UNITE Pike

About Us

UNITE Pike is a coalition of individuals, institutions, agencies and businesses that have consolidated their efforts to combat the epidemic of substance abuse in Pike County Kentucky. We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit coalition that was established in 2003 to coordinate, enhance and increase substance abuse prevention activities in the areas of education, treatment and enforcement.

In Pike County, most of us know someone affected by substance abuse and one in three of us will face the problem personally in our lives. UNITE Pike is your community Anti-drug coalition and our goal is to change the culture of substance abuse in Pike County. Substance abuse is increasing at alarming rates within our county. In addition to alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, inhalants and prescription drug abuse, we now face the challenges of methamphetamine crossing into our county.

Pike County is located in the Appalachian HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) and we are one of five states in the U.S. identified as the “Marijuana Belt”, by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration.) Eastern Kentucky leads the nation in the number of grams of narcotic pain medication on a per capita basis. These statistics have resulted in substance abuse being of epidemic proportions in our county.

Many of our youth and residents need attention now and the penal system is not always the answer. UNITE Pike is there to help those affected by substance abuse while reclaiming our communities.

Our office is located in Northpoint Academy (formerly Mullins School) at 5279 North Mayo Trail, Pikeville, KY 41501.  Office hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday thru Friday and there is someone to answer questions and aid you in obtaining the help or information you need for your situation. Please call (606)432-4533 or contact us via the Website. Our Website contains a clearinghouse of support groups, treatment facilities and a calendar of events to provide assistance and education regarding available help in our area.

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