Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition

06/05/2026

We hope to see you at our Full Coalition Meeting next week!

This Full Coalition meeting is one you won’t want to miss! We’ll be taking an important look at the substance use resources currently available in our community, identifying gaps, and discussing where our collective efforts are needed most. Whether you represent an organization, are a person in recovery, have a loved one impacted by substance use disorder, or simply care about this issue, every partner brings a unique and valuable perspective—your participation matters. We’ll also be updating our Coalition membership list and want to ensure everyone is included and represented.

Date: Thursday, June 11th
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location: Wilson County Agricultural Center (1806 Goldsboro St, Wilson, NC 27893)

Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘 M-F 9-5 (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org

06/04/2026

Such a powerful meeting yesterday!

At a forum on addiction, physician-in-recovery Dr. Stephen Loyd connects trauma and substance use, challenges stigma in addiction and spurs Wilson Medical Cente...

06/02/2026

Join us this Friday for the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) training!

This interactive training will help participants:
✔ Understand the impact of alcohol on the developing fetal brain
✔ Define Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
✔ Recognize how FASD may present throughout the lifespan
✔ Learn FASD informed support strategies in treatment settings
✔ Understand our role in preventing alcohol exposed pregnancies and supporting individuals with FASD

Speaker:
Amy C. Hendricks, BS, FASD Prevention Coordinator

Who Should Attend:
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, nurses, social workers, and others interested in the topic.

Continuing Education Credits Available:
• NCASPPB SS 2.00
• AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 2.00
• CEU 0.20
• Contact Hours 2.00
• Nursing Contact Hours 2.00

🎟 Registration is FREE but space may be limited. Register today!

https://www.arealahec.org/courses-and-events/78128/supporting-individuals-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-strategies-for-substance-use-treatment-professionals

Upcoming Training Dates:
📅 July 10: Opioids During Pregnancy
📅 August 14: SBIRT



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Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘 M-F 9-5 (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org

06/01/2026

Huge shoutout to Kampers Lodge RV Campground !

Recently the WCSPC, Wilson County Health Department, and Wilson County Emergency Medical Services were able to go to the campground and train their staff on how to reverse an Opioid overdose using nasal Naloxone (Narcan) as well as hands only CPR! We also gave them an ONEbox and extra Naloxone kits to have at the campground!

We appreciate your support and applaud your taking initiative and doing what you can to !

If you would like a ONEbox for your office/place of business or if you would like to be trained on how to administer Naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose, DM us or give us a call at (252)991-7267!



Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘 M-F 8:30am-4:30pm (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org

05/30/2026

Safe Kids Wilson County's Big Wheels on the Field last weekend was a huge success!!! Head over to their page to see the amazing pictures by A&E Photographs NC!

We're grateful for everyone who stopped by our table and for those who agreed to join our Coalition as ! At the event we were able to distribute a total of 96 prevention items that are now actively being used within the community!

If you or someone you know would be interested in obtaining a FREE Medication Lockbox, Lock Bag, Cabinet Lock, or Disposal Kit feel free to contact us today at (252)991-7267!



Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘 M-F 9-5 (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

What happens when dreams are placed on hold because of a parent’s substance use disorder? Too often, youth in these families grow up too fast — carrying burdens that silence their hopes. Responsibility and survival takes over their own interests or future ambitions. Taking care of younger siblings, or being afraid to leave a parent alone, may prompt greater concerns than going to college or traveling. Caring adults can help support them during what can often be a scary time of separation and provide guidance to help them reclaim their dreams. https://nacoa.org/when-dreams-are-deferred-the-hidden-burden-of-caregiving-for-high-school-seniors-in-families-impacted-by-addiction/

05/29/2026

Be careful what your buying!

I find this drink label interesting. If you what this specific product is it would be pretty easy to identify. If not, it might just seem like some random letters.
Learn more at www.tallcopsaysstop.com

05/28/2026

HUGE shout out to DiFrent Level Barber Studio !

Two of the barbers at DiFrent saved a life from an opioid overdose last week with Naloxone👏 (article link is below) Due to this, they reached out to us and we were able to give them a ONEbox as well as a couple of extra Naloxone kits for the studio! We are so grateful for them being a part of our 💜

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Q9mtkNpQy/

The ONEbox is an emergency opioid overdose reversal kit designed to promote safety by assuring that individuals have life-saving, on-demand training when and where they need it.

If you would like a ONEbox for your office/place of business or if you would just like to be trained on how to administer Naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose, DM us or give us a call at (252)991-7267!



Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘 M-F 9-5 (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org

05/28/2026

Last week we had our last Youth Coalition meeting of the 25/26 year! It has been an amazing year with all of our members this year, and we are sad to see the seniors go! We look forward to seeing the rest of you all in the fall!

The Youth Coalition participated in North Carolina Region 7's Youth Digital Storytelling Contest - Project Open Air and Deidre Sully, MPH, PMP with the Region 7 To***co Prevention & Control came to give our 3 winners their certificates and prizes! We are so proud of our YC members for using their voice to prevent the initiation of to***co & e-cigarette use!

The 3 winners from Wilson County are:
Payton D from Ralph L. Fike High School - 1st place in spoken word
Gabby M from Liberty University Online Academy - 1st place in photo essay
Grace B from Greenfield School - 2nd place in photo essay

You can view all three project as well as some of the other winners on Project Open Air's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/

Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
📍 2860 Ward Blvd, Suite C, Wilson, NC 27893
🕘 M-F 9-5 (RC3 is open 10-4)
☎️ 252-991-7267
🌐 www.wilcoprevention.org