Van Buren County Substance Abuse Task Force (VBSATF)

03/16/2026

⏰LAST CALL for winter classes for Alcohol Server & Seller training. Register for class next Monday or request to be on the waitlist for next time.

03/16/2026

🌈Luck is great, but planning is best. Line up your sober ride before the celebration starts. 🍀Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Van Buren County Michigan Sheriffs Office

03/12/2026

🍀Green lights are for sober drivers. 🚙Make the smart move this St. Patrick’s Day and plan a ride before you celebrate. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Van Buren County Michigan Sheriffs Office

02/24/2026

Ni****ne in v**es is addictive and causes cravings. When a craving is ignored, a person can suffer withdrawal symptoms of increased anxiety and irritability. Va**ng won’t help with anxiety or irritability. If you know someone ready to cut back or stop, have them visit NotForMe.org for information and support.
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02/21/2026

Ni****ne is a toxic substance that raises your blood pressure and spikes adrenaline. Va**ng ni****ne is bad for your heart. If you are ready to cut back or stop, visit NotForMe.org for information and support.

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02/20/2026

🚗 Child Car Seat Safety Event 🚗

On Friday, February 27, from 12 PM to 3 PM, Safe Kids will be hosting a child seat check-up event at the Mattawan Fire Department.

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on site to help ensure your child’s car seat is properly installed and being used correctly. No appointment is necessary.

Take advantage of this free opportunity to help keep your kids safe on the road. Your child’s safety is worth it!

02/14/2026

Breathing shouldn’t be painful. Va**ng introduces hundreds of harmful chemicals into a person’s lungs which can impact athlete’s performance, even in the off-season. It’s linked with chronic lung disease and asthma.
If you know someone who wants to cut back or quit, encourage them to visit NotForMe.org.
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02/12/2026

All are welcome to join online or in person! Submit questions ahead of time via Google Form https://forms.gle/F69MaDbBeHE82jDC9
Region IV Area Agency on Aging

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Ni****ne is hard on your heart. With combustible ci******es, people who smoked about half a pack a day would be likely to consume about 6 mg of ni****ne per day. In 2022, 81% of v**e sales in the U.S. contained 50 mg/mL concentrated liquids.
ni****ne won’t help calm your heart. When you are ready to cut back or quit, visit NotForMe.org.

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02/06/2026

Come warm up and have a cup of coffee with us Monday, February 9th. We are offering free brief screening for alcohol and other drug use.