The DEA 360 Strategy puts the focus on the places hardest hit by the opioid crisis. Check out this list of local, community-based events connected to the initiative.

Prevention Coalition of Mercer County (PCMC) Meeting

Come join PCMC for their monthly meeting! The Prevention Coalition of Mercer County is dedicated to reducing substance abuse in Mercer County by collaborating resources and coordinating planning to give opportunities to build a healthy mind, body, and spirit for all residents of Mercer County. PCMC is always looking for additional community members to join them in their efforts to tackle drug abuse in the community. For more information, go to: www.mercercouncil.org/pcmc

What to Look For

Sponsored by the Pennsauken Alliance on Substance Abuse (PASA), “What to Look For” is an interactive event for adults and parents to know the signs and what to look for if they suspect or want to check to see if their child is using and abusing drugs. See this flyer for more information. 

C.A.N. Drug-Free Community Coalition Meeting

Join Camden County Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse to network, come together, and partner in upcoming initiatives to tackle drug abuse. For more information contact Bob Chew at Rchew.cccada@gmail.com.

2018 Youth Drug Summit 

DEA 360 will team up with Temple University and CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) to hold a summit for local youth.

During the event, Temple’s theater students will work with the elementary school students to develop a play about drug prevention; breakdance group Hip Hop Fundamentals will perform; a DEA K-9 Detective demonstration; and a round of “Wheel of Misfortune.”

Learn more here.