Headway: Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

08/15/2025

Come on out for our Medication Disposal Event this Wednesday, August 20th from 10:00-6:00 at Newaygo's Fire Department. Get rid of any unused or expired medications taking up space at home. Check out the flyer for details and please reach out with any questions. Hope to see you all there!

06/17/2025

Come on out for our Medication Disposal Event this Wednesday, June 18th! Get rid of any unused or expired medications taking up space at home. Check out the flyer for details and please reach out with any questions. Hope to see you all there!

05/22/2025

Please Join us June 12th! Bring a friend! Coffee and breakfast items will be provided. Any and everyone is welcome! Please RSVP through the QR code, or contact me at twigent@dhd10.org or you can call me at 231-202-2588. Hope to see you in June! Enjoy the holiday weekend :)

04/24/2025

Sign up for the TTQ Spring 2025 Community 5k here in Newaygo County! The race is quickly approaching and we would love to see some more community runners out there, especially with this being the second year Newaygo County has had the privilege of hosting. Please reach out with any questions!

Tyler Wigent
231-202-2588

04/15/2025

Thank you to our local law enforcement for Newaygo County, and to Headway’s Prescription Drug Take Back Team. This is just some of what’s collected every few months. Boxes for dropping off your prescription drugs can be found at the following locations:
-Sheriff’s office lobby
-All local police departments
-Croton Township hall
-Commission on Aging
-Family Health Care
-TrueNorth Services

02/12/2025

Thank you to the youth in our community! Your help in these focus groups will better prepare our coalition in serving the community going forward. Great job guys!

12/11/2024

09/18/2024

08/16/2024

The 2024 Newaygo Substance-use Stigma Assessment found that 70% of Newaygo County respondents agreed that substance-use disorder is a chronic condition.
Substance-use Disorder should be treated with science and compassion!

To learn more about Substance-use Disorder, please visit: https://www.shatterproof.org/find-help

07/19/2024

The HEADWAY Coalition had a great time at the CADCA Mid-Year Training Event in Chicago! We appreciate the opportunity!