ICARE Union County

06/17/2026

🚿 **Community Shower Trailer – Now Available Through Our Event** 🚿

We’re excited to share access to our **community shower trailer** as part of our ongoing outreach efforts to support dignity, health, and wellness for all members of our community.

Access to clean, safe shower facilities is an important part of meeting basic needs and reducing barriers for individuals and families who may be experiencing hardship. This service is offered in a respectful, welcoming environment as part of broader community support and prevention efforts.

📍 Learn more and stay updated about availability here:
[Community Shower Trailer Event Details](https://www.facebook.com/events/1527451305690780?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

If you or someone you know could benefit from this service, please reach out for details on locations and scheduling.

Together, we can continue building a healthier, stronger, and more supported community. 💙

06/16/2026

💊♻️ Safe Medication Disposal – Every Day Matters ♻️💊

Did you know you don’t have to wait for a special event to safely dispose of medications? You can protect your home and community all year long!

📍 Use a Medication Drop Box:
Safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted medications at your local drop box locations.

🟢 Use Deterra Bags at Home:
No time to stop by? Deterra bags make it easy to safely deactivate medications right at home—just add water, seal, and throw away.

Proper disposal helps prevent misuse, accidental poisoning, and keeps medications out of our water supply. 💙

Take a few minutes this month to clean out your medicine cabinet—it makes a big difference!

06/16/2026

💜 International Overdose Awareness Day – Union County 💜
Join us as we honor lives lost, support those impacted by substance use disorder, and work together to prevent future overdoses.
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Wilson Park, Maynardville
This free community event will include:
🕯️ Faces of Hope & Tree of Hope memorial displays
📚 Overdose prevention and recovery resources
🤝 Connections to local organizations and support services
💜 A community remembrance ceremony, just to name a few
Together, we can reduce stigma, save lives, and strengthen recovery in Union County.
Please register here:
https://forms.gle/o1fiYXDsmnW5KNRW9
💜

06/15/2026

⛽🚨 **Gas Station Drug Trends Training & Lunch-and-Learn** 🚨⛽

Did you know that many substances marketed to youth and young adults can be found in everyday retail settings? Join us for an informative training designed to help community members, retailers, educators, parents, and prevention partners better understand current drug trends and emerging products.

📅 **Thursday, June 25**
🕦 **11:30 AM – 1:00 PM**
📍 **Miller's Chapel Methodist Church**

🍽️ **Lunch will be provided.**

Participants will learn:
✅ Current drug trends and emerging substances
✅ Products commonly found in retail environments
✅ Prevention strategies and community resources
✅ How we can work together to keep our community informed and safe

🎟️ **Registration is encouraged!**
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gas-station-drugs-awareness-prevention-community-safety-tickets-1989612990012?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

We hope you'll join us for this important conversation and help strengthen prevention efforts in Union County!

06/15/2026

🕯️ Run to Remember – Prevention Against Drinking & Driving Under the Influence 🕯️

Join us as we come together for the Run to Remember, a meaningful event dedicated to honoring lives lost and raising awareness about the devastating impact of drinking and driving under the influence.

This event is about more than remembrance—it’s about prevention, education, and community responsibility. Every choice matters, and together we can help save lives by encouraging safe, sober decision-making.

💙 We run to remember those we’ve lost
💙 We run to support families still healing
💙 We run to prevent future tragedies

Let’s stand together in solidarity and commitment to a safer community—one where every driver, passenger, and family member makes it home safely.

If you’re attending, wear comfortable shoes, bring a friend, and help us spread the message: Don’t drink and drive. Plan ahead. Stay alive.

06/15/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING! 📢

ICARE Union County is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic **Part-Time Prevention Education & Community Outreach Specialist** to join our team!

This position will assist with prevention education, community outreach, coalition activities, event coordination, and efforts to promote healthier and safer communities throughout our service area.

📋 To Apply:
Applicants must submit:
✅ A completed Non-Certified Position Application https://www.ucps.org/non-certified-employment-applicatio
✅ A current resume

Applications and resumes may be:
📧 Emailed to: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

OR

📍 Delivered to:
ICARE Union County
115 Wilson Lane
Maynardville, TN 37807

📞 For more information, contact:
865-215-0475
📧 [[email protected]]

Job Description is posted on our website at https://www.icareunioncounty.com/team

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in your community, we encourage you to apply!

Please share this post to help us find the right candidate.

06/14/2026

Today we honor the symbol that represents our nation’s history, values, and unity—the American flag. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes, and every year on Flag Day we reflect on what it stands for: freedom, resilience, and the shared commitment to one another.

As we see the flag waving across our communities, may it remind us of the importance of coming together, supporting one another, and working toward a stronger future.

Let’s take a moment today to show respect for the flag and what it represents for all of us.

06/10/2026