Community Event
DEA National Rx Take Back Day
Multiple Sites Kennesaw, GA, United StatesBiannually, we participate in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Rx (Prescription Drug) Take Back Day, where we encourage all community members to clean out their medicine cabinets and remove all unused, unneeded, and expired medications from the home as a means to prevent and reduce the incidence of Rx drug misuse and... Read more »
We CARE Veteran Resource Fair
Cobb County Civic Center 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, GA, United StatesThe We CARE Veteran Resource Fair, sponsored by the Arthur M. Blank Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, and organized by United Military Care, is designed to offer a one-stop-shop for veterans in order to connect them with services, information and assistance. The event will run 9a-5:30p on Friday and 9a-6p on Saturday. For more information email... Read more »
Advancing Connections for Recovery (ACFR) Conference
Kennesaw State University Center 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, GA, United StatesFor those of you who might be interested, please find the information below regarding the upcoming Advancing Connections for Recovery (ACFR) Conference host by Kennesaw State University's Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery. There will be a great roster of speakers, including Neil Campbell, the Executive Director of Georgia Council on Substance Abuse; Lauren... Read more »
Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Event
Kennesaw State University Center 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, GA, United StatesLearn about interdisciplinary innovation and entrepreneurial resources and programs at Kennesaw State University for addressing complex community problems! This community event will provided the opportunity to unveil several interdisciplinary innovation and entrepreneurship programs (e.g., health, social, music and entertainment, sport) and resources (e.g., Incubation center) for students and community partners! These programs cut across several... Read more »
Parent Orientation Meeting
Lumpking County Schools GA, United StatesIn preparation of the next school year, Lumpkin County schools are hosting a parent orientation meeting. These meetings will be held for the parents of the students attending Summit Academy, Lumpkin High School, Long Branch Middle School, and Blackburn Elementary School. For more information and event details, contact Dr. Michael Carpenter!
Behavioral Health Resource Fair
KSU Marietta Student Center Ballroom 860 Rossbacher Way, Marietta, GA, United StatesThe Cobb 2020 & Live Healthy Douglas Behavioral Health Workgroup invites community organizations, educators, school staff, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and others who serve the public to attend a Behavioral Health Resource Fair of over 40+ behavioral health providers serving all ages within both Cobb and Douglas county! These providers represent a variety of treatment... Read more »
Let’s Talk Forum: Escape The Vape
Chattooga County Civic Center 44 Hwy 48, Summerville, GA, United StatesJoin us at for this Lunch and Learn event for our Let's Talk Forum discussing vaping education. Our very own, Scott Sherwin and Laura Searcy will be informing the public on the effects and harms of vaping. There will also be an additional informational session later in the evening for the attendees to ask more... Read more »
Inaugural Cobb Opioid Symposium
Board of Commissioners' Room 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, GA, United StatesThe Cobb County District Attorney's Office will be hosting the FIRST Opioid Symposium where service providers and researchers will be presenting on the current status of the opioid epidemic in addition to other general information about opioid abuse and prescription drug misuse. This event is open to the public.
Loud Recovery Event
Yahoola Creek Park 1166 Captain McDonald Road, Dahlonega, GA, United StatesLoud Recovery is hosting their FIRST annual award ceremony in celebration of National Recovery Month and those reaching milestone in their recovery! There will be BBQ lunch, live music, raffles, guest speaker, activities for the kids and MORE! Come out and see us there!
Gold Rush Parade
Dahlonega Square Dahlonega, GA, United StatesThe Gold Rush Parade is a part of and hosted by the Gold Rush Days Festival, Inc. 501(c)(3). There will be live music, craft vendors, food vendors, dance, contests, parade and more! Come out and see us there!