Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Rural East Tennessee
By Fostering Healthy, Safe, and Secure Communities
LEARN MORENew Opportunities!
East Tennessee Rural Health Consortium Meeting
Virtual
October 18th, 1-3pm EST
Our next East Tennessee Rural Health Consortium Meeting will focus on reducing stigma related to SUD, OUD, and mental health challenges. This meeting will take place virtually on October 18th from 1-3pm EST.
Faith Leaders Wanted!
University of Tennessee, Knoxville publication features ETRHC and COURAGE
August 28th, 2024
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Research, Innovation & Economic Development’s publication highlighted ETRHC and COURAGE’s community projects addressing opioid use disorder in rural communities. Our very own Jennifer Tourville, Tyler Melton, and Laurie Meschke are featured in this publication. We would like to thank all of our community partners because your support makes this possible.
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 about adolescent substance use and recovery, please access the link to the meeting recording here
Current Newsletter Published!
Our Summer 2024 newsletter on adolescent substance use and recovery has been published! Click here to read.
Digital Stories
of Opioid Use Disorder
Mallie’s Story
Ron’s Story
April’s Story
Upcoming Events
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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…