April 11th Cannon County Day Of Prevention

April 11th has been proclaimed as "Cannon County's Day of Prevention". by Cannon County Executive Brent Bush.
The proclamation is to recognize the combined efforts of the community, by way of public policies, strategies and resources that work to prevent substance abuse and suicides that has devastated families in our county.
Substance abuse prevention is an important component of the county's comprehensive approach to behavioral health. Working together we can strengthen prevention efforts throughout the county.
The problem of substance abuse creates other community issues, such as mental health, physical health, domestic violence, human trafficking, child abuse, increased crime and other associated issues.
Many in the community have recognized that investing in substance abuse prevention is important and have become members of the Cannon County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (CCSAPC). One of the best investments we can make in our county's future is to join forces to help build a safer, healthier, drug-free community. This effort is supported by local education, students, law enforcement, healthcare providers, media, businesses and concerned citizens.
Since we are currently under a stay-at-home Executive Order from our Governor, the activities that were planned cannot take place. These events and educational classes will be presented in the near future. However, we can take this day to search our hearts and make a personal commitment that we will come together to help educate, energize and empower Cannon Countians to do what they can to get involved and reverse the trends of deadly drug overdoses and suicides.
If you would like to learn more about this community-level effort or how you can help in the effort to save lives and build a better community, contact us at 615-542-8443 or e-mail at cannoncoalition@gmail.com .