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The Drug Task Force

The Drug Task Force is a coalition formed and supported by our community. We are working towards eliminating the use and sale of illegal drugs in Martinsville and Henry County through strengthening of the local judicial system, support of strong prevention and rehabilitation programs and continued and varied efforts to educate the total community regarding the perils of substance use, abuse and addiction. Our focus is on Prevention, Treatment and Recovery. The Drug Task Force is comprised of representatives from the Martinsville Police Dept., Martinsville City Schools, local Civic & Businesses, Medical field, Substance Abuse treatment, support and prevention, CHILL members, local residents and concerned community members.

The Drug Task Force's purpose is to work towards eliminating the use and sale of illegal drugs in Martinsville and Henry County through:

• Strengthening of the local judicial system
• Support of strong prevention and rehabilitation programs
• Continued and varied efforts to educate the total community regarding the perils of illegal drugs

Our focus is on

• Prevention
• Treatment
• Recovery

Goals we are working towards

• Keep “No Drug” message in front of the general community
• Educate youth, adults and the community at large
• Improve access to treatment for individuals and families
• Support Recovery efforts

Our members at this time include representatives form the Martinsville Police Dept., Martinsville City Schools, local Civic & Businesses, Medical field, Substance Abuse treatment, support and prevention, CHILL members and local residents.