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CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths New provisional data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System predict a nearly 24% decline in drug overdose deaths in the United States for the 12 months ending in September 2024, compared to the previous year. This is the most recent national data available and shows a continued steep decline in overdose deaths. Provisional data shows about 87,000 drug overdose deaths from October 2023 to September 2024, down fr

HCCoalition Team
Oct 213 min read


DEA Rx Drug Take Back Set For October 25, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DEA Rx Drug Take Back Set For October 25 2025 Current Locations Planned Stay tuned, Locations Subject To Change HAMILTON COUNTY LOCATIONS...

HCCoalition Team
Oct 81 min read


Eleven (11) Local Shops Fail Tobacco Compliance Checks
The Federal Food and Drug Administration mandates strict adherence to the age requirements for the use of tobacco products. The Hamilton...

HCCoalition Team
Oct 11 min read


HCSO Participates in Drug Take-Back Event
HCSO Participates in Drug Take-Back Event Hamilton County, TN – Earlier today, personnel from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office...

HCCoalition Team
Sep 171 min read


Understanding the Link Between Trauma and Substance Use in Adolescents
By: Michiko Bailey Andrade Bailey Andrade Consulting, LLC April 16th, 2025 Trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse, domestic...

HCCoalition Team
May 272 min read


Join Us For A Day of Hope! March 10, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
Inspiring hope for people struggling with mental health and substance use, their families, and their communities. Join us for overdose...

HCCoalition Team
Feb 121 min read


Healing Together: Overcoming Burnout
Join Us January 21, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a learning session designed to address one of life's most prolific motivation and...

HCCoalition Team
Jan 41 min read


DEA Rx Drug Takeback Saturday, October 26, 2024 Various Locations!
Dispose of Unused, Unwanted and Expired Prescription and Over-The-Counter Medications, Vape Pens or other E-cigarette Devices. Medication...

HCCoalition Team
Oct 24, 20241 min read


More than 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021
Federal study shows lives lost from overdose crisis are felt across generations, emphasizing need to include children and families in...

HCCoalition Team
May 8, 20244 min read


National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Dispose of Unused, Unwanted, and Expired Prescription and Over-The-Counter Medications. We will...

HCCoalition Team
Oct 23, 20231 min read


CRUSH THE CRISIS - Prescription Drug Take Back Day
In partnership with Hamilton County Coalition Crush The Crisis - Saturday, Oct. 28 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parkridge Camp Jordan ER is committed...

HCCoalition Team
Oct 16, 20231 min read


Chattanooga State Campus Flu Clinic & Drug Take Back Event
Hosted by CVS Open To All - Minimum age: 9 yrs old Bring Your Insurance Card Oct. 11, 2023, 8 a.m. - 6 pm | Health Science Lobby Oct. 12,...

HCCoalition Team
Oct 3, 20231 min read


2023 REGIONAL DRUG TRENDS SEMINAR
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Dangerous Drugs TaskForce (TBI/TDDTF) co--sponsored by the West TN Regional Training Center, will...

HCCoalition Team
Sep 13, 20231 min read


Join Us For Recovery Happens Together! September 20, 2023
Join us on September 20th for Recovery Happens Together - a celebration of people in Recovery, Service Providers, and Allies! We will...

HCCoalition Team
Sep 13, 20231 min read


PRESS RELEASE! Hamilton County Coalition Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN - Local communities in Tennessee and around the world are coming together on August 31 to remember those who have...

HCCoalition Team
Aug 30, 20232 min read


New Parent, College Student and Teen Resources Added To HCCoalition.org
Keeping our youth, young adult college students, and parents informed, empowered, and safe is a top priority of the Hamilton County...

HCCoalition Team
Aug 15, 20231 min read


Join Us On Friday, July 21, 2023 For The Senior Health Fair, Shred Event and Rx Drug Take Back!
Join Us at the Rx Drug Take Back/Shred Event Senior Health Fair! The Hamilton County Coalition, CHI Memorial, the City of Chattanooga,...

HCCoalition Team
Jul 12, 20232 min read


July 2023 Calender of Events Updates - Training/Awareness and Vaccination Events Added.
The Hamilton County Coalition partners with various community partners to provide information, resources, and vaccinations to the...

HCCoalition Team
Jul 10, 20231 min read


Youth Empowerment Society, Tennessee Joined 500 Youth Leaders at the 2023 TENNESSEE TEEN INSTITUTE
Youth Empowerment Society, Tennessee Teen Institute Jackson, TN – Students from Hamilton County, Tennessee joined 490 youth leaders from...

HCCoalition Team
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Tips To Celebrate Fourth of July Safely!
Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees...

HCCoalition Team
Jun 28, 20231 min read
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