Partnership for a Drug-Free Community

02/18/2026

Did you know? 💡

You CAN get help for substance use even if you don’t have insurance.

Alabama offers several state‑funded treatment facilities that provide support at no cost to individuals without coverage.

If you or someone you know needs help, call Partnership for a Drug‑Free Community today to learn what options are available:
📞 256‑539‑7339

You’re not alone—help is here. ❤️

02/18/2026

❤️ February is National Heart Month! ❤️

Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death in the United States, responsible for nearly 1 in 4 U.S. deaths in 2023. It continues to take more lives each year than any other cause, underscoring the importance of prevention, awareness, and healthy lifestyle choices. [cdc.gov]

This month, we’re proud to recognize Partnership for a Drug-Free Community’s Youth To***co & Va**ng Prevention Education Program, a vital effort that equips young people with the facts about ni****ne, va**ng, and long‑term health risks. National data show e‑cigarettes have been the most commonly used to***co product among U.S. youth since 2014, making early education and prevention more important than ever. [cdc.gov]

💓 By raising awareness about heart health and supporting youth va**ng prevention, we strengthen our community’s future—one heart at a time.

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02/14/2026

Community,

This Valentine’s Day, Choose Recovery.

Valentine’s Day is everywhere right now — flowers, dinner reservations, social media highlight reels. But for many people in recovery, today can feel heavy.

Lonely. Triggering. Tempting.

At Partnership for a Drug Free Community, we want to say this clearly:
Your sobriety is worth more than a moment of comfort.

If today brings up old memories…
If you feel the pull to numb out…
If you’re struggling with relationship loss or isolation…

Pause.
Breathe.
Reach out before you react.

Recovery is not about being perfect. It’s about choosing differently — especially on the hard days.

Today, better yet EVERYDAY choose:
•Connection over isolation
•Boundaries over chaos
•Strength over impulse
•Healing over history

You have fought too hard to get here.
Valentine’s Day is about love — and the most powerful form of love is protecting your life.

If you or someone you love needs support, we are here.

📍 2608 Artie Street, Suite 1 – Huntsville, Al 35805
📞 256-539-7339
Emergency support: Call or text 988

Alabama is stronger when we protect our recovery community.

This Valentine’s Day, choose yourself. Choose healing.
Choose sobriety.
That is real love.

02/09/2026

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community is collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items to help support individuals and families in need right here in our community. 💙

Every donation—big or small—makes a difference. If you’re able, please consider contributing and helping us spread a little extra care this season.

📅 Collection deadline: February 17

Thank you for your generosity and for supporting a healthier, stronger community! 🙏🌟

02/05/2026

🎭💜💚 MARDI GRAS DONATION DRIVE 💚💜🎭

Hosted by Partnership for a Drug Free Community

Help us spread joy this Mardi Gras! We’re collecting fun, family-friendly items to give back to our community.

✨ NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF:

• Mardi Gras beads

• New or gently used stuffed animals

• Small toys & trinkets

• Anything safe and appropriate to throw or hand out

🎉 Your donations will help bring smiles to youth and families while promoting fun, healthy, drug-free celebrations!

📍 Drop-Off Location:

Partnership for a Drug Free Community

2608 Artie Street, Suite 1

Huntsville, AL 35805

📅 Donation Deadline:

February 17th 2026

💜 Thank you for supporting Partnership for a Drug Free Community and helping us make this Mardi Gras meaningful!

02/03/2026

🌼🎉 Join Us for Partnership's 2nd Annual Spring Soirée Fundraiser! 🎉🌼

We’re excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual Spring Soirée Fundraiser — a celebration of community, support, and springtime fun! 🌷✨

This year’s event will feature a LIVE AUCTION with many fantastic items up for grabs. You won’t want to miss it!

🥤 Refreshments will be served
👗 Wear your best spring attire — think bright, fun, and festive!
🎟️ Tickets are just $5 — get yours now before they sell out!
https://givebutter.com/c/SpringSoireeFundraiser

We are also accepting donated items for the live auction.
If you'd like to contribute, please contact Staci at 256.539.7339 or staci@thepdfc.org.

Let’s make this year’s Spring Soirée the best one yet — we can’t wait to see you there! 💛🌿

02/03/2026

📚💙 Our Community Showed Up BIG!

Recently, Partnership for a Drug‑Free Community reached out asking for help collecting books to share with local children and individuals in recovery — a simple but powerful way to enrich lives, encourage learning, and support healing.

And YOU ALL DELIVERED!!

Thanks to the generosity of this amazing community, we collected a total of 1,262 books! 🙌✨

These books will soon be in the hands of children who need encouragement AND individuals on their recovery journey who could use a little more hope and inspiration.❤️

Thank you for proving once again that when we come together, we make our community stronger, brighter, and more connected.📖

02/03/2026

🌟 Heroes of Hope: Black History Month Recovery Spotlight

Today we’re celebrating Joe Powell, President & CEO of the Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA), and one of the nation’s most influential leaders in peer based substance use recovery.

