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2019 End of Year Evaluation Report: Community Perceptions of Substance Use and Outcomes of Workshops and Educational Activities

August 26, 2019August 27, 2019admin

Using data collected by Service providers and community coalitions throughout Southern Arizona that addressed substance use and misuse among youth and older adults, the report details substance misuse trends, effectiveness of workshops, and outcomes of evidence-based programs. Each provider, in consultation with Arizona Complete Health and Evaluation Research and Development (ERAD), developed a logic model […]

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

August 3, 2019August 3, 2019admin

Shots (or vaccines) help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. Vaccines aren’t just for kids – adults need to get vaccinated to stay protected from serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia. National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to stay up to date […]

Read the Arizona Statewide Prevention Needs Assessment

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019admin

The 2018 Statewide Prevention Needs Assessment was a systematic process to collect and analyze information to describe the prevention needs of Arizona. This assessment is a practical tool that will allow community planners, stakeholders and coalitions, in collaboration with local and State governments, to identify the levels of risk and protective factors operating in their […]

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019admin

National Take-Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. The last Take-Back Day brought in more than 900,000 pounds of unused or expired prescription medication. This brings the total amount of prescription drugs collected by DEA since the fall of 2010 to 10,878,950 pounds. Check DEA’s official Take Back Day website for […]

Dispose of Unused and Unwanted Medications Tomorrow During DEA National Rx Take Back Day

October 26, 2018admin

Tomorrow, Saturday, October 27, 2018 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time Unused or expired prescription medications at home are a public safety issue and can lead to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse. Unused prescriptions thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. The misuse and abuse of over-the-counter medications, illicit drugs, […]

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 14, 2018September 19, 2018admin

Washington, D.C., March 28, 2018 — The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM), announced the 2018 Hispanic Heritage Month theme: “Hispanics: One Endless Voice to Enhance our Traditions.” The theme invites us to reflect on Hispanic American’s tradition, history and culture. The announcement was made during the Council’s March monthly meeting. NCHEPM members, […]

Pima Council on Aging offers a fun, interactive program on the aging process

January 3, 2018admin

Are you 60 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people? Join us, and bring a friend! This fun, interactive educational program will have six weekly sessions (2 hours each). It will provide useful information on a wide range of topics. Join us, meet new people […]

Join Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer to safely dispose of unused or expired medications

October 17, 2017admin

October 21, 2017 8:00 am to 10:00 am 14022 S Sunland Gin Rd Arizona City, AZ Download Flyer Med Disposal event 10.21.17

Check out the the Little Free Library in Sierra Vista

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017admin

Little Free Library (www.littlefreelibrary.org) is a worldwide nonprofit organization where you can find information about this effort, locate a Little Free Library or learn how to create, register, and maintain a Little Free Library. I have joined the movement and in addition to starting a Little Free Library in my front yard, I have created […]

Join NNEDV October 15 through 21, 2017 for the National Week of Action!

September 25, 2017admin

10/15/2017: Conversation Sunday – use our talking points to start conversations about domestic violence with friends, family members, neighbors, or colleagues. 10/16/2017: Media Monday – download our new Tech Safety App (now available in Spanish!) or share our #31n31 campaign this year on social media. 2016 #31n31: 31 Ways to Challenge Myths about Domestic Violence 2015 #31n31: 31 Survivors’ and Advocates’ Stories 2014 #31n31: 31 Ways […]