H.O.P.E. Drug Court Graduate Phase Participant Leads Community Drive To Support Adapt’s Deer Creek Adolescent Treatment Center (Photo) - 02/12/26
H.O.P.E. Drug Court Graduate Phase Participant Leads Community Drive to Support Adapt’s Deer Creek Adolescent Treatment Center
Roseburg, OR – February 12, 2026. A graduate-phase participant of the H.O.P.E. Drug Court program is leading a community donation drive to benefit youth served at Adapt’s Deer Creek Adolescent Treatment Center. The effort aims to collect specific art supplies and weighted blankets that support therapeutic programming and daily living needs for adolescents receiving treatment.
Requested donation items include:
- adult coloring books (no mandalas or sexual or gang-related content)
- gel pens or fine tip markers (no Sharpies)
- yarn
- embroidery thread
- large plastic beads for bracelets
- small diamond art kits
- acrylic paint
- paper-sized flat canvases
- clay
- small packs of Play-Doh
- twin-sized weighted blankets for youth staying at the facility.
The collection drive will continue through Friday, March 6.
Community members can also support the drive by participating in a fundraising event at Abby’s Pizza, 1661 NE Stephens Street, on Tuesday, February 17, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. During that time, 20 percent of meal proceeds will be donated to the Deer Creek Adolescent Treatment Center. A donation box will be available inside Abby’s during the event for those who want to drop off art items while enjoying some pizza.
“I chose Deer Creek Adolescent Treatment Center for my community project because their mission is deeply personal to me,” stated Carmaleeta Hawkins, H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant. “I spent time in inpatient facilities as a child, and I remember how overwhelming and lonely that experience could feel. Providing these kids with weighted blankets and art supplies is my way of giving them comfort, creativity, and a sense of security during a difficult time. If my story and my project can help even one child feel seen, supported and a little less alone, then it’s all worth it.”
Adapt’s Deer Creek Adolescent Treatment Center provides comprehensive services for youth, including group and individual counseling, family conferencing, health education, physical therapy, exercise, and recreation. Through these services, clients build communication skills, confidence, and self-esteem while developing tools to prevent relapse as they prepare to return to their families and communities. The program plays a critical role in supporting youth during a vulnerable time in their lives and remains committed to their long-term growth and success.
The H.O.P.E. Drug Court program in Douglas County is an essential resource that offers structured treatment, accountability, and support for individuals working to overcome substance use disorders. By combining judicial oversight with evidence-based treatment and community partnerships, Drug Court helps participants rebuild their lives, reduce recidivism, and strengthen families. Efforts such as this donation drive highlight the program’s emphasis on service, recovery, and giving back to the community. Carmaleeta stated, “H.O.P.E. Drug Court didn’t just change my life, it helped me find myself again. I came in scared and unsure, but I was met with compassion, structure, and people who truly believed in me. Today I’m standing here with stability, pride, and hope for my future, and I’m grateful for everyone who walked with me through this journey.”
The next H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduation ceremony will be held on March 31, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Cascade Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Graduations celebrate the hard work and achievements of participants who have successfully completed the program and demonstrate the positive impact Drug Court has on individuals and the broader community.
Community members interested in contributing to the donation drive or learning more about the programs are encouraged to participate in the upcoming events and support local youth in need.
