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Story Behind the Measure
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What Works to Do Better? (Performance)
Turning the Curve: Approximately 50 local medical and mental healthcare professionals and community members, concerned about the increasing rate of unintentional deaths by prescription drug poisonings, came together to form the Mitchell-Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force (MYSATF). We meet monthly to brainstorm and plan projects in both counties. Our core approach to reducing and eliminating substance abuse in Mitchell and Yancey counties includes awareness, education, advocacy, and prevention. Substance abuse is a complex issue. In order for our work to be truly effective, we involve a broad range of stakeholders, including:
- Local law enforcement
- Medical and mental health providers
- Schools
- Members of the faith community
- Youth
- Parents
- Businesses
- Civic organizations
- State and local government
- Media professionals