ICARE Union County

06/03/2026

👨‍⚕️ Men’s Health Month: Prevention Saves Lives 👨‍⚕️

June is Men’s Health Month—a time to focus on prevention, early intervention, and overall wellness.

Men are often less likely to seek medical care or talk about health concerns, including substance use. But prevention starts with awareness and action. Routine checkups, honest conversations with providers, and early support can reduce risks before they become crises.

Substance misuse does not happen in isolation—it often connects to stress, untreated health issues, and lack of support.

💙 Taking care of your health is one of the strongest choices you can make.

06/02/2026

💊♻️ 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!

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Kratom will be banned from store shelves in Tennessee starting July 1 after lawmakers branded the substance “gas station heroin.”

06/01/2026

💬💙 National Say Something Nice Day 💙💬

A few kind words can go a long way. Whether it's a compliment, a word of encouragement, or a simple "thank you," kindness has the power to brighten someone's day and strengthen our community.

Today, challenge yourself to say something nice to a friend, coworker, family member, teacher, or even a stranger. Positive words create positive connections, and those connections are an important part of building healthy, supportive communities. 🌟

Who has made a difference in your life? Tag them below and share a kind word! 👇💙

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today, ICARE honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to reflect with gratitude and remember those who gave their lives for our freedoms. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday. ❤️🤍💙

05/21/2026

Shiloh Recovery is happy to announce that the mobile shower trailer will be back this spring and summer.
Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless will be set up at Heritge Park in Maynardville on the third Thursday of every month starting on May 21, 2026 from 10:30am-2:30pm.
Anyone is welcome to use the showers.
We will have resources for housing assistance, hygiene kits, clothing, etc. Please share!!