HC DrugFree’s Executive Director, Joan Webb Scornaienchi was selected by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and confirmed by County Council to serve on the newly-established Opioid Restitution Fund Commission. Members of this commission will review and provide recommendations about the use of settlement and grant funds related to addressing opioid use disorders. According to County Executive…
Have you or someone you care about been impacted by youth substance use, behavioral health challenges, or the dangers of rising drug trends? Your experiences and insights can help educate and support others in Howard County. HC DrugFree is inviting students, parents, caregivers, and community members to share their stories, perspectives, and positive messages about: By sharing your story, you can help…
Register to attend our Spring 2025 Guiding Good Choices® classes for parents, guardians and grandparents. Series will run (Tuesdays and Fridays): March 18, 21, 25, 28 and April 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. Raising preteens and teens is tough. Wouldn’t it be great if adults could take a class that taught us how to…
This blog was submitted by an anonymous Howard County community member When we think of February, we think LOVE… …But, love isn’t reserved just for the romantic. The Ancient Greeks had many words for different types of love, and while eros (romantic love) is what we usually associate with February, the words storge (familial love),…
HC DrugFree’s Executive Director, Joan Webb Scornaienchi, once again attended SAMHSA’s annual Prevention Day and the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Forum at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. Each year, SAMHSA’s Prevention Day brings together over 4,000 prevention practitioners, advocates, scientists, leaders (community, state, tribal, federal), and consumers…
More information about future Life Skills and other classes and events will be shared in our newsletter. Quick Links: Spring 2025 registration is CLOSED! Sorry, registration is CLOSED. Life Skills Training for Grades 6-9(We will consider slightly younger students, especially if they are the sibling of an older participant. Students older than 9th grade may be…
Register to attend our Spring 2025 Guiding Good Choices® classes for parents, guardians and grandparents. Series will run (Tuesdays and Fridays): March 18, 21, 25, 28 and April 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. Raising preteens and teens is tough. Wouldn’t it be great if adults could take a class that taught us…
On December 10, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) presented HC DrugFree’s Executive Director, Joan Webb Scornaienchi, with a Special Act or Service Award for Dedication to Duty and Outstanding Contributions. The award was presented by Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the Baltimore District Office, Brian Crowe, and was signed by the Special Agent…
Join us for our next TAC meeting, to be held on Monday, December 2nd at 5:30 via Zoom. If you are not already a TAC member, please visit our TAC webpage to learn more. If you are a member, please remember to register to receive the Zoom link.
A Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meeting was held on Monday, November 11 via zoom. At that meeting, the topics discussed included the observation of Veterans’ Day, substance use, health and wellness, and the meaning of leadership. In addition the teens learned about the Great American Smokeout to be held on November 21st. The teens were…
