Northern Dutchess Community Coalition - NDCC

05/29/2026

05/14/2026

🌟 National Prevention Week | May 10–16, 2026 🌟

Prevention is more than a message—it’s action, education, connection, and hope. During National Prevention Week, we proudly stand with our communities to raise awareness around substance misuse prevention, mental well-being, and healthy lifestyles.

Every conversation, every resource shared, and every partnership built helps create stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures. Together, we are empowering individuals of all ages with the tools, education, and support they need to thrive.

💙 Prevention works.
💚 Education empowers.
🩵 Communities thrive.

Join us as we continue building safer, healthier, and more connected communities—one conversation at a time.

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05/14/2026

04/29/2026

Today is the fifth annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day. We’re raising public awareness about an urgent problem: Americans are dying at alarming rates due to illicitly manufactured fentanyl. Join us to learn the facts about fentanyl and take action to save a life in your community.

04/26/2026

Over 100 lbs of unused and expired prescription drugs were collected yesterday during Drug Take Back Day in the towns of Amenia and Wappinger.

That means hundreds of pills and controlled substances are now safely secured and will never end up on our streets or in the wrong hands.

Thank you to Kirk Imperati, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, CAPE, and Supervisors Cavaccini & Hamm for partnering on this important initiative.

04/26/2026

Great turnout for Medication Take-Back Day!

Thank you to Assemblyman Anil Beephan, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, and Supervisor Rossana Hamm for their support and partnership. We’re also grateful to our incredible support teams at CAPE, the Department of Behavioral & Community Health, and Fidelis Care.

This was a wonderful example of our community coming together to promote safety, awareness, and well-being. Safe medication disposal plays a vital role in protecting both our community members and the environment, contributing to a healthier, safer future for all.

Reminder: Unused medications can be safely disposed of year-round—drop them off at your local medication drop boxes, available 365 days a year.
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04/25/2026

Come out and see us to safely dispose of your unused medications and pick up free medication safety tools to help protect your home, family, and community Dutchess County Sheriff's OfficeAnil Beephan

04/25/2026

Today a the day! Come out and see us.

The Northern Dutchess Community Coalition is proud to partner on “Shed the Meds,” hosted by Assemblyman Anil Beephan, in support of National Medication Take Back Day.

Join our partners — CAPE of Dutchess County, Supervisor Rosanna Hamm, and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office — for this important medication safety event.

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications and help protect our community.

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Amenia Town Hall April 25th 2026 10:00-2:00pm

04/23/2026

The Northern Dutchess Community Coalition is proud to partner on “Shed the Meds,” hosted by Assemblyman Anil Beephan, in support of National Medication Take Back Day.

Join our partners — CAPE of Dutchess County, Supervisor Rosanna Hamm, and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office — for this important medication safety event.

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications and help protect our community.

Anil Beephan Dutchess County Sheriff's OfficeAmenia Town Hall

Amenia Town Hall April 25th 2026 10:00-2:00pm

04/23/2026

Come stop by and safely dispose of your unused medications. We’re proud to partner in supporting our community through safe practices that help protect both our residents and our environment.

💊 Do you have unused or expired medications at home? 💊

The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to take part in safe and responsible medication disposal. Properly disposing of medications helps prevent misuse, protects our environment, and keeps our communities safe.

We’re proud to partner with Assemblyman Anil Beephan, the Council on Addiction Prevention & Education (CAPE) and Town Supervisors Rosanna Hamm and Joseph Cavaccini to provide convenient drop-off locations for the public.

📍 Amenia: 4988 US-44
📍 Wappinger: 20 Middlebush Rd.

🗓 Date: April 25
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Help us protect our community, dispose of your medications safely.