We are a non-profit organization providing information, education, and resources on prevention, treatment and recovery to Moore County Citizens
What We Do
DRUG FREE MOORE COUNTY:
- Provides educational information for parents, teachers and community citizens through the SODA Project (prevention and awareness) and THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM project.
- Conducts women’s recovery program Tuesdays in the Moore County Detention Center.
- Established The Run For Recovery as a fundraiser and awareness run.
- Organized Second Saturday support group for families dealing with addiction. Meets the second Saturday of the month at
10:30am. - Printed Moore County informational resource booklets.
- Provided support to local treatment providers as needed.
- Created Moore ReCreations a community recovery center in Carthage.
- Coordinating
Peer Support Specialist Program
Our Mission
To be a positive influence in preventing and combatting substance use disorder in Moore County, North Carolina by increasing awareness, disseminating information, and garnering community support towards healthy choices and recovery.
Barriers to Recovery:
- Need recovery/treatment programs in
upper end of Moore County. - Need more In-house treatment programs locally.
- Need more Halfway houses for men and women in Moore County.
- Need more awareness and understanding of the disease of Addiction/Substance Use Disorder.
- Need more recovery resources for inmates who have substance abuse issues, especially as they are released.
- Need more support resource for families dealing with addiction/substance use disorder.
Support funding for Drug Free Moore County projects come through Moore County Community Foundation, the Moore County ABC board and Recovery Communities of North Carolina.
Get Involved
Upcoming Events
October 19th 2019 - Run for Recovery
The Run for Recovery is a 5K trail run/walk that celebrates those who are living in recovery from drug & alcohol addiction and helps to raise awareness of the obstacles that stand in the way of recovery. Proceeds will support drug prevention, treatment, and recovery work in Moore County.
Advance Tickets – $15
Tickets Purchased the Day of Event/At the Gate – $20 (Cash Only)