Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition

02/21/2026

This week our Executive Director and Continuum of Care Specialist had the opportunity to tour Healing Transitions. We were blown away by the heart, dedication, and recovery support they provide in their community.

Thank you to the entire Healing Transitions team for your warm hospitality and for inspiring WCSPC as we continue working to strengthen recovery supports in Wilson County.

Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘M-F 9-5 (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org

02/20/2026

“Don Julio.” “AT&T.” “Ruby Tuesday.” “Call of Duty.” These are among the stamps on small bags of street drugs that Dalton Barrett has recently

02/19/2026

Did you know that 24% of Wilson youth admit that they are va**ng? Ni****ne is addictive and can cause damage to the adolescent brain and body.

Learn more about the risks of va**ng at https://www.wilcoprevention.org/youth-engagementcompromiso-juvenil.html



Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘M-F 9-5 (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org

02/18/2026

Join us on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30pm for Recovery Through Art!!

We will be painting the picture in the bottom right corner of the flyer! Register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot. And don't forget: This class is FREE!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recovery-through-art-february-tickets-1980482965864?aff=oddtdtcreator

Recovery Concepts Community Center
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕙 M-F 10-4 + after-hours events
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org

02/18/2026

Shoutout to WRAL TV to writing this article about the opioid overdose decrease in NC! Were thankful for them coming out to talk to our very own Mr. Dancy!
Without the amazing community partnerships happening here in Wilson County, we would not be seeing this high decrease (60%!). Community coming together is how progress is made!

Wilson County Government Wilson County Health Department Edgecombe County, NC

An analysis of state health data shows that opioid overdose hospitalizations have decreased by more than 20% in the last year, marking two consecutive years of declining emergency department visits in North Carolina.

02/18/2026

An analysis of state health data shows that opioid overdose hospitalizations have decreased by more than 20% in the last year, marking two consecutive years of declining emergency department visits in North Carolina.

02/16/2026

The Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition is seeking to fill our RC3 Coordinator Position! Please see the position description below for further details .

The WCSPC will be taking applications now through this Friday, February 20th at 5pm. Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to our Executive Director, Anna Godwin, via email at agodwin@wilcoprevention.org prior to the deadline.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Anna Godwin by email or by calling RC3 at 252-991-7267!

Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘 M-F 9-5 (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

The NC Peer Warmline (1-855-PEERS-NC) is a free, private phone number you can call day or night to talk with someone who understands. You’ll be connected to someone who has personal experiences with mental health or substance use disorders. You can call any time you're feeling sad, stressed, lonely or just need to talk. You don't need to be in crisis to call.

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mental-health-developmental-disabilities-and-substance-use-services/crisis-services/peer-warmline

02/13/2026

It was an honor for WCSPC to sit alongside Representative Dante Pittman, Reginald Speight (North Carolina Department of Commerce), and OIC of Wilson, Inc. at WhirliDogs during Anna Stein, First Lady of North Carolinas recent visit to Wilson. Meaningful collaboration and shared dialogue are key to building healthier, stronger communities and we are thankful to be at the table!

Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘 M-F 9-5 (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org