Gone for Good medication disposal awareness
What is Gone for Good?
Gone for Good is a program that focuses on identifying opportunities to reduce our environmental impact while partnering with community associates to promote safe medication disposal.
Why do we offer this?
ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS & IMPACT
For over three decades, medications have been showing up in water ways and continue to impact our natural environments. This initiative reduces environmental impacts of improperly disposed of medications.
SAFETY GOALS & IMPACT
We focus on providing information and resources to properly dispose of medications so they do not end up in the wrong hands or taken by the wrong individual.
EDUCATION GOALS & IMPACT
What is an opioid or controlled substance? This program aims to educate about medications and related safety concerns.
Getting started with Gone for Good
Review the list below to see how this program might work best for your group:
Presentations
For small or large groups, these presentations can be anywhere from 15–60 minutes and are customized to your audience.
Booth displays
A three-part display board with informational handouts is available.
Activities
We offer a three-week educational and wellness program to help participants learn about prescription safety, the environmental impacts and how to properly dispose of unused medications.
Find a medication disposal location near you:
Call Dean Health Plan Health Promotion at 866-896-4602 for more information.