Our Place Drug & Alcohol Education Services, Inc.

11/26/2025

Parents, the holiday break is such a great time to start talking to your kids about the risks of drug and alcohol use. In fact, if they believe that you disapprove they're less likely to engage in those behaviors. What Message are you sending about drugs and alcohol?

11/21/2025

Today the staff member we're featuring is Chaplain Scott Wade
Scott is a Men's Non Violence Facilitator and Prevention Educator.

--How long have you been working at Our Place?
A little over 1 year

--What is the reason you got into this field?
If I need people to assist me, it stands to reason others need that support as well, as as I am familiar with what it feels like for me, I just may be able to help someone else with that experience.

--What do you like about your job?
The various places with which we are able to offer a caring, yet informed word or gesture, is so diverse that it speaks to the true compassion involved in the structure.

--If you could list one thing you would like the general public to know about you, prevention, or Our Place, what would it be?
There is always a way, either through direct education, direct intervention, or direct advocacy, there is always someone willing to walk directly beside you and aid in that endeavor, You only have to ask and help is always available.

--What is your favorite quote?
There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit. R.Reagan

--What is one fun fact about you?
I can play any musical instrument that you don't have to blow through. Even with the wrong hand

11/14/2025

Are you someone who wants to quit smoking? The Great American Smokeout is coming up on November 20th and it is a great day to start your quit journey! For more information you can visit: https://www.cancer.org/.../great-american-smokeout.html

Are you someone who wants to quit smoking? The Great American Smokeout is coming up on November 20th and it is a great day to start your quit journey! For more information you can visit: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html

11/11/2025

Today we honor all who have served or are actively serving. Thank you veterans!

11/07/2025

10/31/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween

October is

Parents,you are the leading influence in your child's decision to drink alcohol or not. A great way to prevent underage drinking is to talk to them about the risks.

Your kids learn something new everyday, What Message Are You Sending About Drugs and Alcohol?

Need help starting the conversation? Visit the link below for conversation starters and other important information.
https://asklistenlearn.org/parents/conversations-and-communication/

10/31/2025

10/27/2025

Our Place was also represented at the Halloween Parade in Corydon over the weekend. We love being able to participate in community events!

10/27/2025

We had a great turn out for our prescription drug drop off event on Saturday. Thank you to everyone who came through and disposed of their prescription medications.
We also want to give a huge shoutout to our partners who made this event possible: The Floyd County Health Department and the Floyd County Sheriff's Office!

10/24/2025

We want to take a moment to thank everyone who attended our Red Ribbon Awards this year.
Here are our honorees, pictured left to right.

Keith Barry-Washington County Probation Officer
Kim Scott- Highland Hills Middle School
Emily Losey- Silver Creek Middle School
Nathan Freed- Associate Superintendent for South Harrison Community School Corporation
Sergeant Kara Hodges- Programs and Treatment Coordinator/Floyd County Jail

10/24/2025

Wondering how to properly dispose of your prescription medications? Here are a few pointers!

Remember to drive through and drop off your unused or unwanted prescription medications tomorrow from 9:00-12:00 at the Floyd County 4-H Fairgrounds.

10/21/2025

Just a reminder that we will be at the 4-H fairgrounds on Saturday from 9:00-12:00 for our drive through prescription drug drop off event!

We are so excited to announce that we are partnering with the Floyd County ATOD, Floyd County Health Department, and the Floyd County Sheriff's Office to have a Drug Take Back Day event.

Come to the Floyd County 4-H Fair grounds anytime between 9:00-12:00 on October 25th to drive through and drop off your unwanted and unused prescriptions.