ICARE Union County

04/22/2026

Just like we care for our planet, we also have a responsibility to care for ourselves and each other. Prevention starts with the small choices we make every day—choosing healthy habits, supporting one another, and creating safe, strong communities.

This Earth Day, take a moment to reflect on how you can make a positive impact—whether it’s protecting the environment or helping prevent substance use. Together, small actions can lead to big change. 🌱

04/21/2026

As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to be able to answer our kid’s tough questions ― and start the tough conversations. Open conversations and awareness can help prevent underage drinking. Find resources at: samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

04/21/2026

💊🚗 DEA Drug Take Back Day is This Saturday! 🚗💊

Clean out your medicine cabinet and help keep our community safe by properly disposing of expired, unwanted, or unused medications. Join us this Saturday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Union County Sheriff’s Office for a convenient drive-thru drop-off event.

🎉 As a thank you for participating, everyone who drops off medications can enter to win a raffle basket filled with great prizes including a cast iron skillet, cookbook, notepads, and a variety of gift cards!

It’s quick, easy, and makes a difference. Protect your home, prevent misuse, and dispose safely. We hope to see you there!

04/18/2026

🚗💊 Got unused or expired medications?
Bring them to DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Union County Sheriff's Department !
✔️ Easy drive-thru drop-off
✔️ Safe & anonymous disposal
✔️ BONUS: Every drop-off = a chance to win a door prize basket! 🎁
It’s a simple step that makes a big difference in preventing misuse and keeping our community safe.

04/18/2026

🚨 We’re set up and ready to go! 🚨

ICARE Union County is at the HMMS CTE Spring Market today from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and we’d love for you to stop by if you’re out and about!

Come check out our Hidden In Plain Sight mock bedroom trailer, designed to help adults learn how substances and related items can be hidden in everyday spaces. This is a powerful hands-on demonstration for parents, caregivers, and community members.

We also have tons of community resources, prevention information, and giveaways available.

📍 Stop by, say hello, and take a few minutes to walk through the trailer — it’s an eye-opening experience you won’t want to miss!

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

Come see us tomorrow at the CTE Market! 🎉

ICARE will be there alongside HMMS, and we’re so excited to officially debut our newly wrapped Hidden in Plain Sight trailer 👀🚐

This powerful, eye-opening resource is designed to spark conversations and raise awareness—you won’t want to miss it. Bring a friend, stop by, and check it out for yourself!

📍 CTE Market
🗓 Tomorrow 10AM-2PM

We can’t wait to see you there!

Tomorrow is our Spring CTE Market. Our students and teachers have worked so hard for this event... We hope to see you there! Reminder-some of our booths will be cash only.

04/17/2026

Rural America is facing a behavioral health crisis. Workforce shortages, transportation barriers & stigma add to the challenge. A new SAMHSA advisory highlights peer recovery support as a powerful, community-driven solution ➡️ https://library.samhsa.gov/product/advisory-peer-recovery-supports-behavioral-health-rural-communities/pep25-07-020

04/16/2026

You have a lot to live for! Don’t make a mistake with drugs or alcohol this prom and graduation season. Protect yourself and your future!

04/16/2026

It's okay not to be okay. Help is always available if you or someone you love is having a hard time, or for those struggling with mental health or substance use challenges.

❤️ Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

04/14/2026

Prevention works. Get the tools and resources to help start the conversation with youth about preventing underage drinking and other healthy lifestyle choices. at SAMHSA's “Talk. They Hear You.” samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

04/13/2026

🚗💊 Got unused or expired medications?

Bring them to DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Union County Sheriff's Department !

✔️ Easy drive-thru drop-off
✔️ Safe & anonymous disposal
✔️ BONUS: Every drop-off = a chance to win a door prize basket! 🎁

It’s a simple step that makes a big difference in preventing misuse and keeping our community safe.