Drug-Free MHC

09/03/2025

07/11/2025

💙 Compassion Awards | First Responders Summit 💙

Yesterday, we had the honor of recognizing individuals who go above and beyond in their service — not just through action, but through heart.

The Compassion Awards celebrate first responders who lead with empathy, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of others.

Their dedication reminds us that compassion is not just a feeling — it’s a force for change.

This years recipients were: Brooke Mason from the Henry County Sheriff's Office , Coretha Gravely from the Martinsville VA Police Department , Jessica Agee from the Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center, and not pictured, Audra Thomas from Martinsville Fire & EMS

Congratulations to this year’s recipients, and thank you for the example you set for us all. 👏

📸Skill Wave Media

07/10/2025

🚨 First Responders Summit • Day 1 🚨

Today we launched Day 1 of our First Responders Summit — a day filled with collaboration, connection, and critical conversations.

Bringing together first responders, service providers, and community leaders, this summit is all about strengthening partnerships, sharing knowledge, and building resilience across our systems.

Breakout sessions throughout the day focused on supporting responder wellness — from mental health to stress management — recognizing that those who serve also need care and connection.

Thank you to everyone who showed up with purpose and passion. We’re just getting started!

Thank you Skill Wave Media for these awesome pictures!

06/27/2025

Check out the new HYT page AND this awesome summer event!

THRIVE Teen Center - for youth BY youth!

Need something to do this Summer? Join our Youth leaders for a "pop up" teen center happening at The Ground Floor every Wednesday and Friday night beginning July 16th!

Lemonade, smoothies, and hot chocolate are on the menu and the first drink each night is FREE! This opportunity to relax, hangout, and be a part of this peer to peer community is open to 8th - 12th graders ONLY!

06/17/2025

Thank you Highland Farm for keeping our participants hydrated by donating the water for this year’s summit!

Have you registered yet? There’s still time!

Email Tobie Panos if you need assistance with registration or would like to make a donation to this years events. Tpanos@piedmontcsb.org

06/12/2025

We are excited to partner with Third Shift Coffee to provide your locally roasted morning wake up call each day of our upcoming First Responder Summit ☕️

Registration is open until July 4th or until all spots are filled! Thank you Third Shift for supporting our first responders!

06/10/2025

The 2nd Annual First Responders Summit is quickly approaching and we are excited to be expanding this year. Registration is open until July 4th or until all spots have been filled.

If you have questions or need assistance with registration please email Lead Community Organizer, Tobie Panos, at tpanos@piedmontcsb.org

05/16/2025

We are so excited for this years 2nd Annual First Responders Summit!

Last year’s event was so successful with attendees requesting a longer event , so this year we are doing 2 full days!

Join us while we encourage and discuss resiliency! Year 2 will also bring back the beloved wellness hour with new opportunities, and the compassion awards!

LE, Corrections, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, ER staff, DSS, DJJ, Prosection, Public Defenders… and everyone in between - You’re Invited!

04/29/2025

We hope you will join this evening as we remember all of those that we have lost to overdose, and acknowledge the deadly impacts of Fentanyl on our community.

The Regional Opioid Task Force invites the community to join us for an Overdose Memorial Event.

April 29th, 2025 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. This year, we aim to honor those we’ve lost to overdose, connect with families and friends, provide support and hope as we stand in solidarity together.

Many people, right here in our community, have been directly and indirectly impacted by fentanyl. This is why we are asking you to bring a photo of your friends/loved ones to to hang on our memory wall.

We hope to see you there 💜

04/26/2025

We are so thankful for community partnerships that make impactful events like the Drug Take Back happen!

04/24/2025

This weekend, see ya there?!

Remember that this Saturday, April 26th, is National Drug Take Back Day. The Martinsville Police Department is partnering with Drug-Free MHC, Piedmont Community Services, Kroger, and the DEA to host a drive-through drug take-back on that day from 10am to 2pm in the parking lot of Kroger, located at 240 W. Commonwealth Blvd. Bring all of your outdated or unwanted prescription drugs to be dropped off for proper disposal. There is no charge, and you don't even have to get out of your vehicle.