Alexander County PORT/ Community Paramedic

04/07/2026

This event will be held at the PORT office located at 75 1st St SW, Taylorsville, NC 28681. See the info below and scan the QR code to register.

Our Quarterly Employment Program is starting back on May 4th - 8th. This program is for anyone who is searching for employment and wants to obtain the skills and knowledge on how to put their best foot forward in obtaining that job and perhaps start a new career. This program is called Recalibrate and is taught by the amazing Lori Mason of the Springs Group. You dont want to miss it! See the info below and scan the QR code to register.

04/06/2026

Sign up by clicking the link https://alexandercountync.gov/port/

COSP Parenting classes start tomorrow. Sign up today by clicking the link https://alexandercountync.gov/port/

04/06/2026

Recovery University schedule this week at PORT!

04/05/2026

All of us at the Alexander County PORT/Community Paramedic program would like to wish you all a Happy Easter!

01/24/2026

For this who may need shelter during this storm, here is the information.

Alexander County will open an emergency shelter to support residents impacted by this weekend’s winter storm. The shelter will open on Sunday, January 25, at 9:00 a.m. in the JV gymnasium at Alexan…

01/07/2026

January is Substance Use Disorder —a time to raise awareness on substance use disorder treatment and recovery. This month, we will be sharing with you organizations within our community that support individuals with a history of substance use by helping them develop a plan to overcome their past and build a future of hope and resilience. Every step forward is a step towards a healthier life!

12/17/2025

So thankful for the leaders of EMS, Alexander County, and the State for coming together to make this happen!

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A ribbon cutting was held on Monday, December 15, to celebrate the grand opening of a major expansion at Alexander County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station #1. Those in attendance enjoyed a …

12/11/2025

Preparing to take in clients at the Reentry Simulation sponsored by the Alexander Reentry Navigation and the Department of Adult Corrections at Celebrate You located at 34 West Main Ave in downtown Taylorsville. Come out for a mind blowing experience.

11/04/2025

This past week Erin Burke, Brandi Hackett, and Jennifer Young took a trip to Edgecomb County to participate in a reentry simulation. A reentry simulation is an educational event that simulates the challenges faced by people re-entering society after incarceration. The focus of reentry is a major focus in our efforts to assist individuals who are returning to society after incarceration. As part of the twelve strategies for the opioid settlement we look to identify the difficulties for reentry and hope to fill in the gaps that make it less difficult for anyone trying to rebuild their life and decrease recidivism.

10/31/2025

Catch all the PORT and EMS minions this Halloween! We are at the Admin office!

Catch Gru & his Minions in downtown Taylorsville tonight, while trick-or-treating!

Hope everyone has a safe and fun Happy Halloween!

Alexander County PORT/ Community Paramedic

10/24/2025

This past week at Recovery University!

This past week in R.E.C.O.V.E.R.Y 101 we have been discussing the stages of change. Stages of change is a trans theoretical model created by Prochaska and DiClemente. They found that change takes place over time in five distinct stages.

-Precontemplation: not seeing the problem
-Contemplation: seeing a problem and considering wheher to act
-Preparation: doing something to change
-Action: doing something to change
-Maintenance: working to maintain the change

What stage of change are you in?
Our classes take place Monday-Thursday at the Alexander County PORT/Community Paramedic Office, from 5-6. We hope to see you there!

10/18/2025

There is still time to come by our booth. Come fill out a survey for a mum! We have resources and Narcan! Come by we are at the Taylorsville Apple Festival!