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Fostering strong, safer communities by addressing the challenges of substance

dependency and building resilience among individuals, youth, and families

May/June, 2026

The Prevention Pulse

Stories and impact at the heart of growth and transformation

• May/June Highlights
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• QCHR Service Updates

• New Staff Spotlight
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Shed-A-Thon and Medication Disposal Event with community partners

A youth participant walking out with her mom after being introduced

Dancing Into Young Adulthood: Mi Vida Quince Celebrates Growth, Family, and Tradition

On May 2nd, we celebrated ten girls and two boys at the Mi Vida 15 graduation with 190 attendees in collaboration with St. Andrew’s, whose generosity and welcoming space helped make the evening so special. Families gathered together to celebrate the hard work, growth, and achievements of our youth participants, creating an atmosphere filled with pride, happiness, and connection.



At the event, each participant was introduced alongside their parents and shared a special ceremonial dance with their loved ones. After dinner and cake, the youth performed a choreographed group dance that led to a big dance party where everyone joined in the celebration.


“A community Quince highlights the rite of passage into young adulthood while reminding families and the community that cultural traditions can be celebrated in a safe, alcohol-free environment. The ceremony places the spotlight on the growth, values, and future of our youth while honoring the importance of family and culture.” - Ricardo Torres

Unidos Together Spanish Program at Carowinds celebrating their hard work

Community Outreach

Greater Piedmont Community Resilence has been working with Stanly County Schools (SCS) and Union County Public Schools (UCPS) to provide safe medicine disposal kits to school nurses. Ten schools in Stanly County requested medication disposal materials and received 66 DisposeRx and Deterra packets. Twenty schools in Union County requested medication disposal materials and received 121 DisposeRx and Deterra packets. Thank you so much, SCS and UCPS, for working with us to ensure school nurses have a safe, easy way to dispose of student medications left over at the end of the school year.

Spanish Programs

Twelve of our Unidos Together student leaders participated in a leadership development day trip at Carowinds, where they had the opportunity to learn more about what it means to be a leader, build stronger connections with one another, and grow as a team. The day was followed by a well-deserved time of fun and celebration. Our Unidos Together youth continue to put in hard work and dedication, and we are excited for what’s ahead. As we continue growing our efforts, stay tuned, our youth leaders have a lot in store for the community.

Naloxone kit making event at Birdsong Brewery Co.

Charlotte Volunteers Take Action to Prevent Overdose Deaths

Queen City Harm Reduction hosted a naloxone kit-making event at Birdsong Brewery Co., where volunteers came together to assemble more than 5,000 naloxone kits. Each kit contains two naloxone vials and two syringes. These kits are distributed throughout Charlotte, NC, through our mobile delivery service, overdose emergency kits, and the Queen City Harm Reduction Health Hub. Stay tuned for more upcoming events!

Whether you're interested in evidence-based programs for youth and families, professional development opportunities, or serving as a community ambassador, there are many ways to connect and make an impact. Learn More.

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