May is prevention month
.National Prevention Week (NPW) is a national public education platform bringing together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health.
SAMHSA’s NPW is May 8 through 14, 2022, and we’ve already started planning! Check out SAMHSA'S website for more details and amazing resources!
SAMHSA’s NPW is May 8 through 14, 2022, and we’ve already started planning! Check out SAMHSA'S website for more details and amazing resources!
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vAPING concerns continue to rise
Vaping trends continue to be on the rise. In the past year there has been an increase in participation from youth aged 10-13 according to the CDC. It is important that we work together to stop this trend from continuing to grow.
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Drug tAKE BACK DAY WAS HUGE SUCCESS!!1
SACC and the Swanton Police Department partnered up to collect over 20,000 grans of unwanted and unused medications on April 30th. Thank you to everyone who came out and participated on that day!
Memorial day may 30th
Memorial Day Holiday Period Estimate for 2022
The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that 415 people may die on U.S. roads this Memorial Day holiday period. Holidays traditionally are a time of travel for families across the United States. Many choose car travel, which has the highest fatality rate of any major form of transportation based on fatalities per passenger mile. Holidays are also often cause for celebrations involving alcohol consumption, a major contributing factor to motor-vehicle crashes.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. The holiday is always a 3.25-day weekend consisting of Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. In 2022, the Memorial Day weekend extends from 6 p.m. Friday, May 27 to 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 30.
Visit the Holiday Introduction page for a list of holiday periods and their definitions
The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that 415 people may die on U.S. roads this Memorial Day holiday period. Holidays traditionally are a time of travel for families across the United States. Many choose car travel, which has the highest fatality rate of any major form of transportation based on fatalities per passenger mile. Holidays are also often cause for celebrations involving alcohol consumption, a major contributing factor to motor-vehicle crashes.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. The holiday is always a 3.25-day weekend consisting of Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. In 2022, the Memorial Day weekend extends from 6 p.m. Friday, May 27 to 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 30.
Visit the Holiday Introduction page for a list of holiday periods and their definitions
mission statement
The Swanton Area Community Coalition, Inc. brings together all sectors of the community to work for the reduction and prevention of substance abuse through education and awareness in Swanton.
sacc visionThe Swanton Area Community Coalition, Inc. is a volunteer community group working together to create a strong caring community, empowered to build excellence in our youth in both character and action.
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SACC is funded by the Lucas County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board and Four Co ADAMhs Board.
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Someone you know struggling with substance abuse?
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A Renewed Mind
Arrowhead Behavioral Health Harbor Behavioral Health DrugRehab The Link: Call 1.800.273.8255 |
You can contact us if you need specific resources. Although it is not our area, we will do whatever we can to help.
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Location
Address: 97 N. MAIN STREET, SWANTON, OH, 43558
