UNITING FOR CHANGE
Uniting the community to educate and protect the youth of Tipton County from substance misuse
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Our Vision: A healthy and safe community free of substance misuse
Tipton Prevents is all about prevention. Our goal is to lower substance misuse rates in Tipton County by stopping the problem before it starts. We identify community gaps and collaborate with community members to create solutions. We are proud to say that we have brought in over $3 million in funding, but more importantly, we celebrate the fact that we have seen a drop in substance misuse rates in our youth since Tipton Prevents’ establishment.
Tipton Prevents is a non-profit coalition of individuals, government bodies, and organizations uniting to reduce underage drinking, tobacco use, marijuana use, and prescription drug misuse in Tipton County. We recognize that effective substance misuse prevention requires the participation of all key sector stakeholders in a community working together and utilizing environmental strategies to achieve successful population-level change.
Let ‘s Meet
We would love to have you join us for our monthly coalition meetings. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. We meet at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton in the community conference room (1st floor).
1995 U.S. 51 South, Covington, TN 38019
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🚨 FREE webinar today at noon! If you can’t watch it live, you can get a recording sent to your email if you register.
“Tess Rowland’s life changed forever after a traffic accident—and now she’s using her experience to protect young lives. As a former MADD President and traffic safety advocate, Tess will join us on November 12th to share expert insights on discussing the dangers of impaired driving, substance use, and road safety with kids of all ages. Register to join us live or catch the recording for essential resources and advice: https://loom.ly/dsE342A”
Nov 12
Narcan (Naloxone) is a nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose and prevent overdose death. Drug Free Tipton is fortunate to be part of the TN Save A Life initiative which allows us to connect individuals and organizations with this life saving drug- free of cost. Not only are our police officers and first responders able to be equipped with Narcan, but it is also available to individuals and family members by request.
You can contact Madelynn Ross, our Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist, for more info, training opportunities, and how to get a free overdose prevention kit.
[email protected] - 731-819-6572 - #EndOverdose
Nov 8
“Although the Swedish product was introduced in 2014, nicotine pouches have more recently gained popularity, particularly among the youth. According to a CDC study, nicotine pouches were the second-most popular form of tobacco children admitted to using. And medical experts say the highly addictive products can have negative health impacts, especially on young people.”
Full article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/10/25/baker-mayfield-mnf-nicotine-pouches-zyn-controversy/75839249007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGZwAdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHT6CdJSXU4RTeIB12aYGKhATf-hDeuH0kN9tk6mX1t-Xi4Jij1ei6sjOHw_aem_64-WV5DpjStbNnwa4pv5_A
@tnprevention
Nov 7
Because fentanyl is so strong, people who make illicit (illegal) drugs use fentanyl to make their drugs cheaper and more powerful. They do not have the special equipment that spread out the chemicals evenly. Each pill or powder is not the same. It does not take a lot of fentanyl to cause an overdose, especially for someone who does not usually use opioids.
For more check out https://www.dea.gov/onepill .
If you need help with substance misuse, call or text 1-800-889-9789. The TNREDLINE is the 24/7/365 resource for substance misuse treatment referrals. All calls and texts are completely confidential.
Nov 6
🍂 October was so much fun! Our project coordinator, Kinsey, read our favorite Halloween book to over 400 kids across the county and then discussed candy/medicine safety. We love Kinsey’s tradition every year! 🎃🍬
Tipton County Schools of Tennessee
Tipton Christian Academy
Tipton-Rosemark Academy
Methodist Preparatory School
Nov 5
"Kids don`t always have the facts when it comes to alcohol and other drugs. If parents don`t talk about the risks of underage drinking and substance use, their kids might not see any harm in trying alcohol and other substances. Having a conversation allows parents to set clear rules about what they expect from their kids when it comes to alcohol and other drugs."
Head over to https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources/why-you-should-talk-your-child for more (source).
Nov 4
We had a great afternoon at Take Back Day on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the afternoon, disposed of medications safely, and partnered with us for this event!
Thank you to our awesome partners for all that they did to make this event such a success!!!
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton
West Tennessee Addiction Network
Covington Police Department
Sheriff Shannon Beasley
Covington, TN Fire Department
Tipton County Public Library
UT TSU Extension Tipton County
Dyersburg State Community College
Charms- Covington, TN
Oct 28
Come see us tomorrow (Saturday, 10/26) at our National Drug Take Back Day Trunk-or-Treat at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton! All are welcome at this FREE event.
1995 U.S. 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
Bring your unused/expired medicine when you come so that we can help you dispose of it safely and securely!
Oct 25
Donate
Interested in donating to Tipton Prevents? We accept cash or check donations during coalition work hours. If you would like to mail donations, please use the address: 7785 US-51 South, Brighton, TN 38019. If you need any assistance, please email [email protected]. We thank you for your support!