Recovery 918

10/19/2026

The event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at thousands of local drop-off locations nationwide. Properly dispose of your unneeded Rx drugs this Saturday, October 24th. Find a collection site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com

Locations:
Northeastern Health System 10AM-2PM
1400 E. Downing St.

Reasor's 10AM-12PM
2001 S. Muskogee Ave.

10/16/2026

Did you know that one Facebook share can make a huge difference in creating a safer world for us all?
Spread the word to your friends and family by sharing this post and using the hashtag to promote the proper disposal of unneeded medications on October 24! You never know who you could be helping.

Locations:
Northeastern Health System 10AM-2PM
1400 E. Downing St.

Reasor's 10AM-12PM
2001 S. Muskogee Ave.

Cherokee County Health Services Council
Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA
Tahlequah BEST Community Coalition
Northeastern State University Police Department

10/05/2026

Did you know that an estimated 50% of unused or expired prescription medications remain sitting in home medicine cabinets?

Leaving unused medications lying around can lead to accidental poisonings, misuse, or prescription drug theft—especially among youth and visitors. Cleaning out your medicine cabinet is one of the simplest, most effective steps you can take to prevent overdose and keep your home safe!

Join us for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to dispose of your unneeded medications safely and anonymously—no questions asked.

Date: Saturday, October 24th
Drop-off Locations:
1️⃣ Tahlequah: Northeastern Health System Hospital
2️⃣ Tahlequah: Reasor's Parking Lot

Protect your loved ones and your community—take a few minutes this week to clean out your cabinets and bring your unused meds to us on Oct. 24th!

09/25/2026

is a year-round commitment. The work of showing up for the people in our lives is for all twelve.

Stronger Together: Connect. Support. Prevent.

SAMHSA
Cherokee County Health Services Council
samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention

09/24/2026

Nutrition, sleep, and physical activity are recovery tools.
Research shows they can improve mood, support emotional regulation, and strengthen overall wellness.

Cherokee County Health Services Council SAMHSA

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

Those who have lived through crisis or loss carry something powerful. Their stories make prevention more human and more hopeful. Peer support is part of recovery.
988lifeline.org/stories

09/21/2026

Where you live should never determine your access to recovery support. Expanding recovery resources in rural communities helps ensure everyone has a path forward.

09/18/2026

A call, a text, an attempt to reach out, that’s not a small thing. For some people, it's everything.
Connection keeps people alive.

Call, text, or chat: 988lifeline.org

Cherokee County Health Services Council SAMHSA

09/17/2026

Mental wellbeing is not separate from recovery, it IS recovery.
Supporting mental health helps people build the resilience needed for long-term success.
SAMHSACherokee County Health Services Council