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April 20, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Two organizations are encouraging Tennesseans to take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Take Back Day.
Take Back Day is Saturday, and gives residents the chance to discard of expired, unused, unwanted, and potentially dangerous prescription drugs.
“This is an important program for both health and environmental reasons,” said Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers. “It’s a convenient way to rid a household of prescription drugs that are no longer needed, and it keeps those drugs out of our water supply. We are happy to partner with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services on this effort. The partnership helps make this program succeed.”
Tennesseans Encouraged To Participate In Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 24 Tuesday, April 20, 2021 The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services ask Tennesseans to take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Take Back Day for prescription drugs this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The initiative addresses public safety and public health issues. It is an opportunity to rid homes of expired, unused, unwanted, and potentially dangerous prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Sites cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps – only pills or patches.
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Tennessee creates text line for pandemic stress
This week, Tennessee state leaders added a texting feature to the state s Tennesseeâs Emotional Support Line for Pandemic Stress, which launched last year to help frontline workers deal with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â This week, Tennessee state leaders added a texting feature to the state s Tennesseeâs Emotional Support Line for Pandemic Stress, which launched last year to help frontline workers deal with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty for all of us and we know when that happens, it impacts us emotionally, Matt Yancey said. Yancey is the Deputy Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
You can now text for help from Tennessee’s Emotional Support Line for Pandemic Stress
Call or text the Emotional Support Line at 888-642-7886 from 6 a.m.- 10 p.m. CT / 7 a.m.- 11 p.m. ET daily.
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Sad woman alone during coronavirus pandemic wearing face mask indoors at home for social distancing. Anxiety, stress, mental health crisis. Author: Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services News Release Published: 3:34 PM CDT April 5, 2021 Updated: 3:34 PM CDT April 5, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Tennessee’s Emotional Support Line for Pandemic Stress is adding a new method for people to reach out for help. The free and confidential line now has the capability to offer assistance via text message.