Mayor's Substance Misuse Task Force of Apex, NC

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Mayor's Substance Misuse Task Force of Apex, NC

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The mission of the Mayor’s Substance Misuse Task Force is to provide education, resources and hope for those affected by substance misuse. Goals:
1.

Create awareness of the growing substance misuse crisis and its impact on individuals, families, law enforcement and the community.
2. Provide resources for counseling, treatment and recovery options.
3. Promote on-going education, prevention strategies and partnerships with affiliated organizations.

10/23/2026

Help shape the future of youth behavioral health in Wake County! 💚

Join a community listening session to share your voice, experiences, and ideas to help ensure local youth and families have the support they need.

📅 October 27 | 11 AM–12 PM
📍 Healing Transitions - 1251 Goode St., Raleigh, North Carolina

Every voice matters—let’s work together to make a difference for our youth!

10/20/2026

Poe Center for Health Education will be hosting an anti-va**ng program for families on Saturday, October 24th. The program runs from 9-11 a.m. and is for families with kids in 6th grade and up.

Families will participate together in a fun “game show” that teaches skills for having open conversations with the goal of preventing kids from va**ng.

$45 per family, registration is required. Visit www.poehealth.org to register.

10/19/2026

Join the Raleigh Police Department and Substance Use Advisory Commission in addressing the drug overdose epidemic by participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day.

Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked.

When? Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where? Visit either one of the participating locations below.

• Falls River Pharmacy, 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Suite 109, Raleigh NC

• Wegmans,1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh NC

Safeguard your community's safety and health by responsibly disposing of unneeded medication!

10/16/2026

Today we had the honor of meeting the team at Joshua Tree during their open house! They are a much needed adolescent program right here in Apex! The Task Force was thrilled to see the passion each member of this incredible team has to serve our community!

Jacques Gilbert, Mayor of Apex, NC

09/23/2026

WHAT IF YOU COULD SAVE A LIFE?

You don’t have to be a doctor.
You don’t have to be a first responder.
You just need to know what to do.

Join us for SAVE A LIFE DAY — an opportunity to learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose, connect with local resources, and gain the knowledge that could make the difference between life and death.

Because an overdose doesn’t always happen to a stranger. It can happen to a friend. A neighbor. A coworker. A family member.

Be prepared. Be informed. Be the person who knows what to do.

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Greg Poole Jr. All Faiths Chapel
1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

FREE EVENT

Presented by the Wake County Drug Overdose Prevention Coalition, in partnership with the City of Raleigh and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition.

👉 Register today. (link in comments)
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08/19/2026

A word from our co-chair about the Drugs Uncovered event coming to Apex tomorrow, August 20th.

08/18/2026

If you’d like to know more about how drugs are affecting our youth today, join us Thursday, August 20th from 530- 8pm at the John Brown Community Center. Details below. 👇

08/13/2026

The Mayor's Substance Misuse Task Force is partnering with the Poe Center for Health Education to host "Drugs Uncovered"

This interactive program is designed for parents, caregively, educators, and community members to learn about current trends, understand the signs of substance misuse, and gain insight to start meaningful conversations with youth.

Join us at the John Brown Community Center on Thursday August 20th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

07/16/2026

Grateful for the ability to work so closely with the Apex Police Department

The Mayor’s Substance Misuse Task Force is partnering with the Poe Center for Health Education to host a "Drugs Uncovered” education session for Apex parents and caregivers to protect the youth of our community. This drug education event will be hosted at the John Brown Community Center on Thursday, August 20th, 2026 beginning at 5:30pm.

Learn about current trends in drug use, as well as the associated health risks and consequences which could befall an adolescent user. This event will also provide tools to help adults communicate with these vulnerable community members about the dangers of drug use.

Address

73 Hunter Street
Apex, NC
27502

Website

https://www.apexnc.org/1540/Mayors-Substance-Misuse-Task-Force

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