Portage County Partnership for Prevention Coalition

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Portage County Partnership for Prevention Coalition Mission: "Empowering Portage County to Prevent Substance Misuse." Previously known as Portage County Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Coalition.

Mission: Empowering Portage County to Prevent Substance Misuse.

10/19/2026

A free Stevens Point event will help families understand the dangers of counterfeit pills and substance abuse and strategies to keep youth safe. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by the Portage County Health and Human Services Division of Public Health

🚮 Safely Dispose of Unused Medications at Portage County Drug Take Back Events! 🚮Do you have unwanted, expired, or unnee...
10/15/2026

🚮 Safely Dispose of Unused Medications at Portage County Drug Take Back Events! 🚮

Do you have unwanted, expired, or unneeded prescriptions or over-the-counter medications? Bring them in their original containers (with patient name removed, but medication identity visible) to one of our FREE Drug Take Back events this fall!

✅ Accepted: Pills, syrups, salves, creams, capsules, inhalers, oxygen tanks, nebulizers, sharps, radioactive cancer medication, animal medications and supplements.
❌ Questions on other items? Call Portage County Solid Waste at 715-346-1931.

📅 EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS:

* Mon, Oct 19 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Rosholt Village Hall (Rosholt)
* Wed, Oct 21 | 11:30am-1pm | Jensen Center (Amherst)
* Thu, Oct 22 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Village Park Lodge (Junction City)
* Sat, Oct 24 | 8am-12pm | Lincoln Center (Stevens Point)
* Sat, Oct 24 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Community Center (Almond)

Can’t make an event? Use a Medication Disposal Drop Box (same accepted items):

* Portage County Sheriff’s Office (24/7): 1500 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point
* Stevens Point Police Dept: 933 Michigan Ave, Stevens Point (business hours)
* Plover Police Dept: 2420 Post Rd, Plover (business hours)

Sponsored by Portage County Partnership for Prevention, Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Stevens Point Police Department, and the Jensen Center.

Help keep our community safe—clean out your medicine cabinet and join us!

Can you tell the difference between real and fake pills? Fake pills can look identical to prescription medications but a...
10/11/2026

Can you tell the difference between real and fake pills? Fake pills can look identical to prescription medications but are often laced with fentanyl, which is deadly in small amounts. Learn how to spot the danger and protect your family by attending the One Pill Can Kill community presentation on October 21st at UWSP’s Dreyfus University Center Theater.

Visit https://bit.ly/4gUbH7I to register. *Registration is encouraged but not required.

Join us for the One Pill Can Kill community presentation on October 21st during Red Ribbon Week! Drug Enforcement Admini...
10/10/2026

Join us for the One Pill Can Kill community presentation on October 21st during Red Ribbon Week! Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents will share crucial information about the dangers of fake pills and how to protect your family. Free refreshments will be available. Let's work together to keep our community safe!

Visit https://bit.ly/4gUbH7I to register. *Registration is encouraged but not required.

Red Ribbon Week is just around the corner! It's the perfect time to talk with your family about staying drug-free and pr...
10/09/2026

Red Ribbon Week is just around the corner! It's the perfect time to talk with your family about staying drug-free and protecting your loved ones from fake pills, which can contain fentanyl. Mark your calendars for October 21st and join us for the One Pill Can Kill community presentation to learn how to keep our community safe. Free refreshments will be provided!

Visit https://bit.ly/4gUbH7I to register. *Registration is encouraged but not required.

🚮 Safely Dispose of Unused Medications at Portage County Drug Take Back Events! 🚮Do you have unwanted, expired, or unnee...
10/08/2026

🚮 Safely Dispose of Unused Medications at Portage County Drug Take Back Events! 🚮

Do you have unwanted, expired, or unneeded prescriptions or over-the-counter medications? Bring them in their original containers (with patient name removed, but medication identity visible) to one of our FREE Drug Take Back events this fall!

✅ Accepted: Pills, syrups, salves, creams, capsules, inhalers, oxygen tanks, nebulizers, sharps, radioactive cancer medication, animal medications and supplements.
❌ Questions on other items? Call Portage County Solid Waste at 715-346-1931.

📅 EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS:

* Mon, Oct 19 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Rosholt Village Hall (Rosholt)
* Wed, Oct 21 | 11:30am-1pm | Jensen Center (Amherst)
* Thu, Oct 22 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Village Park Lodge (Junction City)
* Sat, Oct 24 | 8am-12pm | Lincoln Center (Stevens Point)
* Sat, Oct 24 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Community Center (Almond)

Can’t make an event? Use a Medication Disposal Drop Box (same accepted items):

* Portage County Sheriff’s Office (24/7): 1500 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point
* Stevens Point Police Dept: 933 Michigan Ave, Stevens Point (business hours)
* Plover Police Dept: 2420 Post Rd, Plover (business hours)

Sponsored by Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Portage County Partnership for Prevention, Stevens Point Police Department, and the Jensen Center.

Help keep our community safe—clean out your medicine cabinet and join us!

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Stevens Point, WI
54481

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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