May 28, 2019 | Youth To Youth
Dr. Miguel Cruz has been an integral part of Appalachian Youth to Youth since the beginning — volunteering weekly at Cane River Middle School for the past two years. When interviewed about his involvement in the program, Dr. Cruz shared the following: “I became...
Dec 11, 2018 | Substance Abuse, Youth To Youth
Western North Carolina teens are faced with the reality that drugs are prevalent, easily attainable and unfortunately being used by many of their peers. For some teens, drugs are an attempt at coping with the issues they face on a day to day basis. On the...
Sep 19, 2018 | Substance Abuse
The Mitchell-Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force wants to remind you to take time during this fall to clear out your medicine cabinet of unused and expired drugs. The Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force has once again partnered with local law enforcement and the...
Sep 19, 2018 | Youth To Youth
In July, seven Appalachian Youth to Youth members attended the Southern States Conference in Charlotte, hosted by Youth to Youth International. There, these seven youth built their knowledge and skills around substance use prevention. In addition, they met with youth...
Oct 31, 2017 | Substance Abuse
Each year, the Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force sponsors a “Drug Take Back” day to collect unused/expired prescription medications for safe disposal. This year the Drug Take Back Day was held on Saturday, September 23rd and it was a great...
Sep 21, 2016 | Graham Children's, Grants, Substance Abuse
We are pleased to announce that the Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force (MYSATF), a program of Graham Children’s Health Services, has been awarded a “Drug Free Communities” grant by the White House Drug Policy Office! This grant will enable the Task...
