Southwest Council

10/22/2025

Help keep our communities healthy and join the take back day!

Join us for National Prescription Drug on Friday, October 25th, between 10am and 2pm! The Millville Police Department is a collection site! (18 South High Street, Millville, NJ 08332). Discover other collection site locations near you www.DEATakeBack.com.

offers a safe and free opportunity for communities across the nation to dispose of old medications discreetly. On October 25th, from 10am to 2pm, bring your unused prescription drugs to a nearby collection site. Visit www.DEATakeBack.com to find one near you.

As autumn arrives, it's the perfect time to tidy up your medicine cabinet. On October 25th, from 10am to 2pm (local time), properly dispose of your unneeded Rx meds. Locate a collection site today: www.DEATakeBack.com

Expired or unused prescription medications pose a public safety risk. Safeguard lives and protect the environment by participating in on October 25th. Share this post and get ready for the event at www.DEATakeBack.com.

Dispose of your surplus Rx drugs with no questions asked! Join us for on Saturday, October 25th, from 10am to 2pm. Find a convenient collection site near you at www.DEATakeBack.com.

10/22/2025

🎀 Red Ribbon Week 2025 | October 23–31 🎀
This week, we stand together to say NO to drugs and YES to healthy choices! 💪❤️

📌 Theme: Life is a Puzzle, Solve it being Drug Free.
Let’s raise awareness, spread positivity, and support one another in making safe, drug-free decisions. 🌟

📷 Share how you're celebrating using and tag us!
🧠💬 What’s one way YOU take care of your mind and stay drug-free?

10/21/2025

🟣 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🟣

1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
Behind every statistic is a person — a friend, a neighbor, a coworker, a loved one. 💜

💬 Break the silence.
🤝 Support survivors.
📚 Educate yourself.
📞 Know the signs. Know where to turn.

If you or someone you know is in danger, help is available:
📱 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
💻 thehotline.org – 24/7 confidential chat

🕯️Together, we raise awareness. Together, we stand against abuse.

10/20/2025

Are you searching for more education on senior programming? Look no further! We offer a variety of presentations as well as our fabulous WISE Program for free.

Contact Drew, Christa, or Tara for more information!

10/15/2025

"You've always had the power, my dear." – Glinda the Good Witch

After 30 magical years, Alexis Regenelli has clicked her heels and officially followed the yellow brick road into retirement! 🌈✨

Starting as an Administrative Assistant and rising to become our Director of Operations, Alexis helped shape the Southwest Council into the vibrant organization it is today: with heart, brains, and plenty of courage. As Alexis skips off over the rainbow, we’re left with big ruby slippers to fill, and a few flying monkeys to wrangle! Her kind smile, great sense of style, and legendary love for The Wizard of Oz is something we won’t soon forget.

Thank you, Alexis, for your years of dedicated service and for bringing a little magic to everything you did. Your impact will be felt for years to come.

Read the blog post here: https://www.southwestcouncil.org/blog

10/06/2025

🧡💊 Today is Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day 💊🧡

Opioid addiction continues to impact families and communities across the country — but awareness saves lives. Today, we stand together to:

🥊 Educate about the risks of prescription opioids
🥊 Promote safe alternatives for pain management
🥊 Break the stigma around addiction
🥊 Support prevention, treatment, and recovery

Let’s for good. 💪
📚 Learn more & get involved: Join our coalitions, reach out to have free evidence based programming in your schools, and have presentations on current trends to help combat opioid misuse.

10/03/2025

Join us for our tri-county meeting on October 17th discussing the reality of underage drinking.

Join us for networking, lunch, and education on 10/17/25!

10/01/2025

🎗️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️

Breast cancer affects millions of lives every year — including our colleagues, families, and communities. This month, we stand in solidarity with those impacted and emphasize the importance of education, early detection, and support.

🔹 Early detection is critical. Encourage regular screenings and self-exams.
🔹 Awareness matters. Share resources and information.
🔹 Support saves lives. Stand with survivors, patients, and caregivers.

Together, we can help create a future without breast cancer.

09/23/2025

Thursday is Save A Life Day — Let’s Talk Overdose Awareness 💜

Every life lost to overdose is one too many. Thursday, we stand together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and take action.

✅ Learn the signs of overdose
✅ Carry Naloxone (Narcan)
✅ Offer compassion, not judgment
✅ Support harm reduction efforts

You can save a life—through knowledge, kindness, and preparedness. Many pharmacies now carry naloxone that you can ask for- for free! You can find us in front of the Salem Public Library handing out Narcan, general information, some small free kits.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and is ready to start their recovery journey or is in need of resources, please reach out to our Peer Recovery Specialists at (856) 794-1011 x 209 or 212

09/02/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

In 2023 there were over 49,000 people who completed su***de, which is 1 every 11 minutes. Men make up 80% of su***de deaths, and Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Natives make up the highest population. Older adults make up the highest regarding ages, and it is the second leading cause of death among 10-34 year olds.

So where do we go from here? Being aware of what limited access people have to healthcare, community support, and fighting against stigma that is related to mental health is important making a meaningful difference. Being aware of what the actual statistics are will be beneficial as well. While there is data available, there are many who do not report. Reporting also allows individuals to receive help they need.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

YOU MATTER.

**The above statistics and information was captured by the CDC.

08/29/2025

We will be closed on Monday, September 1st and reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!

08/29/2025

Join us for our Senior Wellness Summit!