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ICARE is dedicated to reducing substance use in Union County.

This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

10/31/2026

🎃 Have a Fun & Safe Halloween! 👻

Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and community fun — let’s also make it a time for smart choices and substance-free celebrations! 🧡

👻 Tips for a Safe & Substance-Free Halloween:
✅ Talk with kids and teens about making healthy choices.
✅ Keep an eye on candy and remind youth to only accept sealed treats.
✅ Be a positive role model — show that fun doesn’t need substances!
✅ If you’re hosting or attending events, plan for a safe, sober ride home.

Let’s work together to keep our community safe, healthy, and drug-free this Halloween. 🍬✨

10/30/2026

Red Ribbon Week® is a reminder that prevention starts
with us—schools, families, and communities working
together to support safe, healthy, drug-free lives.

10/30/2026

📵 **WELLNESS CHECK-IN: PUT THE PHONES DOWN**

How often does your family sit in the same room—but everyone is looking at a screen?

This week, try creating one **phone-free family moment**.

🍽️ During dinner
🚗 During a short drive
🎲 During family game night
🚶 During an evening walk
🎃 While decorating pumpkins
☕ During morning or evening conversations

It doesn't have to last all night.

Start with 30 minutes.

Use that time to talk, laugh, listen, and reconnect.

For young people, having a parent or trusted adult who is present and available can make a meaningful difference.

❤️ **Put the phones down. Look up. Be together.**

What is your family's favorite way to spend time together without screens?

10/29/2026

📣 ICARE is at HMMS Parent Night tonight!

🚐 Our HIPS (Hidden in Plain Sight) trailer is set up at Horace Maynard Middle School for Parent Night until 7:00 PM tonight!

Parents are invited to step inside and explore this interactive experience designed to help adults recognize potential signs of risky behaviors and learn more about keeping our youth safe.

Stop by, take a look, and learn how we can work together to support healthy choices and substance-free futures for our kids! ❤️🖤

10/29/2026

Today we honor DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena and
recommit to a drug-free future. Take the pledge: www.
redribbon.org/pledge

10/28/2026

Want to make a difference? Encourage a friend. Ask for
help when you need it. Choose healthy ways to handle
stress. Small steps make a big impact.

10/28/2026

💙 HELP IS AVAILABLE. YOU DON'T HAVE TO FACE IT ALONE. 💙
Whether you or someone you care about is ready to quit to***co, struggling with substance use, or experiencing a mental health crisis, there are resources available to help.
🚭 Ready to quit to***co or va**ng?
The Tennessee To***co QuitLine offers free, confidential support and resources to help you take the next step.
📞 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)

💊 Concerned about substance use?
The TN REDLINE provides confidential information, resources, and referrals for substance use treatment and support.
📞 1-800-889-9789

💚 Experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis?
Call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support.
You are not alone. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength.
Please save and share these numbers. You never know when someone may need them. ❤️

***coFree

10/27/2026

🌟 WHAT ARE YOU WORKING TOWARD?

Every young person has something they're working toward.

Maybe it's making the team.
🎓 Graduating.
🎨 Learning a new skill.
🎵 Performing.
💼 Preparing for a career.
🏫 Getting into college or training.
❤️ Becoming the person they want to be.

Parents can help young people connect the choices they make today with the future they want tomorrow.

Ask your child:

💬 “What's one goal you're working toward?”
💬 “What are you most excited about?”
💬 “What's something you want to improve?”
💬 “How can I help you get there?”

Healthy choices—including getting enough sleep, managing stress, staying active, building positive relationships, and remaining substance-free—can help young people perform at their best.

🧠 Healthy brain. Healthy body. Healthy choices. Bright future.

Let's remind our young people that their future is worth protecting.

10/27/2026

🚔❤️ Community Partner Spotlight: Union County Sheriff’s Office!

This week, ICARE Union County is proud to recognize the Union County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office as one of our valued community partners!

Strong partnerships between prevention organizations and local law enforcement help build safer, healthier communities. Through collaboration, communication, and a shared commitment to protecting our residents, we can work together to support our youth, educate families, and prevent substance misuse in Union County. 🤝

We appreciate the dedication of our local law enforcement professionals and their role in helping make prevention a community-wide effort.

Thank you to the Union County Sheriff’s Office for partnering with ICARE as we work toward a safer, healthier future for Union County! ❤️

Together, we can make a difference!

10/26/2026

❤️🤍 Red Ribbon Week is in full swing! 🤍❤️

ICARE is out in our schools EVERY DAY this week, working with students to promote healthy choices, build prevention skills, and encourage drug-free living! 🍎📚

Red Ribbon Week is a great reminder that the choices we make today can shape our future. We’re proud to partner with our schools to help students understand the importance of making healthy decisions and staying substance-free.

❤️ Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free! ❤️

Together, we’re building a healthier, stronger Union County—one student at a time!

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Maynardville, TN
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http://www.icareunioncounty.com/

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