These Drug Take-Back Events are scheduled for September 1, 2, and 15.
(Batesville, Ind.) - Community agencies are reporting rises in substance abuse due to quarantine and the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you would like to get rid of expired or unused medications in your home, there will be three opportunities for the public to drop off these medications throughout Ripley and Franklin counties in September:
- September 1 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Brookville United Methodist Church, 150 E 8th Street
- September 2 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Batesville Memorial Building, 132 S Main Street
- (Enter off of Catherine Street across from the Batesville Fire Department. Exit onto George Street near Ison’s Family Pizza.)
- September 15 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Versailles Police Department, 113 S Washington Street
Margaret Mary Health (MMH) has partnered with several local organizations to offer these drug take-back events to ensure an easy and safe way to dispose of these unwanted or unused medications.
Participants will simply drive through and drop expired or unused medication in a collection box without ever leaving their vehicle.
"A special thank you to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Stayin’ Alive, the Batesville Police Department, Coalition for A Drug Free Batesville, the Versailles Police Department and Ripley County Drug Awareness Coalition," says MMH.
Staff members will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing during these events.
For more information, call Meg Applegate at (812) 933-5257 or visit www.mmhealth.org.
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