Did you know?
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month
- Long-term abuse of drugs makes users more sensitive to everyday stress than non-users. (NIDA)
- Children and adolescents with psychiatric conditions—including conduct disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and learning disabilities—are at higher risk of abusing drugs than other youth. There is evidence that drug abuse early in life may increase the risk of psychiatric disorders or accelerate their course. (NIDA)
Upcoming Events:
- ATOD Coalition Like A Boss 5K Run and Kids Fun Run, Stewart Park, Walnut Ridge, May 4, 9:00
- Cornerstone Coalition, Pocahontas, May 7, 4:00 at Randolph County Extension Office
- Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day: Thursday, May 10
- Region 4 Prevention Empowerment Conference, May 13
- Out of the Dark Coalition, May 14, 11:30 Community of Christ Church, Jonesboro
- Cross County Coalition, May 14, 12:00
- Poinsett County Partners in Health Coalition, May 14, 2:00, Health Department, Harrisburg
- Crittenden County Hometown Health Coalition, May 15, 11:00, Health Department, West Memphis
- Arkansas Alcohol & Drug Abuse Coordinating Council meeting, May 16, 1:00, State Police Headquarters, Little Rock
- ATOD Coalition, May 17, 12:00, Moni’s Grill, Walnut Ridge
- Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day: Wednesday, May 18
- National Prevention Week: May 13-19
- Craighead County Opioid Task Force, May 28, 9:00 am Community of Christ Church, Jonesboro
- Arkansas Prevention Summit, May 30-31, Rogers, AR
Regional Prevention Program Locations:
Prevention Region 4
2401 Fox Meadow Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72404
Phone: (870) 933.0033
Fax: (870) 933.0048
Prevention Region 7
593 HWY 243
Marianna, AR 72360
Fax: (870) 298.2249
Contacts:
Jonesboro:
Dr. Lisa Perry
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Cell: (870) 273.2921
Marianna:
Kendon Gray
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Cell: (870) 819.7756
Region 4 Prevention Empowerment Conference
May 13, 2019, 9:30 - 2:30
Arkansas State University, Student Union, 3rd Floor
This is a conference to educate and empower adults and youth to address issues related to substance abuse, suicide, bullying, and other related problems in our communities. Hear great speakers, enjoy a free lunch provided by Sodexo, and connect with resources you can use in your community. Speakers from your Regional Prevention Provider, NYIT School of Osteopathic Medicine, Arkansas Department of Health, Jonesboro Police Department, Community Coalitions, and more will be providing great information you can use. Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane will provide the keynote speech at lunch. Vendors from around the region will be on hand with free information and goodies as well.
Check in for the event begins at 8:30 am.
Adults register online at https://www.midsouth.ualr.edu/wconnect/ace/home.htm.
Youth groups, school groups, etc. e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Who we are:
CRDC: Prevention operates in two of Arkansas’s thirteen Prevention Regions. These regions include 13 counties in northeast and eastern Arkansas.
Region 4 Counties include: Clay, Craighead, Greene, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, & Randolph.
Region 7 Counties include: Crittenden, Cross, Lee, Monroe, Phillips, & St. Francis.
What We Do:
- Raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
- Provide substance abuse prevention support and programs in our regions
- Provide speakers for schools, churches, civic organizations, and others wanting to learn more about prevention
- Provide materials to individuals, schools, churches, law enforcement, or any group who needs them
- Recruit and participate in the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA) surveys
- SYNAR Tobacco Compliance checks and coverage studies
- Provide assistance to community coalitions, drug free clubs, and others
