Mercer County Coalition for Healthy Communities

08/31/2026

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).

For 25 years, IOAD has brought people together to remember those who have died from overdose, support people affected by substance use, and take action to save lives.

Behind every statistic is a person — someone loved, valued, and missed. This year’s theme, “25 Years On. Still Needed.”

CDC is marking IOAD with a continued call to action: Still Needed. Still Taking Action. Still Saving Lives.

Overdose is preventable. You can help by:
- Learning the signs of overdose.
- Carrying naloxone and knowing how to use it.
- Promoting respect by using person-centered language.
- Supporting access to treatment and recovery services.
- Sharing evidence-based overdose prevention resources.
Remember. Support. Prevent.

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/awareness/ioad.html

08/30/2026

You all have shown up for yourselves and others in this project! We are at 489 reasons and still looking for 499 more! Please participate by commenting on the original post or visiting menti.com and using code 3612 6581

💜 WE NEED 988 REASONS TO STAY.
This September, we're working on something special for 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline awareness — but we need our community to help us create it.
Our goal is to collect 988 Reasons to Stay by September 9.
Your reason can be BIG or tiny.
Your kids.
Your dog.
Your favorite song.
Coffee in the morning.
Sunsets.
Your best friend.
A trip you haven't taken yet.
Tomorrow. 💜
There is no wrong answer.
What's one reason you stay?
Drop yours in the comments or submit it anonymously here:
menti.com
use code
3612 6581
You can submit more than one. Every reason gets us one step closer to 988.
💜 988 reasons. 988 reminders that even the smallest things can be worth staying for.
If you or someone you know needs support, call, text, or chat 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

08/25/2026

Another great August Meet ☀️

08/24/2026

💜 WE NEED 988 REASONS TO STAY.
This September, we're working on something special for 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline awareness — but we need our community to help us create it.
Our goal is to collect 988 Reasons to Stay by September 9.
Your reason can be BIG or tiny.
Your kids.
Your dog.
Your favorite song.
Coffee in the morning.
Sunsets.
Your best friend.
A trip you haven't taken yet.
Tomorrow. 💜
There is no wrong answer.
What's one reason you stay?
Drop yours in the comments or submit it anonymously here:
menti.com
use code
3612 6581
You can submit more than one. Every reason gets us one step closer to 988.
💜 988 reasons. 988 reminders that even the smallest things can be worth staying for.
If you or someone you know needs support, call, text, or chat 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

The Mercer County Coalition for Healthy Communities will meet on August 25th, 10:00 AM – 12 PM, at the Children’s Home Society, 205 Center St., Princeton, WV 24740

EVERYONE WELCOME!

08/14/2026

🎒PLEASE SHARE!!! 🎒

Join us TODAY AUGUST 14, 2026 for our BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!! This year our event will be held at the Karen Preservati Center from 11AM-1PM! We will be giving away over 500 backpacks filled with school supplies! Child must be present to receive a backpack!

08/07/2026

🎒PLEASE SHARE!!! 🎒

Join us NEXT FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2026 for our BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!! This year our event will be held at the Karen Preservati Center from 11AM-1PM! We will be giving away over 500 backpacks filled with school supplies! Child must be present to receive a backpack!

Please contact our Starting Points Facility if you’re interested in being a vendor. 681-282-5169

08/07/2026