October 2022
October Updates
Happening this Month:
World Mental Health Day 2022
"Make Mental Health For All a Global Priority"

World Mental Health Day is marked every year on October 10 to raise awareness about mental health around the world and to mobilize efforts to support those experiencing mental health issues. Every year since 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) has organized a global campaign for World Mental Health Day. The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) announced the theme for World Mental Health Day 2022, which is ‘Make mental health for all a global priority”.
October was first declared as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in 2011. Since then, October has been a time to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health has, to remember those who have lost their lives to substance abuse, to acknowledge those in recovery, as well as children, parents, family, and friends supporting them.

Nicotine Pouch Ads Follow E-Cigarette Marketing Playbook and
Risk Appealing to Young Adults
Advertisements for nicotine pouches often highlight flavors, emphasize the “freedom” of using nicotine pouches, and suggest that they are less harmful than traditional tobacco products – themes that may appeal to youth and young adults, according to new research co-authored by Truth Initiative® published in Tobacco Control.
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DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl
Used to Target Young Americans

The Drug Enforcement Administration is advising the public of an alarming emerging trend of colorful fentanyl available across the United States. In August 2022, DEA and our law enforcement partners began seizing brightly-colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills in 18 states. 

Dubbed “rainbow fentanyl” in the media, this trend appears to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like candy to children and young people.
Save the Dates
Want to learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders?
 
You can register for one of the Hanover Behavioral Health Wellness Team's Mental Health First Aid courses to learn these skills and more! They are offering virtual & in-person options, as well as Adult-focused and Youth-focused courses.
 
Please use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/TFT101822
Hanover Business Cares

Are you or do you know a Hanover business looking to connect with us and get workplace resources?


Hanover Business Cares is an opportunity for local businesses to support our mission of reducing substance use and misuse in Hanover County, thereby helping to maintain a healthy and productive workforce. 



Please consider joining our efforts with a tax-deductible donation of $50 or more to Hanover Cares. To show your support, each participating business will receive a Hanover Business Cares window sticker, will be listed on the Hanover Cares website (hanover-cares.org) as a community partner, and will receive a folder of educational materials that can be shared with your employers and their families.

Businesses may send donations electronically here or by mail to:

Hanover Cares
9734 Atlee Commons Dr.
Ashland, VA 23005
Support Hanover Cares

As a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, Hanover Cares relies on the financial contributions of its community members. With your support, we can continue to provide prevention initiatives across Hanover County! You can support Hanover Cares while you shop for the holiday season on Amazon or while you get groceries from Kroger. Or, you could donate directly to support our mission through Paypal.
Thank you so much for supporting our mission!
Hanover Cares | (804) 564-6119 | Email | Website