Feb 3, 2020 | Substance Abuse
In November, the Mitchell-Yancey Substance Abuse Task and Appalachian Youth to Youth hosted an event called the “Communities Talk Town Hall on Vaping and Underage Drinking.” at Mitchell High School. Nearly 100 people attended the event to learn more about current...
Feb 3, 2020 | Substance Abuse, Youth To Youth
Since November of 2017, Youth to Youth groups at Mitchell and Yancey county middle schools have been hard at work developing leadership skills and creating positive change in our community. This school year, Appalachian Youth to Youth groups have been busy expanding...
Jan 27, 2020 | Home Remedies
Pain and stress can often lead people down the path of substance use, as they turn to prescription opioids or other substances in an attempt to find relief. Though substances may dull the pain or stress for a time, more and more must be taken to continue the feeling...
Oct 31, 2019 | Substance Abuse
2019 marks the tenth anniversary of the Mitchell-Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force! On September 10, 2019, the Mitchell-Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force held a celebration to look back on the accomplishments to date and honor the people involved over the past 10...
Oct 29, 2019 | Events, Substance Abuse
The Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force and Appalachian Youth to Youth are excited to announce the “Mitchell County Communities Talk Town Hall on Vaping and Underage Drinking.” This public forum discussion will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at 6pm in the...
Oct 29, 2019 | Substance Abuse
Many local agencies and non-profits joined forces with Partners Aligned Toward Health (PATH) and the Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force (MYSATF) to bring internationally-acclaimed, trauma-informed care expert, Tonier Cain-Muldrow to our community as part of...
