Prevention and Response Columbia County

05/17/2026

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: 988lifeline.org

05/10/2026

Mental health touches every one of us either directly or through someone we love. Let’s commit to talking about it with the care and honesty it deserves. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/facts

05/04/2026

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05/04/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Young people thrive when support comes early. Encouraging open conversations about mental health can help children and teens feel supported in reaching out. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/how-to-talk/young-people

05/02/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Supporting someone living with a serious mental illness starts with understanding. Learning about mental health conditions can help you respond with empathy and confidence. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/serious-mental-illness/managing-life

04/30/2026

The SPRING Drug Take-Back Numbers Are IN! 🌸🌼
💊223 lbs of unwanted medications were collected at the 8 in-person events across Columbia County.
💊633 lbs were collected from October 2025 to April 2026 at 8 permanent drug drop-off boxes throughout Columbia County
🤯That's a total of 856 lbs of unwanted medications collected across Columbia County!

Thank you to our local law enforcement and community partners for making this event possible and keeping our communities safe!
Columbia County Sheriff's Office WI, City of Lodi Police Department, Poynette Police Department, Village of Fall River Police Department, City of Columbus - WI, Portage Police Department - Wisconsin, Randolph Police Department, Village of Arlington, Lodi Area EMS, Hometown Pharmacy - Pardeeville, and Portage Public Library

04/28/2026

PARCC in the news! 😍

At an annual celebration, Prevention and Response Columbia County (PARCC) celebrated the work of volunteers and partners, along with announcing a federal grant to expand community outreach over the next

04/21/2026

It's happening THIS Saturday!!!!

🌬️It might be snowing and blowing out but we are thinking about spring!

🌼🪻🌺The spring drug take back day will be occurring on Saturday, April 25th, at 8 locations across Columbia County! See flyer for locations and times!

💊Bring your expired and unused medications, pills, patches, and pet medication to one of these locations! Please no sharps!

Thank you to our community partners that help make this event possible: Columbia County Sheriff's Office WI Hometown Pharmacy - Pardeeville City of Columbus - WI Village of Fall River Police Department City of Lodi Police DepartmentPortage Police Department - WisconsinPortage Public Library Poynette Police Department Village of Arlington, Lodi Area EMS Randolph Police Department