Our Programs

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

The Coalition for Urban Youth and Family Development has partnered with The Northwest Activities Center, OPEN Michigan, the DEA, and the Detroit Police Department to collect unused medications. We can protect children form accidental poisoning by disposing of unused and expired medications.

As we know from previous research, many people will not dispose of their medications otherwise, increasing the potential that they are diverted into our community and waterways. Increasing safe and convenient opportunities for community members to dispose of their unused and leftover medications is essential for preventing opioid abuse before it begins. Take back events are a great opportunity for community organizations and passionate individuals to come together to make a difference in their local community.

Prescription drug take-back day

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.

Date

Saturday, April 27th, 2019

10am - 2pm

Location

Northwest Activities Center

18100 Meyers Rd.

Detroit, MI 48235

Date

Saturday, October 27, 2018
10am -3pm

Location

Hartford Memorial Baptist Church

18700 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48235

2018 substance abuse summit: rebuilding the village: one day at a time

The Empowerment Zone Coalition (EZC) and The Coalition for Urban Youth and Family Development invites you to the "Collective Call to Action" 2018 Substance Abuse Summit. This year's primary focus is to explore drugs and drug-related issues that impact youth. We will discuss and formulate solutions that may be used across all sectors of the community. The Summit will challenge those in attendance to embrace a multiple-strategy approach and utilize information to become actively involved in changing social norms to create drug-free, healthy and safe communities. The Summit also will include dynamite keynote speaker, guest speakers, breakout workshops, continental breakfast, lunch, pending continuing education units (CEUs). A special contribution from The Center for Urban Youth and Family Development will include a presentation by our program director Marseille Arbuckle, Jr. discussing Suicide and Substance Abuse.

Join us for this exciting event! Together, we can make a difference.

The Summit is partially funded by the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority and Drug Free Communities Support Grant, SAMHSA/CSAP

Date

Thursday, October 25th, 2018
8:30am - 3pm

Location

One Riverbank Rd.

Belle Isle, Detroit, MI

survivors day celebration 2018

Survivor Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope.

On Saturday, November 17, 2018, loss survivors will gather around the globe in small and large events while growing together in their grief journey.

Each event is unique and offers various programming, however each event site will feature an AFSP produced documentary that offers a message of growth, resilience and connection.

Date

Saturday, November 17th, 2018
10:30am - 2pm

Location

2400 E. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48212