News & Upcoming Events
Learn Positive, Effective Prevention Messages – April 10th
Don’t miss the Fairfax Prevention Coalition’s April 10th meeting. Our guest speaker will present what you need to know about Positive AND Effective Prevention
National DEA Drug Take Back Day – April 27
Take advantage of a free, confidential, and safe disposal of unused or expired medications during Drug Take Back Day: SATURDAY, April 27, 2024 – 1pm – 2pm
REVIVE Training on Fentanyl Awareness Day – May 7th
On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, the Fairfax Prevention Coalition will hold a REVIVE training on May 7, 2024 6:00pm EST. Register Now…
Fentanyl Awareness Day – May 7th
People are dying at alarming rates due to illicit fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid. Spread the word with us on May 7, 2024.
HopeFest 2024 – May 11th
Join the Chris Atwood Foundation for a recovery and family-friendly festival with proceeds to help others access the profound hope of recovery, connection, and peer support.
Young Adult Survey on Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Virginia Youth – Tell us your experiences and opinions on substance use and mental health. You can receive a gift card from Target, Walmart or Chipotle.
It's OUR Community, Be Part of the Solution
To be successful in promoting a safe and healthy community, Fairfax Prevention Coalition needs the involvement of everybody to spread awareness and take action. JOIN the Coalition or SIGN UP for the FPC email list.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) provides a variety of resources to help combat substance misuse and promote good mental health. See below.
Won’t you join us? Help make our community a safer, healthier place to live by sharing these resources within your circle of family, friends and neighbors. See below.
Opioids
For YOU to Know:
Know The Danger
Understand the addictive dangers of opioid pain meds and safe, local means of disposing of them.
There are other ways to treat your pain that are often more effective and have fewer risks and side effects than opioids.
Drug Take-Back Day - Saturday, April 27th
Safely dispose of unwanted medications at Drug Take Back Day. Take advantage of a free, convenient, confidential, and safe disposal of medications.
See Take Back Day info
Flier available in 6 languages:
Safe Disposal
Safely secure and responsibly dispose of medications, including opioids. Unsecured, unused and expired medications pose a health risk to your family and community.
Drop off unused medications, including pet medications, in a permanent drop box anytime during business hours year-round.
Get a free medication lock box
Do You Recognize These Signs of Opioid Abuse?
♦ Isolation and secretive behavior
♦ Loss of interest in favorite activities
♦ Seems tired, sad or nervous, cranky – or unusually energetic
♦ Emotionally erratic: quickly changes between feeling bad and good.
Alcohol
For YOU to Know:
Talk to Them About Underage Drinking and More
“Talk. They hear you.” is a prevention effort for parents and caregivers to help start and continue having conversations about underage drinking and substance use prevention throughout a child’s development.
SIGN-UP for open enrollment presentations or to request one for your group.
Festive Fun for Everyone
Help everyone at your party enjoy the festivities by providing fun drinks for EVERYONE, including those who cannot or choose not to drink alcohol. Soda, water, and juice are simple choices. Make it fancier and more festive with options such as fresh lemonade, smoothies, unique herbal teas, or one of the recipes on the right.
SEE DRINK IDEAS!
Vaping & Tobacco
For YOU to Know:
This is Quitting
This is Quitting is available to teens and young adults ages 13-24 and offers tips and guidance on quitting from other young people who have attempted to or successfully quit e-cigarettes themselves.
Teens and young adults can join for free by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709