RAISING AWARENESS FOR Substance Use & Misuse Prevention

In honor of Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month, Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services is raising awareness about the CDC’s ‘Up and Away’ campaign, which focuses on preventing accidental medication overdoses in children.

This campaign encourages caregivers to safely store medications out of children’s reach and sight. By promoting responsible medication storage and use, the initiative supports the broader goals of Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding families from the dangers of substance misuse and creating a healthier, drug-free future for children.

Access our free resources digitally below or by contacting: Kevin Kelly at kkelly@chesco.org

• Safe Medicine Storage for Grandparents
• Safe Medicine Storage for Parents
• Safe Medicine Storage for Travel
• Up and Away Facts
• Coloring Book

Locking medication storage devices are also available for free to community members and organizations. Please contact Kevin Kelly at kkelly@chesco.org to request your personal locking pill bottle, 7-day medication storage device, or metal lock box.