The Substance Abuse Prevention Program attempts to prevent the onset of substance use or limit the development of problems associated with using psychoactive substances. Prevention efforts primarily focus on the surroundings using research-based environmental strategies in the community.

Services Offered/Provided

Assists community groups, agencies, and individuals in providing programs and activities to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse and to build a healthier community. Examples of services are: parenting skills classes, video and resource loan library, speakers bureau, media awareness campaigns, enforcement efforts and educational workshops.

Service Location & Hours

The Prevention Office is available Monday-Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM and is located at 100 S. Hanson Street Easton, MD 21601. Evening and weekend services are provided as needed and upon request.

Contact Information

For more information call: 410-819-5600.

Resources

Midshore Opioid Misuse Prevention Program – Facebook – Website

Program Funded by

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)

The Opioid Misuse Prevention Program (OMPP) is a Mid Shore regional collaboration seeking to prevent opioid misuse in our local communities and reduce the incidence of overdose.

The program uses evidence-based strategies which are implemented largely through the Health Departments in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties.

These strategies are:

• Information Dissemination and a Social Marketing Campaign (“I Wish I Knew”) to increase awareness of how to access treatment and understanding of treatment procedure(s); and to increase communication between patients and (health) providers regarding prescription opioid use.
• Education about proper storage and disposal of prescription medications.

The public can access the program website  https://iwishiknewmidshore.org to receive information on finding treatment, including an interactive treatment tool; get the facts on prescription safety and risks, and education on proper storage and disposal of unused/expired medications; and learn about what parents can do if their child is prescribed and/or misusing opioid painkillers.  This innovative website also provides community members to anonymously post their thoughts following the statement “I Wish I Knew…”