North Iowa Addiction Prevention Alliance

06/04/2026

The Best Memories are made sober!

Do you have an upcoming graduation, celebration or family reunion? NIAPA rents out FREE signage for community and family events as they celebrate and gather without the influence of substances. Click here to reserve signs for your next event! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep31-k3y2-8MDqGLIrHAhjHag6hdkKUySmmh7FfCMrOwWQOA/viewform

06/02/2026

Looking for an impactful way to volunteer in your community?

The Cerro Gordo Family Treatment Court is looking to fill positions on their FTC Steering Committee. Volunteers serve as the advisory board to the program, helping to guide the development and success of the Family Treatment Court in supporting families, protecting children and promoting recovery through innovation and teamwork.
Learn more about Cerro Gordo’s Family Treatment Court and Steering Committee at tomorrow's Lunch & Learn (June 3rd) at 12:00 PM
https://iowacourts.zoomgov.com/j/1652277747?pwd-wag23QfnNO7Q8BXlldNdalk6lt

05/13/2026

A local coalition partner, North Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition, is seeking volunteers to serve in their new Peer Support Recovery Program.

05/12/2026

Mason City's Make It OK Walk & Resource Fair is this Thursday; mark your calendars and come out and join us!
There's great giveaways from Wayne's Ski & Cycle, Three Bells Books, Blanchard's Blossoms, Mason City Family YMCA, and CG Public Health.

04/28/2026

A reminder from our local law enforcement teams:
When disposing of your unwanted and expired medications at Drug Take Back box sites, kindly consider consolidating pills into minimal number of bottles or combine them into a sealable bag to help save space in the drop box. Thank you!

04/27/2026

Help keep your community safe by cleaning out your medicine cabinet and taking back unneeded meds for safe disposal. We have several locations in Cerro Gordo County:
-Mason City Police Department
-Clear Lake Police Department
-Cerro Gordo County Sheriff
-Also check with your local pharmacy

04/13/2026

Harm Reduction Coalition: Our next featured NIAPA workgroup was founded in 2024. The North Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition consists of individuals with lived or living experience, passion and empathy. Their mission is to promote the health and dignity of individuals and communities affected by substance use. Follow their FB page to stay up to date, informed and involved! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578833013400

Mission: To promote the health and dignity of individuals and communities affected by substance use.