Drug Takeback Day
Bring your old or unwanted pills to the Walgreen’s in Rockville on April 24,2021 from 10 AM -2 PM to participate in the National DEA Drug Take Back Day. National Take-Back Day is a safe and convenient way to dispose...
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Hidden in Plain Sight
Please join us during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week for a Hidden in Plain Sight Virtual Presentation. Email cschend@thevillage.org to register Find more information HERE
DEA Drug Takeback Day October 2020
[caption id="attachment_3965" align="alignright" width="365"] Information and Resources given out in partnership with Manchester Change Collaborative to all the Take Back participants[/caption] The Coalition is making headlines for our drug take back initiative! On October 24th,2020 we partnered with Walgreen’s in...
Read MoreSticker Shock!
MVPP has been working throughout the towns to continue our prevention methods despite having to social distance. One thing we have done is place lawn signs, targeting different subgroups of teens, with messaging to discourage substance use by focusing on the...
Read MoreSocially Distant Annual Luncheon
Like many things lately, this year’s Annual Luncheon looked a little different. Instead of our usual big event to celebrate the coalition’s successes, we opted for a socially distanced picnic in the park! We presented and discussed our 2019-2020...
Read MoreROCKVILLE ROCKS Resource Distribution
National Prevention Week (NPW) is a week-long observance sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to increase public awareness of, and action around, mental and/or substance use disorders. It takes place annually in May. During this...
Read MoreVirtual Drug Take Back Day
Unfortunately, the DEA Drug Take-Back that occurs every April has been postponed in response to the Coronavirus. We are saddened by this, as this event has always been a huge success for The Coalition in the prevention of non-medical use...
Read MoreReal Talk Presents A Conversation About Vaping
The Vernon ROCKS Coalition presented the 2018-2019 Rockville High School PRIDE survey results to the public on December 5th, 2019 at 6:30 PM at Vernon Center Middle School. Members of Real Talk discussed the school's data, focusing on annual and...
Read MoreThird Annual Community Basketball Tournament – November 2019
On Friday, November 15th, 2019 The Vernon ROCKS Coalition held our Annual Community Basketball Tournament. The yearly event aims to provide youth with a safe, healthy and entertaining activity on their Friday night and demonstrate that there are alternatives to...
Read MoreDEA Drug Take Back Day – October 2019
On October 26th, 2019 the coalition partnered with Walgreen's in Rockville to participate in the National DEA Drug Take Back Day. National Take-Back Day is a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. This...
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