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Meet Shayla Wilson, Our New Executive Director!
Meet Shayla Wilson, our new executive director! ASAP of Anderson hired a new executive director this summer. Meet Shayla Wilson! Shayla is a native of Clinton, Tennessee, and a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a major in Kinesiology. She continued her education at Lincoln Memorial University obtaining both a Master’s in Education…
Youth Ambassador Coalition Recruitment Is Happening Now!
Anderson County, TN, July 2023 – ASAP of Anderson is calling all students at Anderson County, Clinton, and Oak Ridge High Schools to apply for the Youth Ambassador Coalition (YAC) for the upcoming school year. Members share a passion for making their school and community safer by preventing and reducing substance misuse such as drinking…
Drug-Free Workplace Training Offered by ASAP
ANDERSON COUNTY, TENN. June 1, 2023 – ASAP of Anderson is offering Drug-Free Workplace training to protect businesses and help employees stay safe in Anderson County. If businesses take the in-person course, they are protected by placing the burden of proof on the employee if a workplace accident occurs and that person tests positive for…
ASAP Participates in L.E.A.D. Camp
ASAP of Anderson and other organizations across the county participated in this year’s Law Enforcement Against Drugs Camp, or L.E.A.D. Camp, for incoming 6th graders in Anderson County. ASAP set up three stations pertaining to e-cigarettes, alcohol and medication. The alcohol station provided an activity with isopropyl alcohol and eggs that represented how alcohol can…
ASAP Spotlight: Intern Imelia Markus-Brock
This month, ASAP would like to spotlight our student intern, Imelia Markus-Brock, to express our appreciation for all of her hard work with us. Imelia, a junior at Oak Ridge High School and YAC student, has helped us with a variety of tasks in our office and out in the community, generously donating what little…
ASAP Youth Encourage Graduates to Be Safe
ANDERSON COUNTY, TENN. May 1, 2023 – In Anderson County, many high schoolers are excited to begin a new chapter in their lives after graduation. This accomplishment calls for a celebration, but it is important that drugs and alcohol are not a part of the festivities. The ASAP Youth Ambassador Coalition (YAC), which consists of…