Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center Prevention Program

12/24/2025

Holiday self-care!
Call or text 988 if you need to talk to someone.

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

Talk They Hear You!!

12/21/2025

This is valuable information on the 988 Su***de Crisis Lifeline.

12/21/2025

https://youtu.be/tWj4NPhITfk?si=86SvfO2iNEjxzNjM

“This Life for Us” is a television PSA from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign. The PS...

12/21/2025

According to the CDC, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than he**in and 100 times more potent than morphine, significantly contributing to both fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the US.

12/21/2025

This video provides some very interesting information about the signs of an opioid overdose.

This animation provides information on how to recognize (signs and symptoms) and respond (to include checking for responsiveness, calling 911, administering ...

12/20/2025

NWAMHC-Prevention is promoting “Talk. They Hear You." This is an Underage Drinking Prevention National Media Campaign that empowers parents and caregivers to talk with children early about alcohol and other drug use.

Parents have a significant influence in their children’s decision to experiment with alcohol and other drugs. Although it may not seem like it, when parents talk about underage drinking and substance use, their children do hear them.

12/20/2025

One of my sweet, fantastic youth coalition members from Vernon Intermediate School has an important message to share this weekend! Have the COURAGE To Call 988!!! She’s right!!! 🫶🏻 ☀️

Call 988 the National Su***de and Crisis Lifeline if you need someone to talk with today. They are available 24/7 with trained professionals to assist you.

Thanks AJ Cantrell for your artwork. 🩷🤍

PS~folks keep an eye out for this student. She’s going to do BIG things. 💛🖤

12/18/2025

Hey, did you know that vapes aren’t regular trash? The ni****ne in the pods is hazardous waste, and the lithium-ion batteries can cause serious fires. Bring us your vapes and we will safely dispose of them while you enjoy a free game of bowling.

12/17/2025

⚠️ Take Back Event Update
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Take Back event has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a future date.

We appreciate your patience and will keep everyone updated once a new date is set. Thank you for helping us protect our community and loved ones. 💙

🚨 RED BAY — IT’S TIME TO CLEAN OUT THOSE MEDICINE CABINETS! 🚨
Medication & V**e Take Back Event happening THIS FRIDAY, December 19th!

📍 Red Bay Police Department
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bring in your:
💊 Prescription meds
🐶 Pet medications
🌱 Vitamins & supplements
🛍️ Over-the-counter meds
💨 V**es/e-cigarettes

❌ We cannot accept: liquids, sharps/needles, thermometers, aerosols.

✨ BONUS: Every disposal = 1 entry for a Walmart Gift Card Giveaway!
Perfect timing for the Christmas season!
➡️ The more you bring, the greater your chance to win!

Keeping medications out of the wrong hands starts at home — and it starts with you.
Let’s protect our community, reduce misuse, and end the year strong. ❤️🎄

12/16/2025

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💊 Drug Take Back Event
📆 Tuesday December 16, 2025
⏰ 11am-2pm
📍 Fayette County Sheriff’s Department

RSVP to let us know you’re coming! The first 5 to RSVP and show up and bring medication to discard of will automatically get a gift card!