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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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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 Peer Line 443-439-1820

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