County Career Center
⏰ 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM

We’re proud to invest in local talent and build strong teams in the communities we serve. 💙

03/01/2026

02/25/2026

Every year, more than 727 000 lives are lost to su***de.
Behind each number is a story cut short.

We aimed for a 33% reduction in deaths by 2030, but progress is just 12%.

This is a crisis. We must act with urgency, compassion & investment in su***de prevention.

02/21/2026

🚨 Public Safety Advisory: Cychlorphine Detected in Kentucky 🚨

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security warns that Cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic drug approximately ten times stronger than fentanyl, has been detected in central Kentucky and is contributing to overdose deaths in neighboring regions, including eastern Tennessee.

This substance is frequently mixed with other illegal narcotics, placing users at extreme risk of unintentional exposure. Its presence is expected to expand to additional areas within the Commonwealth.

Advisory for First Responders, Healthcare Providers, and Law Enforcement Personnel:

* Exercise extreme caution when handling any unknown or illicit substances.

* Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent accidental exposure.

* Treat all suspected Cychlorphine-related overdoses as medical emergencies.

* Immediately report any confirmed or suspected cases to local public safety authorities.

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security urges the public to remain vigilant, avoid contact with unknown substances, and report suspicious activity to law enforcement.

02/09/2026

🚨 Community Alert & Resource 🚨
Due to a recent increase in nonfatal overdoses in Daviess County, The Gathering Pointe is hosting a FREE Narcan Giveaway on Tuesday, February 11th from 5:00–7:00 PM. Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Stop by 400 E 4th St, Owensboro to pick up Narcan, enjoy pizza, snacks, and refreshments, and help keep our community safe. 💜 No judgment—just support.

02/09/2026

Let’s improve our grade in next year’s report!

HB 187 and SB 74 would direct funds awarded to Kentucky as part of the JUUL settlement to be allocated toward youth to***co and ni****ne prevention and cessation programming. This would help keep young people from becoming addicted to these harmful products, reduce healthcare costs associated with their use, and generally improve the health of our next generation.

02/04/2026

World Cancer Day is February 4th. This is a day to raise awareness about cancer, focus on preventing it, and take action to address the global cancer epidemic.

NACDD’s Disability Network for To***co Control and Cancer Prevention encourages public health professionals to ensure their cancer prevention programs intentionally include people with disabilities.

Here are a few tips on how to get started:

1. Cancer Prevention Screenings and Programs- Offer accessible cancer prevention screenings that allow people with disabilities to be tested for cancer. Provide inclusive wellness programs that give information about ways to stop to***co use and prevent cancer.

Some ways to make sure your programs are accessible include:

• Partner with disability service organizations and/or people with disabilities, health care providers and program staff who are disabled and/or understand disability;

• Offer virtual appointment options
• Identify and assist with accessible transportation to appointments,

• Have a procedure in place for providing sign language interpreters, resources in braille, easy-read, and plain language styles

2. Inclusive Cancer Prevention Working Groups- Make sure your cancer plan working groups are led by and include people with different types of disabilities. This will ensure programs are accessible and people with disabilities are intentionally included.

3. Cancer Education and Awareness Campaigns- Create cancer prevention campaigns that are accessible and represent people with disabilities. To learn about this topic visit this resource Accessible Social Media for Public Health from the Public Health Communications Collaborative.

01/26/2026

Breathe easier, live brighter. Make 2026 the year you stop for good. 🌿 ***coFree

01/20/2026

A pack a day costs roughly $3,100/year. 💸 Imagine what you could do with an extra $3,000 in 2026! ***coFree

01/18/2026

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When a teen is caught va**ng, punishment isn’t the solution, support is.
Suspensions and expulsions don’t address why a young person started va**ng, they only push them further away from help.

Schools and communities can choose restorative practices that focus on healing, learning, and support.