Category: Educators

Dated November 3, 2023 This is advance notice for the November meeting as we have several new supporting members and a new active member who joined from Hamburg and Crossett… Continue reading Communication from DFC Project Director/D-FAC ChairCommunication

Important information and resources to help our youth avoid the dangers of vaping and other harmful substances. Here is the link: No Vape November

Drug-Free Ashley County Coalition Recognizes Outstanding Youth Member, Brick “Tank” Morris. Click on the following link to see more information about the the award and read Tank’s essay explaining why… Continue reading Outstanding Youth Member Award

Email from the DFC Administrator: Dear DFC and CARA Coalition Leaders, Last week, President Biden issued a proclamation designating October as National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. In the proclamation… Continue reading Presidential Proclamation on National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, 2023

The Drug Free Ashley County Coalition hosted an appreciation lunch on September 22 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Eric Shoffner was the featured speaker. He owns Gammel’s Pharmacy in… Continue reading Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA. Today marks the start of National Recovery Month. Each September, we observe National Recovery Month to raise awareness, honor and make a difference… Continue reading National Recovery Month

Protective Parenting Tips Summer is a great time to focus on your loved one’s well-being by practicing positive parenting techniques that support a healthy lifestyle.  Communicate your expectations: Setting clear expectations of… Continue reading Partnership Newsletter

Dateline June 19, 2023: Those of you in Ashley County are fully aware of the devastation we have to deal with this week following the weekend storms.  If you haven’t… Continue reading Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch Postponed

Here is a link to the National Drug Free Partnership website. The Drug Free Partnership found at Drugfree.org contains a wide range of educational resources, tools and support services for families. The… Continue reading Drug Free Resources