HOPE 4 Rowan

What drug is that?

There are many drugs that exist and it can be confusing to know about the different effects and categories.

The Drug Wheel classifies drugs as part of seven general categories: Stimulants, Depressants, Cannabinoids, Psychedelics, Opioids, Dissociatives and Empathogens.

Take a look at the Drug Wheel below 👇

Here is our April HOPE data and March–April street drug checking findings. Our latest drug checking results show that many samples contain multiple substances, including adulterants and synthetic opioids, which can impact immediate drug effects and make withdrawal more severe and complex.
Stay informed, carry Narcan, and look out for one another.
Please reach out to H.O.P.E. with any questions!

✅ Public health risk remains low
We’re actively monitoring hantavirus and will keep you updated. Get the facts and FAQs: https://tinyurl.com/RCPHHantavirus

Every number represents a life, a family, and a community impacted. Stigma keeps people from seeking help. Carry naloxone, and have lifesaving conversations.

🚨Drug Alert: Medetomidine
We’re seeing medetomidine in local drug samples. Stronger than xylazine and linked to prolonged sedation, respiratory depression, and serious withdrawal. Awareness saves lives. Please read and share!

🎉 Celebrating Our First CTRT Graduates! 🎉

We’re so proud of our first cohort for completing 10 weeks of Child-Teacher Relationship Training! They’ve strengthened their ability to emotionally support students and build meaningful classroom connections. 💙

Each graduate received a $500 gift card in recognition of their hard work—and we’re incredibly grateful for our collaboration with UNC Charlotte and the Rowan County Health Department to make this program possible!

Join us in congratulating them! 🎓✨

Know a young person and want to better support their mental health?
Join us for Youth Mental Health First Aid and learn how to recognize signs, respond with confidence, and connect youth to help. Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=scCRr9-7Bk68M0GOJpR0Mi5I0RuySbRHsMJL_nKyy0BUQzNNOEVaNUUxVlpBTktRM0k0R0RPVkVSMy4u&origin=QRCodeRegister

💛 Want to make a real difference for young people in our community?
Join us for Youth Mental Health First Aid on May 26, 2026 and learn how to recognize, support, and respond to youth experiencing mental health challenges.
Together, we can be the first step in a young person’s path to recovery. 💛
📍 Salisbury, NC | ⏰ 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
🔗 Scan the QR code to sign up!

How can faith communities respond to the opioid crisis? Join us May 8, 6–7:30 PM for our Faith & Harm Reduction Workshop!
Register Here: https://forms.gle/SWm6zLoCQATxgT5PA

Curious about opioid settlement funds in Rowan County and how they’re making a difference? Explore these resources to learn more!
🔗 https://www.rowancountync.gov/2028/Opioid-Settlement