Alexander County PORT/ Community Paramedic

01/07/2026

January is Substance Use Disorder —a time to raise awareness on substance use disorder treatment and recovery. This month, we will be sharing with you organizations within our community that support individuals with a history of substance use by helping them develop a plan to overcome their past and build a future of hope and resilience. Every step forward is a step towards a healthier life!

12/17/2025

So thankful for the leaders of EMS, Alexander County, and the State for coming together to make this happen!

https://alexandercountync.gov/alexander-county-celebrates-grand-opening-of-ems-station-1-expansion/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOvlxZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeqqfgeiLxwACE0wNGrSvBwAgmW54Ewm2S5sIaZJQE1peze6pbrMEj418V6lI_aem_noR55MGJo4UsIT_YV8sB2A

A ribbon cutting was held on Monday, December 15, to celebrate the grand opening of a major expansion at Alexander County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station #1. Those in attendance enjoyed a …

12/11/2025

Preparing to take in clients at the Reentry Simulation sponsored by the Alexander Reentry Navigation and the Department of Adult Corrections at Celebrate You located at 34 West Main Ave in downtown Taylorsville. Come out for a mind blowing experience.

11/04/2025

This past week Erin Burke, Brandi Hackett, and Jennifer Young took a trip to Edgecomb County to participate in a reentry simulation. A reentry simulation is an educational event that simulates the challenges faced by people re-entering society after incarceration. The focus of reentry is a major focus in our efforts to assist individuals who are returning to society after incarceration. As part of the twelve strategies for the opioid settlement we look to identify the difficulties for reentry and hope to fill in the gaps that make it less difficult for anyone trying to rebuild their life and decrease recidivism.

10/31/2025

Catch all the PORT and EMS minions this Halloween! We are at the Admin office!

Catch Gru & his Minions in downtown Taylorsville tonight, while trick-or-treating!

Hope everyone has a safe and fun Happy Halloween!

Alexander County PORT/ Community Paramedic

10/24/2025

This past week at Recovery University!

This past week in R.E.C.O.V.E.R.Y 101 we have been discussing the stages of change. Stages of change is a trans theoretical model created by Prochaska and DiClemente. They found that change takes place over time in five distinct stages.

-Precontemplation: not seeing the problem
-Contemplation: seeing a problem and considering wheher to act
-Preparation: doing something to change
-Action: doing something to change
-Maintenance: working to maintain the change

What stage of change are you in?
Our classes take place Monday-Thursday at the Alexander County PORT/Community Paramedic Office, from 5-6. We hope to see you there!

10/18/2025

There is still time to come by our booth. Come fill out a survey for a mum! We have resources and Narcan! Come by we are at the Taylorsville Apple Festival!

09/28/2025

We want to wish Peer Support Erin Burke a Happy Birthday!!

09/06/2025

02/12/2025

This is going to be a great event!! Come check it out!

You Are Invited! This Sunday, February 16th at 7:00pm @ First United Methodist Church in Taylorsville.

Alexander County PORT/ Community Paramedic will be offering a monthly community social where you can learn about substance use disorder, overdoses, caring for individuals battling addiction, and utilizing Narcan.
**This Sunday will also feature the Detect & Reflect simulation for parents to learn about what might be hiding in their child's bedroom.

01/15/2025

Come learn a skill that will help save lives.

01/10/2025

Listen up friends and family! This is important and vital information!

The Alexander County Offices will close at 12 noon due to the impending winter weather.

We urge all citizens to please stay at home today and reduce travel on the roadways for your safety and Emergency Services Safety.

If you have an emergency, call 911.
All non-emergency calls use 828-632-2911.

(Pic from Dec 2018)