Creating Safer Homes. Strengthening Our Community.

Safe Home Initiative

In partnership with Men’s Second Chance Living, the Safe Homes Initiative brings our community together to take simple, meaningful steps toward safer homes. Actions like clearing unused medications and practicing safe storage can reduce risk, prevent harm, and support recovery across our community.

In Partnership With:

What is the Safe Homes Initiative?

The Safe Homes Initiative is a community-driven effort focused on reducing risk factors while strengthening protective ones. Through education, outreach, and accessible resources, we empower individuals and families to take simple, meaningful steps toward safer homes.

Prevention

Taking simple, proactive steps at home helps reduce risks before they become serious problems.

Safety

Creating a safe environment through proper storage and awareness protects individuals and families every day.

Recovery

Supporting recovery means providing resources, stability, and opportunities for individuals to rebuild their lives.

Community Connection

Strong communities are built through shared responsibility, support, and looking out for one another.

Lethal Means Safety

Limiting access to potentially harmful items during critical moments can save lives and reduce the risk of crisis.

The Medicine Cabinet Campaign

The Medicine Cabinet

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The Medicine Cabinet Campaign is the launch of the Safe Homes Initiative and encourages community members to take just five minutes to make a difference at home.

Unused and expired medications can increase the risk of accidental harm, misuse, and crises. A quick check of your cabinet is a simple step that protects your household and your community.

Take The 5-Minute Challenge

  1. Check
    Look through your medicine cabinet
  2. Remove
    Set aside unused or expired medications
  3. Take Action
    Dispose of them safely at a local drop-off location

Medicine Cabinet Display Locations:

Atkinsons Markets

Available in all 3 locations - Ketchum, Hailey and Bellevue

St. Luke's Hospital

100 Hospital Dr., Ketchum, ID 83340

Lukes Family Pharmacy

101 S Main St, Hailey, ID 83333

Valley Apothecary

201 N. Washington Ave Ketchum, Idaho

Building Material Thrift

213 N Main St, Bellevue, ID 83313

Gravity Fitness

1970 Woodside Blvd, Hailey, ID 83333

Create Space For Safety

  • Lock medications.
  • Store firearms locked & unloaded
  • Store ammunition separately

Drug Take Back Day

Join us for safe, convenient, and anonymous medication disposal.

Stop by our booth at Earth Fest for free, convenient and anonymous disposal of your RX medications.

Earth Fest | Town Center West, Hailey
April 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Local Safe Drop-Off Locations

Our drop-off locations are safe, secure, and designed for your convenience. All medication disposals are completely anonymous, with no questions asked. These sites are managed to ensure proper handling and disposal, helping protect both individuals and the environment.

Help us protect our community and build on last year’s impact.

Why This Matters

Unused medications in the home can:

  • Lead to accidental poisoning
  • Increase risk during moments of crisis
  • Contribute to misuse and addiction

 

Every step we take at home creates a ripple effect across our community.

Our Impact

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Our Partner s

Men’s Second Chance Living and Crisis Hotline Idaho have partnered to lead the Safe Homes Initiative, combining recovery, prevention, and crisis support to create safer homes and stronger communities.

Hope starts at home. Prevention starts with us.

Take the next steps

  • Start the 5-Minute Cabinet Check
  • Find Safe Drop-Off Locations
  • Learn Safe Storage Practices
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