Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Rural East Tennessee
By Fostering Healthy, Safe, and Secure Communities
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Faith Leaders Wanted!
New Opportunities!
East Tennessee Rural Health Consortium Meeting
Virtual
July 19th, 1-3pm EST
This quarter, our East Tennessee Rural Health Consortium Meeting focuses on substance use disorder treatment for youth. It will take place virtually on July 19th from 1-3pm EST. Register Here
Watch Consortium Meeting Recording!
A big thank you to all who attended and participated in our most recent consortium meeting!
If you were unable to attend but want to be in the know about the status of opioid
abatement dollars in some of our surrounding counties, please access the link to the meeting recording here
Current Newsletter Published!
Our Spring 2024 newsletter on mentoring in telehealth and social media has been published! Click here to read.
Digital Stories
of Opioid Use Disorder
Mallie’s Story
Ron’s Story
April’s Story
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OPPORTUNITIES
Faith Leaders Wanted!
COURAGE is currently looking for faith leaders in Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Granger, Jefferson, Scott or Union Counties interested in learning about the impact of substance use disorder (SUD) in their community to help better support those impacted.
By becoming a part of COURAGE Faith Leaders Overcoming Opioids in the Community (FLOC), they can support and nurture those affected by SUD and learn ways to incorporate recovery support in their faith communities.
This is a 4-month program that includes a $500 stipend upon completion. To get involved, contact Marta Cogburn (First United Methodist Church, Newport) at martacogburn@gmail.com or Kyle Prichard (The Hill Church, Claiborne) at pastorkyle@thehillcc.net.
OTHER NEEDS
There are no other needs at this time…