Inaugural Resource Fair Empowers Local UC Seniors
The Cumberland Prevention Coalition will host its inaugural Aging Well Resource Fair Friday to connect senior residents with essential health services, safety programs and community organizations. Cumberland Prevention Coalition Program Coordinator Monica Specht said the event serves as a centralized location for seniors to discover resources they may not be familiar with. Specht said the […]
Grandparents Coalition Aims To Combat Substance Abuse
The Cumberland Prevention Coalition will launch a new initiative Thursday to empower grandparents to help prevent youth substance abuse. Prevention Coordinator Natalie Hoskins said the organization is hosting its first Grandparent Coffee and Conversation event at the Art Circle Public Library. She said the hope is to establish a permanent support group. “And what we […]
Cumberland Prevention Spreads Overdose Education Tuesday
The Cumberland Prevention Coalition hopes to shed light on the overdose issue Tuesday through a community awareness event. Prevention Coordinator Natalie Hoskins said more awareness may help prevent future overdoses and prevent the deaths. Hoskins said the community should know that overdose is an issue in Cumberland County. “If we can bring it out and […]
Cumberland Coalition Hiring Older Adult Specialist
Cumberland Prevention Coalition will use $100,000 in State Opioid Abatement Money to fund a new older adult prevention specialist. Executive Director Lachelle Lee said 32 percent of the Cumberland County population is 65 years old or older, some 15 percent higher than the state average. She said this demographic has a hard time getting treatment […]
Cumberland Prevention Coalition Takes To Schools During Red Ribbon Week
The Cumberland Prevention Coalition rolling out its annual celebration of Red Ribbon Week to schools across Cumberland County. Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and drug prevention awareness campaign. Cumberland Prevention Coalition Program Coordinator Samantha Walker said her organization mainly focuses on preventing first-time use. “Kids at a certain age at some […]
Prom Season Brings Conversations About Teenage Drinking
Prom night is a major milestone for many high schoolers, but amidst the fun, parents should consider talking with their kids about safety as well. Teen drinking has long been associated with prom night, but experts say that the risks that come with it far outweigh a single night of entertainment. Director of Cumberland Prevention […]
