Northeast Missouri Drug-Free Communities

09/12/2026

We attended the Kirksville Healthcare Expo today and promoted our Sober is the Vibe campaign! So many people came up to tell us they've seen our billboards and TV ads and love the message we are trying to spread! Thank you to those who also stopped by to share their sobriety story with us. 💙

09/10/2026

Join us Thursday September 17th for our next NEMO DFC meeting at the Adair County Health Department!

Bring your ideas and be prepared to discuss ways we can better serve youth and families in our community.

09/10/2026

🌎 Healthy communities. Healthy planet.

We often talk about how va**ng affects our health, but there’s another impact we can’t ignore: the waste left behind.

Disposable v**es contain plastic, electronics, and lithium-ion batteries, and millions are thrown away each year. That waste can end up in landfills, soil, and waterways.

Protecting our community means looking at the whole picture. Talk with the young people in your life about the risks of va**ng, support v**e-free communities, and make sure unwanted v**e products are disposed of safely and properly.

Our health matters. Our environment matters. And small actions can make a difference. 🌱

08/28/2026

🧡🖤🐯Welcome Back Tigers!

We had a blast today at our first ever Welcome Rally at William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville! We appreciate the opportunity to welcome students with a smile, music, and supportive signs. Thank you to the Centerstone Prevention Department for joining us this morning and making signs!

This is just the first of many Welcome Rallies we will be hosting at area schools this year. If your school would like to request a Welcome Rally, or your organization is be interested in joining us, reach out to [email protected]

08/19/2026

💜 August is Overdose Awareness Month 💜

When we talk about naloxone, it’s important to remember: naloxone is for everyone. You don’t have to be actively using opioids to encounter a situation where naloxone could save a life.

Consider these scenarios:
• A child finds and takes pills that aren’t prescribed to them.
• A student buys a pill online to help them study, without knowing what’s actually in it.
• An older adult accidentally takes an extra dose of a prescribed pain medication.
• Someone develops an opioid use disorder after being prescribed pain medication following surgery.

These situations can happen in any community, to any family. Keeping naloxone on hand is one simple way to be prepared for an opioid overdose. You don’t carry naloxone because you expect an overdose. You carry it because you’re prepared to help if one happens.

Naloxone is available FREE at the Adair County Health Department.

08/13/2026

Parenting is hard. Let us help!

The Operation Parent Handbooks are now available at the Adair County Health Department while supplies last!

These helpful resource guides give parents and caregivers practical information on topics like youth substance use, social media, mental health, bullying, gaming, friendships, and more.

Available for both Middle/High School and Elementary age groups.

Stop by the Adair County Health Department and pick one up while supplies last. Call 660-665-8491 Ext. 741 or email [email protected] with questions or inquiries.

Visit https://www.operationparent.org/ for more information.

08/11/2026

Hey parents! Check out this awesome event hosted by CAPNEMO's Family Connection Center . What a great resource!

We are hosting at the Family Connection Center our first monthly self care group called Strong Minds, Strong Families. We will be having it this month on Monday August 24th from 5:30-7pm. This new group is designed for parents who could use a little time for themselves! Come connect with other parents, chat about the importance of self-care, and enjoy a fun self-care activity together. It’s a great opportunity to relax, recharge, connect, and take some time for YOU—because taking care of yourself is an important part of taking care of your family.

✨ Free childcare will be available on-site! ✨

If you have any interest in joining or have questions, please feel free to contact our center at (660)280-3377 or email us at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

08/11/2026

Join us Thursday August 20th for our next monthly DFC coalition meeting! If you want to learn more about making a positive impact in our community - we would love to have you.

Meetings are held in person at the Adair County Health Department at 11:00am.

06/18/2026

Real fun. Real vibes. No filter.

Our new “Sober is the Vibe” commercial is officially here! We hope this message encourages youth to stay true to themselves and make healthy choices.

06/16/2026

Something BIG is coming… 👀🎬

We’re excited to announce the upcoming debut of our brand-new “Sober Is the Vibe” commercial!

This campaign highlights the power of living substance-free, making healthy choices, and showing that confidence, connection, and fun don’t require alcohol, v**es or drugs.

A huge thank you to the incredible local youth who helped bring this project to life. We can’t wait to share the final video with our community.

Stay tuned… dropping soon right here on Facebook!