Updates from the work.
Recaps, announcements, and stories — written by the people doing the work.
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Kratom Is Off the Shelves in Tennessee. What Replaced It Should Concern All of Us.
Weeks after Tennessee’s kratom ban, “cat’s claw” tablets hit McMinnville shelves — a brand lab tests in Utah linked to a death. How do we get ahead of the next one?
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Local Ways to Care for Yourself and Others
Every May, the country pauses to talk about mental health. In Warren County, that conversation hits closer than most. We share the same schools, the same job sites, the same Friday-night ball games, and the same waiting rooms. When one of us is struggling, it shows up in all of those places. That’s why this…
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What Is the Warren Prevention Coalition and How Can You Help?
The Warren Prevention Coalition unites Warren County residents, parents, and leaders to fight substance misuse. Learn how to join, volunteer, and make a real difference in McMinnville, TN.
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Warren County Coalition Expands Access to Life-Saving Narcan
The Warren County Prevention and Intervention Coalition has installed its second Caring Library in McMinnville, offering free Naloxone and educational resources to the public as part of a growing effort to combat opioid overdoses, Jan. 30. Located at Arbor Church of the Nazarene, 918 Sparta St., the newly placed Caring Library is a small but…
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Community Block Party at Arms Apartments
Community Event at Arms Apartments A Celebration of Connection and Support The event held yesterday at Arms Apartments showed what can happen when a community comes together with a shared purpose. The Warren County Prevention and Intervention Coalition partnered with several local organizations to provide resources, strengthen relationships, and build trust with residents. What took…
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Warren County TN Substance Abuse Prevention: United for Change on National Take Back Day
A Community United for Prevention On October 25, Warren County, Tennessee once again proved that collaboration is the cornerstone of prevention. The Warren County Prevention and Intervention Coalition partnered with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. They hosted a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event, aligning with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s nationwide initiative. The goal…
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Recovery Stories from McMinnville, TN
Celebrating Recovery Stories from Warren County Residents Recovery is real, and it’s happening right here in Warren County. Every day, people in our community are taking steps toward healthier, drug-free lives. Their stories remind us that recovery is not only possible, it’s worth celebrating. This spirit of Recovery in McMinnville, TN is a testament to…
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The Caring Library – Free Narcan
The Caring Library: A Permanent Resource for Free Narcan in Warren County The Warren County Prevention and Intervention Coalition is proud to announce the installation of The Caring Library, a permanent Narcan distribution station now available to the public. Located at Steered Straight, 1714 Smithville Hwy, McMinnville, TN 37110, this initiative represents our ongoing commitment…