Hendricks County is now providing overdose-reversal kits to anyone who requests one. These overdose-reversal kits known as NaloxBox will be available in three different locations in Hendricks County. These locations are the Journey Church in Avon, the Brownsburg Public Library, and the Family Promise Resource Center in Plainfield. Each Naloxbox will include: A single dose…
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved naloxone hydrochloride (ZIMHI) injection to treat opioid overdose. Naloxone is a medicine utilized to help reduce opioid overdose deaths, and prefilled syringes are now an additional option. This drug can be administered through an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection containing 5 milligrams of naloxone hydrochloride. This high dose medication…
It is that time of year! We are gearing up for our big week and we want to hear from you, the residents of Delaware County! This survey will help us know where to put education and resources in the coming year. Please follow the link below to fill out this survey! It will only…
We are now accepting PRIDE Team member applications for the 2021-2022 school year. These applications must be turned into the Delaware County Prevention Council office no later than June 25, 2021. If you have any questions please email Jenifer Moore at jenifer.moore@dcpreventionpartners.org. PRIDE Team Applications 2021-2022
During the last two weeks our staff delivered around 7,000 mask for the elementary students throughout Delaware County. These masks are in celebration for Red Ribbon Week 2020. Thank you Outfitter for always making our ideas possible. Per CDC guidelines, these mask are made with two layers of breathable, washable fabric. They are also made…
With 15 years of experience at Yorktown Public Library, Jenifer Moore has developed an understanding of working with youth. Those skills have prepared her for her new role: executive director of the Delaware County Prevention Council (DCPC). The Yorktown High School and Ball State University graduate just started at this post on May 15, so…
Alcohol Awareness Month provides a focused opportunity across America to increase awareness and understanding of alcohol addiction, its causes, effective treatment, and recovery. It is an opportunity to decrease stigma and misunderstandings in order to dismantle the barriers to treatment and recovery, and thus make seeking help more readily available to those who suffer from…
The Delaware County Prevention Council is excited and proud to sponsor the 23rd annual Red Ribbon Week Community Breakfast! For more information about Red Ribbon Week in Delaware County, visit: dcpreventionpartners.org/red-ribbon
We are excited to announce the 2018/2019 Delaware County PRIDE Team: Freshmen E’lia Brown Johnathan Chimbanda Gwendolyn Clark Adam Combs Jenna Crosby Jazmyn Fouch Averie Jamison Ellie Lynn Alara Miller Gerry Moore Tyler Robertson Lizzy Thomas Grace VanHorn Addie Wilson Sophomores Jordan Ashton Allie Bond Ashleigh Brelage Evan Conley Joel Dowling Jascey Harrington Anna Goller Avery…
Delaware County Prevention Council (DCPC) will be offering a FREE Too Good For Drugs Facilitator Training on January 22nd. Facilitators will be certified to teach Kindergarten – 8th Grade. Facilitators will work with DCPC to be placed in a classroom to teach this effective 10 session program. All Facilitators must complete this training in order…