Morgan County Partnership

Join us at noon today for our Substance Use Prevention Task Force Meeting. If you have a summer program or event for youth, please put a copy of the flyer in the comments section or email us at [email protected]

Topic: Substance Use Prevention Taskforce (Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson)
Time: May 27, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87687157724?pwd=I9awbv3ug3y8sGJArTdZaWFKOgP645.1

Meeting ID: 876 8715 7724
Passcode: 695341

Registration is open for our next Free Su***de Prevention and Awareness Training!
📧Email Alexis Dixon at [email protected] to register or with questions regarding training.

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZEeQznkOYfQLJkqwHICRCfpqpQJ1ummGVOwur2G_LQ91F4w/alreadyresponded

Thank you to everyone who attended the coalition breakfast this morning. Kristen and Summer shared a recap of the incredible work and activities accomplished over the past year. As always, our coalition meetings will pause for the summer and resume in August.

Our staff will also be assisting with several summer programs, and we will share those opportunities and events as details are finalized.

We would also like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank our dedicated staff for their continued hard work and commitment to the youth in our community. A video presentation highlighted many of the initiatives they support, including V**e Prevention, Teen Court, the After Prom Party, and the ongoing efforts of our school-based social workers.

The Morgan County Partnership is proud to recognize the Berkeley Springs Police Department as its 2026 Partner of the Year. Each year, MCP staff select a community partner whose dedication, collaboration, and service have made a meaningful impact on Morgan County and the coalition’s mission.

This year, BSPD was nominated by Melody Stotler for the department’s continued partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take Back events held every April and October. During this past April’s event, Chief Gardner and Life or Drugs Case Manager Brittnay Buchanan sat out in the rain collecting expired, unused, and unneeded medications to help prevent medication misuse and keep these substances out of the wrong hands.

Outside of the official DEA Take Back events, Sandra Venuto oversees the department’s permanent medication drop box and coordinates the supplies needed to keep the program running smoothly year-round.

In addition, Officer Josh Stangle recently completed a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. Through this training, Officer Stangle is better equipped to respond to mental health crises safely and compassionately, helping reduce injuries to officers, first responders, and citizens alike.

A special thank you to Mayor Greg Schene for joining the police department team in recognizing the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the staff who continue to make a positive difference in our community.

You are invited to the Morgan County Partnership Coalition
in-person and hybrid meeting!

Please note: We have moved our meetings to the 3rd Fridays of every month.

When: May 15, 2026 - Time: 8:00-9:00 a.m.

We will gather for in-person Coalition Meetings at the Morgan County Senior Center.

Please use the back entrance.

Location: 106 Sand Mine Rd. #1 Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

We will also offer a Hybrid Zoom option for attendance:

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89936683350?pwd=ibo7hvjJT1GHOfCiNiDLyzeD2XanPh.1

Meeting ID: 899 3668 3350
Passcode: 129732
One tap mobile: 1 301 715 8592 US

Topic: End of Year Review & Partner of the Year Award!

Speakers: MCP Team

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please let us know if you plan to attend. R.S.V.P. to Kristen Gingery, Executive Director Morgan County Partnership
[email protected] or 304-258-7807

Engage. Educate. Empower.

This will be the last meeting before summer and we will resume meeting in August on the 21st.