Elizabethtown Area Communities That Care (EACTC)

21/08/2026

Early prevention is critical. Visit: www.samhsa.gov/prevention-month

21/08/2026

📊 In 2025, about 1 in 4 people used an illicit drug. The good news: opioid misuse decreased overall!

More insights in the 2025 : samhsa.gov/nsduh

21/08/2026

01/08/2026

This , choose your health. 🫁✨

Quitting ni****ne isn’t easy, but your body starts healing faster than you think. Take control, start your reset, and breathe easier.

📞 Help is free, confidential, and just a phone call away: 1-800-QUIT-NOW or scan the QR code to learn how your health improves from day one.

31/07/2026

In a cohort of adolescents receiving substance use disorder treatment, higher urine cotinine concentrations were observed over time among youth who used ni****ne products, with reported by all patients with high cotinine values for whom product information was available.

These findings support concern that newer va**ng products may deliver higher ni****ne exposure or promote greater ni****ne intake. https://ja.ma/4wtZ4Hh

31/07/2026

📝 JAMA Patient Page: ****nePouches can produce blood ni****ne levels similar to or higher than ci******es and , although ni****ne absorption is slower than with smoking ci******es.

Ni****ne pouches have not been shown to improve outcomes, but among adults who completely switch from smoking, they reduce exposure to many smoking-related carcinogens.

https://ja.ma/4vUjqsd

24/07/2026

Be prepared to save a life. 💜

Narcan’s sole job is to reverse an opioid overdose, and it is available over the counter. You don't need to be a medical professional to carry or use it—just having it in your first aid kit or medicine cabinet can help protect your loved ones and community.

To help keep our community safe, Lancaster Joining Forces offers free prevention and safety supplies delivered right to you.

You can request the following for FREE:
💊 Narcan (Naloxone)
🗑️ Deterra® Medication Disposal Bags (for safe, eco-friendly drug destruction)
🔒 Medication Lock Boxes & Lock Bags (to keep prescription meds secured)

🔗 Get yours today: Visit lancasterjoiningforces.org to place your request!

15/07/2026

14/07/2026

A huge thank you to Girls on the Run Lancaster and GOTR coach Danielle Ferry!
"One award. One coach. One more way to give back.
Each year, our Ellen Shining Light Coach of the Year recipient has the opportunity to choose a local nonprofit to receive a $500 donation from Girls on the Run Lancaster-Lebanon.
This year's honoree, Danielle Ferry, chose Elizabethtown Area Communities That Care (EACTC). Their work supports local youth through free programs that provide mentoring, build life skills, and encourage healthy choices.
We were excited to present the donation to Allison Bridgeman, Program Coordinator at EACTC, and help support the incredible work they're doing in our community.
Congratulations again, Danielle, and thank you for sharing this recognition with another organization that's making a difference for young people" -Girls on the Run Lancaster

14/07/2026

Check out the latest issue of the Elizabethtown Merchandiser July 15 publication to read about students recognized at EACTC's student success breakfast celebrating Etown middle school and high school students for making great efforts!
https://www.townlively.com/read/elizabethtown/