COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is kicking off their 2025 Lock It Up campaign.
The Lock It Up campaign has partnered with local community agencies to distribute safe storage locking bag to all three counties. Residents can request a
safe storage locking bag by visiting any Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency office, or the following agencies, while supplies last.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) offices in all three counties.
In Branch County, the Branch County Sheriff’s Office, Pines Behavioral Health, Branch ISD office on Lincoln Street, Tree House Provisioning Center and Tree House Provisioning Center MMMP Clinic – Coldwater, and Green Tree Relief – Coldwater.
In St Joseph County, Pivotal – All locations, St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, St. Joseph County ISD Office and Daly Dope-Three Rivers.
Hillsdale County locations include the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office, Life Ways Hillsdale County ISD, Green Tree Relief – Reading, and The Nest Provisioning Center – Camden.
Health Officer Rebecca Burns says, ” they have again received grant funding from the Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant to support the Lock It Up campaign. These dollars are provided based on medical marihuana cards issued in each county,”.
In 2024, the Michigan Poison Control Center received reports of 387 children aged five and under exposed to THC. There are likely more cases of exposure that have not been reported.
State regulations require the marijuana industry to use child-resistant packaging and prohibit the sale of edibles that look like candy, but there are unregulated, unlicensed products available that are packaged like popular candies. Parents are encouraged to be aware and watchful for product packaging that could entice a child to ingest edibles or gummies containing THC.
If you or someone you know would be interested in getting a safe storage device from the Branch Hillsdale St. Joseph Community Health Agency go to www.BHSJ.org/lockitup for the complete list of locations and addresses.
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