Integrea Prevention

10/24/2025

Integrea Prevention was able to set up a resource booth at Central Alabama Community College today in partnership with the Tallapoosa County Extension Office for their series of mental health conversations for their Rural Health Initiative with the topic being on "Coping with Stress." Thankful to be a part of their health initiative.

10/08/2025

Thank you Russell County Health Department for hosting our October's coalition meeting. Integrea Prevention and Russell County CARES (coalition) are ready for the Prescription Drug Take Back Event on October 18, 2025 at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church. Email us at prevention@integreahelath.org for more information about this family friendly event! Community Resources (non-selling vendors) are welcome to set-up.l!

10/08/2025

Integrea Prevention were able to have two of our Prevention Specialists on campus at Southern Union State Community College Opelika to share mental health awareness resources and substance use prevention services to students in between classes.

10/08/2025

Integrea Prevention was able to set up at Southern Union State Community College in Opelika for their Popcorn Pop Up to spread awareness for Su***de Prevention Awareness month in September. Students were able to grab a bag of popcorn while also getting some information on mental health wellness and where to receive resources.

10/08/2025

Integrea Prevention was able to partner with the Tallapoosa County Extension Office to set up a resource booth for their series of mental health conversations for their Rural Health Initiative with the first of many being "The Basics: Getting to Know Mental Health." Thankful to Mr. Shane Harris for inviting Integrea Community Mental Health to be a part of their health initiative.

10/02/2025

Integrea Prevention partners with local law enforcements other local organizations accross Chambers, Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties in organizing a prescription drug take back event. See the schedules below for the month of October! Reach out to prevention@integreahealth.org for any questions.

09/26/2025

The first su***de prevention walk in Russell County has been featured!
Thank you The Citizen of East Alabama and Loretta Rose for the support you have always extended to Integrea Prevention and the Russell County CARES Coalition. ***dePreventionWalk2025

The first-ever Su***de Prevention Walk, “A Walk with Purpose” in Russell County drew strong community support Saturday. Organizers expressed gratitude to local agencies, volunteers and partners who helped bring the

09/21/2025

We would like to thank everyone for making our 1st Annual Su***de Prevention Walk a great success! The Russell County CARES coalition, the collaborators and the community showed up and supported each other.

A shout out to our event sponsors and partners: Russell County Sheriff's Office, Buffalo Rock Columbus, Publix Phenix City, iHeart Radio, BEAM Loretta Rose, Fort Mitchell Fire Department, Pittsview Volunteer Fire Department , and Russell County Youth Advisory Board.

Our heartfelt appreciation to our main guest speaker Andrea Mills of Love Like Lexi who also lead the bubble release ceremony; to Russell County District 5 Commissioner Cedric Darrell Darty for the warm welcome; to Asst D.A. Steven Knapp for introducing our coalition and our initiatives; to Diana Bell for leading the "Share & Reflect"; and to Pastor price Battle for the words of wisdom.

09/18/2025

Over a week of celebration on raising awareness on su***de prevention at Russell County High School by the Russell County Youth Advisory Board. Thank you Ms. Diana Bell for being our guest speaker and for inspiring the youth! ***dePreventionAwareness2025

09/10/2025

Russell County CARES is ready for our 1st Annual Su***de Prevention Walk. Please reach out if you are interested to volunteer, to be a resource vendor or to share your personal story (prevention@integreahelath.org or call 334-742-2112). We can bring the community together and raise awareness together! ***dePreventionAwareness2025

09/10/2025

Thank You for Making Walk for Hope 2025 a Success!

Integrea Prevention would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this year’s Walk for Hope so meaningful.

A special thank you to Commander John Walker and Chief Officer Aisha Hodges for having the Benjamin Russell High School NJROTC present the colors, and to Evie Platt of Horseshoe Bend High School and her mother Amanda for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

We are grateful to Mrs. Amber Seymour, Mental Health Therapist with Alexander City Schools for serving as our guest speaker and sharing such an inspiring message.

Thank you to Pastor Joey Jones, Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church Alexander City, for leading us in the invocation and moment of silence that set such a meaningful tone for the day.

We also appreciate Ms. Audrey ‘Buffy’ Colvin, Alexander City - City Council President, for bringing greetings on behalf of Alexander City, and Councilwoman Teneeshia Johnson for representing the Dadeville City Council and ENI Dadeville community.

A very special thank you to our event sponsor, Wright's Funeral Home, for their generous support in helping make this event possible.
And to our amazing vendors — Ms. Sharon Moore and her team at Sav-a-Life of Alexander City, Mrs. Laporsha Walker, Alabama State Coordinator, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Ms. Lakeshia Dowdell with Unity Wellness, D. Mark Mitchell with iHeart media, Phylicia Varner with Varner Inflatables, and Ms. Christie Meadows with All-Star Party Rentals — thank you for providing resources, support, and fun that helped bring our community together.

Your presence, words, and support helped shine a light of hope for all who attended. Together, we are building stronger, healthier communities and reminding everyone that they are not alone.
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