Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition Newsletter - May 2026 | | Welcome to the WCSPC May newsletter! We're so glad you're here! | | Upcoming Full Coalition Meeting | | |
We hope to see you at our next Full Coalition Meeting!
Our June 11 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)
Other Full Coalition Dates:
September 17th, 10-12pm (AG Center)
December 10th, 11-1pm (RC3)
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Deterra At-home Medication Disposal Kits Mailing Campaign
Keep an eye out in your mailbox for a Deterra at-home medication disposal kit!
We recently sent out over 10,000 Deterra disposal kits to households throughout Wilson County. This enables people to dispose of their unneeded meds at home and without the need for transportation. The mailers also include information on medication safety, and information about the free substance use prevention and treatment options right here in Wilson County!
Deterra kits safely dispose of unused medications to prevent misuse, diversion, and environmental harm. It permanently destroys opioids (including fentanyl), along with prescription and over-the-counter medications and illicit substances.
44.6% of people who misuse prescription medications get them from family or friends. Protect your loved ones by locking up your meds and disposing of the ones you no longer need. If you need a lock box or disposal kits contact us, we will give them to you for FREE!
| | Upcoming Training Opportunities | |
Perinatal Stimulant Use
With an increase in prescribed and illicit stimulant use across populations, use has also increased during pregnancy. We will spend time reviewing current research on the potential impact of stimulant exposure during pregnancy and how to communicate information to patients with available materials. Stimulant use disorder treatment and harm reduction strategies will also be discussed.
Date: May 15, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Wilson County Health Department (1801 Glendale Dr.)
Cost: FREE!
Learn more about the training, credits and continuing education hours, or register through the link below!
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Resilience in Motion: A Community's Response to Recovery
This conference will provide health care professionals and community members information on the importance of trauma-informed care, understanding substance use disorder from a personal perspective, and the benefit of incorporating mindfulness techniques in self-care.
Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: Farmington Heights Church - Surge Center (910 Raleigh Rd Pwky W)
Cost: $25
Learn more about the training, credits and continuing education hours, or register through the link below!
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Strengthening Recovery Pathways for Justice-Involved Populations
This 2-hour live webinar will examine the medical model of addiction as it applies to individuals who are incarcerated or involved in the justice system. Participants will review best practices for overdose recognition and response, along with evidence-based strategies for ongoing treatment and recovery support for justice-involved populations. The session will also explore the impact of federal regulations on the delivery of substance use disorder treatment in detention and correctional settings. In addition, participants will learn about recovery courts and their role in connecting justice-involved individuals to treatment and recovery resources.
Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Live webinar
Cost: FREE!
Learn more about the training, credits and continuing education hours, or register through the link below!
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Loss and Grief Workshop
Grief and loss are deeply connected to the recovery journey. Many individuals in recovery are not only healing from substance use, but also processing the loss of relationships, time, identity, and opportunities. At the same time, loved ones often carry their own grief—whether from past experiences, broken trust, or the fear of losing someone they care about. When grief goes unaddressed, it can become overwhelming and may even contribute to relapse or emotional disconnection. This training is important because it creates space to better understand these experiences, offers tools for healthy coping, and helps strengthen both individuals in recovery and the families who walk alongside them.
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Where: RC3
Cost: FREE!
Learn more about the training or register through the link below!
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Supporting Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Substance Use Treatment Professionals
This interactive session will help you understand the impact of alcohol on the developing fetal brain, define Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), understand how this disorder may present across the lifespan, and identify FASD-informed support strategies in the treatment setting, as well as recognize the role we play in preventing alcohol-exposed pregnancies and supporting those with FASD.
Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Wilson County Health Department (1801 Glendale Dr.)
Cost: FREE!
Learn more about the training, credits and continuing education hours, or register through the link below!
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Recovery Through Art - May 7 & 19
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Run with Purpose - Mondays 6:00am
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Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - Wednesdays 7:00pm
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Reaching Out - Thursdays 2:00pm
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The Healing Room - Thursdays 5:30pm
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Wilson County Young People in AA / WILSYPAA - Fridays 6:00pm
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Open Narcotics Anonymous Meeting - Saturdays 10:30am
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Easy Does it Cafe - Saturdays 6:00pm
| | | Easy Does It Cafe Kickoff | | | | |
We had a great kickoff night for Easy Does It Cafe last week! If you weren't able to make it no problem, it will be every Saturday 6-9pm at RC3!
Easy Does It Cafe is a free open mic night/ karaoke night in a safe, sober, positive, and a family friendly environment! Come on out and sing, play an instument, or just watch!
| | Warbirds Fundraiser for WCSPC | | |
Join us at the ballpark for a day of play, excitement, and community with the Wilson Warbirds, all in support of the Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition! This event is about having fun and supporting our programs. For every ticket purchased, $6 will go back to the Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition! The last day to purchase tickets is July 16th.
Date: Sunday, August 16th
Location: Wilson Ballpark, 401 Goldsboro St. S.
| | | | National Prevention Week is a platform that promotes new ideas and initiatives to help keep communities healthy & safe. Join us as we celebrate the substance use prevention and well-being efforts happening nationwide! | | National Fentanyl Awareness Day | | |
April 29th was National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Huge thank you everyone who participated in the event we held at RC3. Whether you came in person to share your story, or watched online through the Facebook live. We deeply appreciate your willingness to talk about the dangers of fentanyl and showing that every life matters!
In case you missed the Facebook live, we uploaded it to Youtube channel so it is available to watch anytime.
| | Sponsors Wanted for Live Life In Color Run! | | |
RC3's 9th Annual Live Life in Color: 5k, and 1-mile Fun Run will be on Saturday, September 12th. The event will be in person at the Greater Wilson Rotary Park. As in years past, this event will be held to support the sustainability and overall awareness of recovery efforts in Wilson County.
Would you consider supporting RC3 by sponsoring our event? By doing so, you will be supporting both Recovery Concepts Community Center (RC3) and The Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition. We are grateful that since September of 2017, we have continued to provide a safe and sober environment to those in recovery by offering programs that can offer support and resources to those focused on sustaining long-term sobriety.
To learn more about sponsoring the Color Run, contact Anna Harris at aharris@wilcoprevention.org or (252)991-7267!
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2860 Ward Boulevard, Suite C,
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 991-7267
aharris@wilcoprevention.org
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