Elizabethtown Area Communities That Care (EACTC)

15/09/2026

Su***de prevention starts long before a crisis. There's no single cause of su***de, and stressors like job loss, money problems, and social isolation can all play a part. The good news: everyone can play a part in prevention, too. Need support now? Call or text 988, or chat at https://988lifeline.org/

08/09/2026

Parenting a teen means talking about hard stuff too, like anxiety, depression, and drug and alcohol use.

Checking in regularly and creating a judgment-free space can help your teen feel comfortable opening up and help protect them from pressure to use drugs and alcohol.

Start small: listen without judgement, lead with compassion, and let them know you're paying attention. You don’t need to have all the answers. Being present and keeping the conversation matters.

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/free-mind/parents/index.html

05/09/2026

Join us for a Community Listening Session! Have you been impacted by addiction? Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission wants to hear from you! This is an opportunity to have your voice heard!

21/08/2026

Early prevention is critical. Visit: www.samhsa.gov/prevention-month

21/08/2026

📊 In 2025, about 1 in 4 people used an illicit drug. The good news: opioid misuse decreased overall!

More insights in the 2025 : samhsa.gov/nsduh

21/08/2026

01/08/2026

This , choose your health. 🫁✨

Quitting ni****ne isn’t easy, but your body starts healing faster than you think. Take control, start your reset, and breathe easier.

📞 Help is free, confidential, and just a phone call away: 1-800-QUIT-NOW or scan the QR code to learn how your health improves from day one.

31/07/2026

In a cohort of adolescents receiving substance use disorder treatment, higher urine cotinine concentrations were observed over time among youth who used ni****ne products, with reported by all patients with high cotinine values for whom product information was available.

These findings support concern that newer va**ng products may deliver higher ni****ne exposure or promote greater ni****ne intake. https://ja.ma/4wtZ4Hh

31/07/2026

📝 JAMA Patient Page: ****nePouches can produce blood ni****ne levels similar to or higher than ci******es and , although ni****ne absorption is slower than with smoking ci******es.

Ni****ne pouches have not been shown to improve outcomes, but among adults who completely switch from smoking, they reduce exposure to many smoking-related carcinogens.

https://ja.ma/4vUjqsd

24/07/2026

Be prepared to save a life. 💜

Narcan’s sole job is to reverse an opioid overdose, and it is available over the counter. You don't need to be a medical professional to carry or use it—just having it in your first aid kit or medicine cabinet can help protect your loved ones and community.

To help keep our community safe, Lancaster Joining Forces offers free prevention and safety supplies delivered right to you.

You can request the following for FREE:
💊 Narcan (Naloxone)
🗑️ Deterra® Medication Disposal Bags (for safe, eco-friendly drug destruction)
🔒 Medication Lock Boxes & Lock Bags (to keep prescription meds secured)

🔗 Get yours today: Visit lancasterjoiningforces.org to place your request!