Community Events

CUYFD hosts free community events throughout the year on Detroit's Westside. At each one, residents get information on substance misuse and mental health and meet the local organizations that can help. Most events take place at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, CUYFD's partner in programming.

For upcoming dates, visit our Events page.

Community town halls

CUYFD holds a community town hall every quarter. Each town hall focuses on an issue facing young people and families, such as underage drinking, marijuana, opioids, tobacco and vaping, or mental health. Local experts, public officials, and young people speak on panels, and residents ask questions. Many town halls also include free Narcan training, resource tables from community organizations, food, and activities for children.

Recent town halls

  • December 2025: Mental health and substance misuse during the holidays, with keynote speaker Dr. Eddie Connor and panelists Dr. Porsha Lockett and Trent Sanford of DWIHN. The town hall was held with the Toys Making I.M.P.A.C.T.S. Community Christmas Party.

  • September 2025: Hope Over Harm, a town hall on opioid prevention at the Northwest Activities Center, with Valencia Lyle, Director of Behavioral Health Initiatives for the City of Detroit, and free Narcan training.

  • December 2024: Underage drinking, with keynote speaker Andrew Griffin. CUYFD distributed its Youth Alcohol Use Prevention Guide to families.

  • May 2024: Tobacco and vaping, hosted by Ken Coleman, with U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Wayne County Commissioner Monique Baker McCormick.

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Unused or expired medications at home can lead to accidental poisoning and prescription drug misuse. CUYFD hosts a collection site for DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, where residents can drop off unused or expired medications for safe disposal. Drop-off is free and anonymous.

CUYFD hosts a collection site at the Hartford Memorial Baptist Church Wellness Center, 14000 W. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48235, on DEA Take Back Day each April and October, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Between Take Back Days, residents can pick up free medication disposal bags at Detroit Health Department Harm Reduction Wellness Stations.

Men's Substance Misuse Prevention, Mental Health and Wellness Summit

Each February, CUYFD and Hartford Memorial Baptist Church host a summit for men on substance misuse prevention, mental health, and physical health. Men receive free health services and training in one place, along with breakfast and lunch.

What the summit offers

  • Health screenings, liver scans, dental cleanings, and prostate cancer screenings

  • Free haircuts, massage therapy, acupuncture, and yoga

  • Narcan training, QPR suicide prevention training, and Mental Health First Aid

  • Resource and vendor tables from community organizations

The 2026 summit welcomed 75 men. Detroit Fire Chief James Harris gave the keynote, and Dr. Greg Naman was a special guest.

See our Events page for the date of the next summit.

Youth Summit

On the same day as the Men's Summit, CUYFD and Hartford Memorial Baptist Church host a summit for young people. CUYFD's Youth Advisory Council helps plan and lead it.

The 2026 summit included

  • A hot breakfast

  • Youth speaker Malonie Bowman

  • A youth-led icebreaker

Past youth summits have featured anti-vaping presentations by Youth Advisory Council members and a social media wellness presentation by Brasia Berryhill, founder of Slow Your Scroll.

Host a table or sponsor an event

Organizations can sponsor an event, host a resource table, or provide services at a summit. Call (313) 340-3101 or email cuyfddetroit@gmail.com.

Free language assistance available upon request.