Hidden in Plain Sight Experience

An Interactive Opioid Awareness Experience

The Hidden in Plain Sight trailer is an interactive, educational experience that helps adults recognize signs of opioid and substance misuse that may be hiding in everyday surroundings. By learning what to look for, parents, caregivers, educators, and other community members can become more aware of potential warning signs and feel better prepared to start important conversations.

What is the Hidden in Plain Sight Camper?

The Hidden in Plain Sight camper is a mobile educational exhibit designed to look like a typical teen or young adult living space. Inside, visitors participate in a guided experience that reveals how drug use and opioid misuse can be concealed in everyday items.

The exhibit helps adults learn to identify subtle warning signs, behaviors, and household items that may indicate substance use.

Key Points

  • Realistic room setup inside a camper/trailer
  • Common household items with hidden meanings
  • Guided learning experience
  • Designed for adults ages 21+
  • Focused on education and prevention

Interactive Learning Experience

Participants enter the camper in small groups and are given a few minutes to look around the space and identify anything unusual or concerning. Afterward, a trained facilitator walks participants through the exhibit and explains:

  • Hidden drug paraphernalia
  • Items used to conceal substances
  • Signs of opioid misuse
  • Behavioral and environmental warning signs
  • How substance use can be hidden in plain sight

Experience Length

Typically 10-15 minutes per group

What Participants Gain

  • Greater awareness of warning signs
  • Tools for starting conversations
  • Knowledge to support prevention and early intervention

Who Should Participate

The Hidden in Plain Sight camper is designed for adult audiences who want to better understand substance misuse and opioid risks.

Recommended for:

  • Parents and caregivers
  • Community members
  • School educators and staff
  • Healthcare workers
  • Youth program leaders
  • Law enforcement
  • Faith leaders
  • Workplace wellness groups
  • Community coalitions

This program is intended for adults (21+) due to the sensitive and educational content.

The Hidden in Plain Sight experience aims to:

Increase Awareness

Help adults recognize signs of opioid and substance misuse that often go unnoticed.

Encourage Early Intervention

Provide knowledge that helps individuals respond before problems escalate.

Support Community Prevention

Equip community members with tools to reduce stigma and increase understanding.

Start Important Conversations

Encourage open, informed dialogue about substance misuse and prevention.

What Participants Are Saying

“I thought I would easily spot the warning signs, but I missed most of them. This experience really opened my eyes.”

“It was shocking how many items looked completely normal but actually had a hidden meaning.”

“Every parent and educator should see this. It’s something you don’t realize until someone shows you.”

“I left feeling more confident about what to look for and how to talk about it.”

Bring the Hidden in Plain Sight Experience to your community.

Together we can increase awareness, strengthen prevention efforts, and support healthier communities.

How to Request the Camper

Organizations and communities can request the Hidden in Plain Sight camper for educational events.

The camper can be scheduled for:

  • Community events
  • Health fairs
  • School staff training
  • Parent education nights
  • Organizational meetings
  • Professional development
  • Community coalition events

To request the camper include:

  • Organization name
  • Contact person
  • Event date (or flexible dates)
  • Location

Contact Information

Neeka Jacobsen, IADC 
Intake Coordinator and Counselor
neeka.jacobsen@mrhcia.com
(712) 655-8280