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County substance-abuse committee highlights Celebrate Recovery program and Narcan training plans
Summary
Mitchell County’s substance-abuse committee heard a presentation about Riceville’s Celebrate Recovery program (weekly Saturday meetings at 308 Woodland Avenue) and discussed partnerships, Narcan training and resource sharing with neighboring counties.
A Mitchell County substance-abuse committee meeting featured a presentation from a Riceville team about its Celebrate Recovery program. Committee members described Celebrate Recovery as faith-based in origin but open to people regardless of religious belief; the program meets at 308 Woodland Avenue in Riceville and runs a donated-meal event and a meeting on Saturday nights.
Committee members said the program has grown and that the substance-abuse committee hopes to coordinate resources, partner on Narcan training and share information with neighboring Howard County and other local groups. The committee also referenced broader initiatives such as "Hidden in Plain Sight" and continuing outreach to sustain momentum for recovery supports.
Speakers encouraged continued collaboration among county groups to expand training and partner resources. No formal actions or funding commitments were made at the meeting; the discussion focused on coordination and outreach.