For more than 25 years, Joe has championed a vision of hope, wellness, and community driven support. Under his leadership, APAA became the first Recovery Community Organization in Texas to receive National “Exemplary” Accreditation for Peer Recovery Support Services — a testament to the power of peer connection and culturally rooted care. [thepoga.org]

With over 33 years of personal recovery experience, Joe is a nationally recognized expert in Peer Recovery Coaching and has been honored with multiple awards, including the prestigious Vernon Johnson Award for outstanding contributions to advancing recovery. [recoveryiswhy.org]

Joe’s impact reaches far beyond Dallas. He has worked alongside judges, behavioral health authorities, and statewide advocacy groups; contributed to specialty courts; and supported hospital and jail diversion programs — all while uplifting communities through equity focused recovery efforts. [thepoga.org]

In 2024, he was recognized with RecoveryPeople’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of transformative work, leadership in peer support, and commitment to expanding health equity in substance use recovery nationwide. [recoverypeople.org]

💜 Joe Powell’s story is one of resilience, leadership, and unwavering dedication — and countless individuals and families have been empowered because of it.

01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather, Partnership for a Drug-Free Community's office will be closed Monday, January 26th. Staff will be working from home and available by phone and/or email. If you or someone you know is seeking help for substance abuse, call us at 256.539.7339.

01/23/2026

❄️ WARMING CENTERS OPEN – NORTH ALABAMA ❄️

With dangerously cold temperatures, warming centers are open across North Alabama for anyone needing a safe, warm place. Call ahead when possible to confirm hours.

DeKalb County

Mentone Rescue Squad – 5951 Alabama Hwy 117 (next to Mentone Community Center)

Ider Community Center – Intersection of Alabama Hwy 117 & Dogwood Drive

Fort Payne Area –
Call 24/7 Crisis Line 📞 888-789-4673

Jackson County

Dutton Fire Hall – 69 Browntown Road, Dutton

Flat Rock Community Center – 682 County Road 326, Flat Rock

Hollywood Community Center – 6579 County Road, Hollywood

Langston Town Hall / Fire Station – 9277 County Road 67, Langston

Paint Rock Baptist Church – Church Street, Paint Rock

Scottsboro FUMC Fellowship Campus – 1609 South Scott Street, Scottsboro

Section Area:

Macedonia Fire Station – 4610 County Road 43, Section

Section Town Hall – 72 Dutton Road, Section

Stevenson Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 112 College Street, Stevenson

Madison County

The Livin’ Room – 2820 Governors Drive SW

First Stop – 206 Stokes Street

Downtown Rescue Mission – 1400 Evangel Drive NW

Salvation Army – 305 Seminole Drive SW

Transportation (Huntsville):

City Closed: Call HPD Non-Emergency 📞 256-722-7100

City Open: Public Transit 6am–9pm; after 9pm, call HPD

ℹ️ Downtown Rescue Mission & Salvation Army will accept government or police-issued ID if someone does not have ID.

Morgan County

Hands Across Decatur – 1027 5th Avenue SE, Decatur, AL
Friday: Opens at 8:30 a.m. and will remain open through at least noon on Wednesday

Limestone County

Limestone County Facility – 1011 W. Market St., Athens, AL 35611
📞 256-232-2631
⏰ Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm

Marshall County

Albertville Library – 200 Jackson St
⏰ 8:30am–5:30pm Mon–Fri
📞 256-891-8290

Sand Mountain Park Recreation Center
⏰5am–9pm Mon–Thu; 5am–7pm Fri; 7am–6pm Sat; 1pm–6pm Sun
📞 256-891-8240

Albertville Senior Center – 709 S. Broad St
⏰ 7am–1pm Mon–Fri
📞 256-891-8279

First Baptist Church Albertville – 309 E. Main St
⏰ 8am–4:30pm Mon–Fri
📞 256-878-2291

First United Methodist Church Albertville – 204 Madison St
⏰ 7:30am–12pm Mon–Thu
📞 256-878-4651

Martling Senior Center – 4059 Martling Rd
⏰ 7:30am–12pm Mon–Fri
📞 256-878-5751

Mt. Vernon Baptist Church – 2650 Pine Street
⏰ 8am–4pm Mon–Thu
📞 256-593-3552

❄️ Cold Weather Safety Tips

Dress in layers; cover head, hands & feet

Do not use grills, ovens, or generators indoors — risk of carbon monoxide

Check on neighbors, especially seniors & those with disabilities

Bring pets inside — if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them

Avoid unnecessary travel; icy roads are dangerous

Recognize hypothermia: shivering, confusion, slurred speech — call 911 immediately

Call 2-1-1 for local emergency assistance

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