National Prescription Drug Take Back Day coming Oct. 26
We’re pleased to participate again in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. We invite your patients and all community members to drop off their expired, unwanted or unneeded prescription medications for safe disposal from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at one of the locations listed below.
In West Michigan, we’re partnering with Corewell Health, Kent County Health Department, Pine Rest and Families Against Narcotics to host collections sites at:
Kent County Health Department
700 Fuller Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Care Center - Cutlerville
(North side of the building)
80 68th St., Grand Rapids
Priority Health
3111 Leonard St. NE, Grand Rapids
During last October’s Take Back event, we collected 323 pounds of medication and distributed 77 NARCAN® kits at our Grand Rapids sites.
We'll distribute NARCAN® kits this year as well.
If you’re not in West Michigan, look for a collection site near you.
Please join us in educating community members about the importance of properly disposing of unused or expired medications to help reduce substance use.
Have patients with substance use conditions?
Contact our care coordination team
Our behavioral health department has clinical staff who specialize in helping members manage complex and chronic mental health and substance use conditions. Our care coordination team is available to support you as you help your patients get the outpatient care they need or successfully transition from a hospital setting back into the community.
Encourage your patients to try Teladoc Health Mental Health
Teladoc Health Mental Health is a digital tool that offers over 1,400 self-directed activities on a variety of mental wellness topics including alcohol and drug recovery as well as opioid recovery. These tools are available to our members 24/7 and complement the care you provide them to create real, lasting change. Encourage your patients to sign up for a free account today.