GET TALKING.
Conversations are one of the most powerful tools parents can use to connect with — and protect — their kids. But, when tackling some of life’s tougher topics, especially those about drugs and alcohol, just figuring out what to say can be a challenge. The Partnership For Drug-Free Kids is an amazing resource and has provided scenarios and scripts on what to say to your child, no matter their age.
Click Here for tips on talking about substance use with your kids, of all ages.
Click Here for our latest article about talking with your kids.
Click Here for tips on talking about E-cig use with your teens (CDC).
LOCAL RESOURCES
Looking for help with a substance use disorder but don't know where to start? Click the link below for our free, anonymous, online tool that will lead you to available resources.
MEDICATION DISPOSAL SITES:
If you've got unused, expired or otherwise unwanted medications, simply remove the labels and bring to the closest location. No questions asked. Easy to do and helps prevent misuse and abuse of prescription medications.
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Talbot County Sheriff’s Office
28712 Glebe Road, Suite 1, Easton
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
Maryland State Police Barrack “I”
7053 Ocean Gateway Easton
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
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St. Michaels Police Department
100 Freemont St. St. Michaels
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
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Oxford Police Department
101 Market St. Oxford
Accepts medications weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. excluding holidays​
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GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
Please learn about Maryland's Good Samaritan Law, which protects people who help if someone overdoses from certain crimes. Click for details.
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NALOXONE (NARCAN)
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Call your local health department for information on free trainings.
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HOTLINES:
Crisis Hotline: 888-407-8018
Parent Support Line (NOT A CRISIS LINE): 855-DRUGFREE
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SAFE STATIONS:
These safe stations are open to anyone who has a substance use disorder and needs help. The sites help connect people to treatment. Please, no drugs, weapons or paraphernalia! Both locations are open from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. daily.
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St. Michaels Police Station: 100 S. Fremont St.
Talbot County Department of EMS: 605 Port. St, Easton
TREATMENT INFO:
Talbot County Health Department Addictions 410-819-5602
Shore Behavioral Health 410-822-1000 x5452
Corsica River Mental Health 410-745-8028
Life's Energy Wellness Center, Inc. 800-867-2395
New Day New Start: 410-952-9332
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For assistance finding recovery housing please call Talbot County Addictions: 410-819-5602.
DETOX:
Dover Behavioral Health 302-741-0140/855-609-9711
SUN Behavioral Delaware 302-604-5600
A.F. Whitsett Center 410-778-6404
Hudson Health Services 410-219-9000
Peninsula Regional Medical Center 410-543-6400
Warwick Manor Behavioral Health: 410-943-8108
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MEDICATION FOR OPIOID USE DISORDERS:
Brightview 866.934.7450
BNJ Health Services 410-763-9040
Outreach Recovery: 866.410.2283
Life's Energy Wellness Center, Inc. 800-867-2395
New Day New Start: 410-952-9332 *includes adolescent services
12-STEP SUPPORT:
Alcoholics Anonymous/Mid-Shore Intergroup 410-822-4226
Al-Anon 888-4AL-ANON
Narcotics Anonymous 800-317-3222
PEER SUPPORT:
Talbot County Health Department 410-819-5688 and 410-819-5661
Chesapeake Voyagers 410-822-1601
Maryland Coalition of Families 410-730-8267
Grace Street Recovery Center 410-690-7353
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