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Medication Drop Box Locations
Keep medications out of the hands of children and clear of the water supply by disposing them in permanent medication drop box locations throughout Rowan County:
China Grove
China Grove Town Hall
333 N Main Street
Price Pharmacy
422 N Highway 29
Cleveland
Cleveland Town Hall
302 E Main Street
Granite Quarry
Granite Quarry Police Department
143 Salisbury Avenue
Kannapolis Police Department
Kannapolis Police Department
401 Laureate Way
Moose Pharmacy
1113 N Main Street
Landis
Rowan County Sheriff's Office
102 N Central Avenue
Rockwell
CVS Pharmacy
8765 Highway 52
Rockwell Police Department
303 W Main Street
Salisbury
Cooperative Extension
2727 Old Concord Road
CVS Pharmacy
1924 Statesville Boulevard
Moose Pharmacy
1408 W Innes Street
Rowan County Health Department
1811 E Innes Street
Rowan County Sheriff's Office
232 N Main Street
Salisbury Police Department
130 E Liberty Street
Walmart Pharmacy
323 S Arlington Street
Spencer
Spencer Police Department
460 S Salisbury Avenue
Medication Disposal
Items accepted
- Prescriptions
- Prescription patches
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-Counter medications
- Ointments
- Vitamins
- Samples
- Medication for pets
Not accepted
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Thermometers
- Inhalers
- Aerosol cans
- Meds from businesses or clinics
- Needles (sharps)
Medication Take-Back Day
Did you know that 70% of people 12 and older who abuse prescription drugs get them from family or friends? Prevent your children from abusing your medication by securing your meds in places your child cannot access. Every day is medication take-back day in Rowan County.
Resources
| Agency Name | Phone Number | Services | Eligibility | Capacity | Inpatient/ Outpatient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeworks Novant | 704-210-5000 | Mental Health Crisis Stabilization-Dual Diagnosis program |
| 20 male and female beds | Inpatient |
| Linn Geriatric Unit | 704-250-5000 | Mental Health Crisis Stabilization-Dual Diagnosis program |
| 20 male and female beds | Inpatient |
| Center for Emotional Health | 704-237-4240 |
|
| N/A | Outpatient |
| Veteran's Administration | 704-638-9000 | Veterans are evaluated in Emergency Department, then placed in the appropriate treatment course medical or psychiatric unit 35-day inpatient program. | Veterans 18 years and over. | 18 male and female beds | Inpatient and outpatient |
| Lyerly Counseling Services, LLC | 704-639-9973 | Integrative Healthcare, Anxiety, Trauma, Hypnosis, EMDR | N/A | N/A | Therapy/Counseling |
| Genesis A New Beginning | 704-720-7770 | Mental Health, Substance Use, Depression, Anxiety and Marriage Counseling. | Accepts BCBS and Medicaid | N/A | Outpatient |
| Daymark Recovery Services Rowan Center & Mobile Crisis Management | Mobile Crisis: 704-633-3616 Dispatch: 866-275-9552 |
| Adolescents and Adults | N/A | Inpatient and Outpatient |
| Salisbury Psychiatric Associates | 704-637-5151 | Treatment for OCD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Depression, Individual, Family, and Relationship Counseling. | Children, Adolescents, and Adults | N/A | Outpatient |
| S&H House | 704-603-8285; 866-495-3651 | Crisis Center, Outpatient Services, Suboxone Clinic, Substance Use Services, Peer Support Services. |
| 30 male beds | Outpatient |
| Ultra Violet Mental Health | 704-870-8108 | Ultra Violet Mental Health offers pediatric, adolescent, and adult psychiatric and mental health services. Licensed psychotherapists provide family, individual and couples therapy. Provide pharmacogenomics testing, Spravato administration, and Suboxone treatment. | Children, Adolescents, and Adults | N/A | Outpatient |
| Rowan Psychiatric Associates | 704-637-1888 | Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment | Children, Adolescents, and Adults | N/A | Outpatient |
| Salisbury Health Center CRCHC | 704-792-2302 | Behavior Health Services and Substance Use Services | N/A | N/A | Outpatient |
| Nazareth Child & Family Connection | 704-636-5522 | Therapy, Substance Use Issues, Intensive Outpatient, Residential Level II Treatment Center. |
| 50 | Inpatient and Outpatient |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Psychiatry & Counseling | 704-403-1800 | Treatment for stress, depression, anxiety, anger issues, substance use disorder. | Varies | N/A | Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs may be available |
| Timber Ridge | 704-279-1199 | Rehabilitates troubled males. Average stay 6-8 months. Residential Level II Treatment Center in an outdoor setting. | Males 12 to 17 years of age only. | 40 male beds | Inpatient |
- Adolescent Pregnancy Project at University of North Carolina
- American Diabetes Association
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Child Passenger Safety - Department of Transportation
- March of Dimes
- Medication Safety Program
- North Carolina 211
- North Carolina Center for Health Statistics
- North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute
- North Carolina Community Health Information
- North Carolina General Assembly
- North Carolina Laboratory of Public Health
- North Carolina Healthy Schools
- North Carolina Institute of Government
- North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation
- North Carolina Office of State Planning
- North Carolina Public Health
- North Carolina Vital Records
- Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities
- Prevent Blindness America
- Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina
- Rowan County United Way
- Smart Start Rowan
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources
Tobacco and Vaping Resources
Whether you're looking to quit vaping and/or tobacco use or you're wanting to learn more about the health risks of vaping, you're not alone. Rowan County Public Health is here to support you with trusted information and tools to help you or your loved ones live a healthier, smoke-free life. Explore the resources below for free quitting programs, facts about nicotine addiction, youth prevention efforts, and local support services.
Educational Links
- Smoking and Tobacco Use - CDC
- E-Cigarette Use Among Youth - CDC
- Vape-Free Schools Initiative - American Lung Association
Rowan County Resource Guide (Food Access/Senior Programming/Assistance Programs/Housing/Transportation)
The Rowan County Resource Guide (PDF), compiled by Rowan County Public Health, provides a comprehensive overview of essential services available to residents of Rowan County, North Carolina. This document highlights a wide range of local organizations and programs offering support in areas such as food access (pantries, farmers markets, meal delivery), housing (emergency shelters, affordable homeownership, public housing, and voucher programs), transportation (public transit, senior rides, Medicaid transportation), and financial assistance (SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, and special assistance programs).
Each listing includes contact information, eligibility requirements, hours of operation, and a brief description of services, making it a practical tool for individuals and families seeking help with basic needs. The guide is especially useful for those facing food insecurity, housing instability, or transportation challenges, and it emphasizes inclusivity by detailing programs for seniors, low-income residents, and those with special circumstances.
en español
También disponible en español a Guía de recursos del condado de Rowan (Recursos de acceso para alimentos en el condado de Rowan/ Programas específicos para personas mayores/ Programas de Asistencia/ Recursos de acceso para alimentos en el condado de Rowan).
North Carolina 211 Service
Call 211 or 888-892-1162 twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year to link to vital services in your community. This service is free and multilingual.