Taney County ADAPT

Building Brighter Futures Together

ADAPT is a coalition of community partners dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our local communities through research, education, and action. We work to prevent substance misuse in Taney and Stone counties using evidence-based strategies guided by local data.

Through annual Adult and Youth Community Surveys, community members young and old share their experiences and insights, which shape our campaigns, inform priorities, and tell the story of our progress—so our work is driven by evidence, not assumptions.

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Substance Use and Mental Health in Taney and Stone County

25% of students in the 2022 Missouri Student Survey (MSS) reported their peers believed someone their age would be “cool” if they used e-cigarettes, alcohol, or marijuana
18% of Taney and Stone County adults report engaging in binge drinking within the past 30 days
17% of adults aged 18 years and older in Taney County did not have good mental health for 14 days or more
15% of adults aged 18 years and older in Stone County did not have good mental health for 14 days or more
34% of students in the 2022 Missouri Student Survey for Taney County reported “often” or “always” feeling very sad in the past month
32% of students in the 2022 Missouri Student Survey for Stone County reported “often” or “always” feeling very sad in the past month
The two most common substances were alcohol and meth among Taney and Stone County residents admitted to Missouri Division of Behavioral Health Substance use disorder treatment programs in 2021
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Upcoming Events

August 2026

ADAPT 4th Quarter Coalition Meeting

August 14, 2026

10:00 am - 11:30 am

4th Qtr Meeting Stone County Health Department

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October 2026

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 24, 2026

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

DEA Drug Take Back events take place every April and October. Help get unwanted medications disposed of properly so they don't end up in our [...]