Participate in the National Alliance on Mental Illness Annual Walkathon! There are countless reasons that people turn to and begin abusing alcohol and other prescription drugs. Often those who find themselves in the grasp of addiction, may be dealing with undiagnosed depression or other psychological disorders. The walk is designed to raise awareness about mental illness, to increase community education and reach out to new families and individuals living with mental illness, and to support local NAMI affiliates to build a larger NAMI community.
Request a presentation from the Utah County Health Department Substance Abuse Division. This is a great educational tool for the community and the classroom. Help educate our residents and youth on current issues of substance abuse and what is really happening within our neighborhoods.
Sign up for TheAntiDrug.com Parenting Tips Newsletter. Enter your e-mail address to register to receive biweekly e-mail notifications with parenting tips and strategies to help keep your teenager healthy and drug-free. Remember, when it comes to keeping kids drug-free, YOU MATTER.
The Utah Department of Health Program provides numerous ways that a person can be involved. Finding a solution to the prescription drug abuse problem requires involvement from all community members. Go to our Community Events page to find upcoming events, or request information and guidance to organize activities on your own.
Possible activities include:
- Discussions/presentations at
- PTA Meetings
- Town Hall Meetings
- Libraries
- Hospitals
- Distribution of information
- Door to Door campaign
- Organizational newsletters
- Doctor’s offices
- Pharmacies
- Family (parent & teen) discussions
Add the new National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse- CASA toolbar to your web browser and a donation will be made each time you search the Internet or shop online at one of our participating stores at no cost to you!
