Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Rural East Tennessee
By Fostering Healthy, Safe, and Secure Communities
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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 learn more strategies to combat SUD stigma in rural communities, please access the link to the meeting recording here. Our speakers shared resources such as RCORP-TA Addressing Stigma Slides, UVM CORA’s strategies, and other links to more resources.
Current Newsletter Published!
Our Winter 2024 newsletter on Medication for OUD (MOUD) in Rural Communities has been published! Click here to read.
Faith Leaders Wanted!
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
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Learn about social norms: www.hidta.org/adapt/prevention-intervention-resource-center
October is Health Literacy Month – a time when health organizations, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, government agencies, and other groups work together to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy. Together, we can build a world with greater health equity where all people can attain positive health outcomes. Visit healthliteracymonth.org today to learn how you can turn awareness into action!
To register for this meeting scan the QR code or visit: tiny.utk.edu/etrhc1018
We hope to see you there this Friday!
