COURAGE: Combating Opioid Use in Rural Appalachia with Grace and Evidence

COURAGE

Combating Opioid Use in Rural Appalachia with Grace and Evidence (COURAGE; 2022-2025) addresses two overarching goals: (1) prevent opioid use disorder (OUD) with an emphasis on youth and the adults who care for them and (2) enhance OUD treatment and recovery by promoting integrated, interdisciplinary care. This project is partnering with 5 ETRHC members, including the University of Tennessee, Union County ICARE, Live Free Claiborne, The Hill Claiborne, and United Methodist Church of Newport, TN. Jarrod Vick, a pharmacist in Campbell County, is an individual member of the ETRHC who will also serve as key personnel.

2023-2024 COURAGE Team

NameOrganizationEmail
Mindy GrimmUnion County ICAREunioncountyicare@gmail.com
Tyler MeltonUT Medical Centertmelto11@uthsc.edu
Laurie L. MeschkePublic Health, UT Knoxvillellmeschke@utk.edu
Jennifer TourvilleSMART Initiative, UT Knoxvillejtourvil@utk.edu
Pastor Kyle PrichardThe Hill Claiborne Countypastorkyle@thehillclaiborne.com
Jarrod VickCocke County Pharmacistjarrod@broadwayandmainrx.com
Pastor Marta CogburnUnited Methodist Church of Newportmartacogburn@gmail.com
Pastor Joe HoffmanLive Free Claibornepastorjoehoffman@gmail.com

COURAGE News

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    Join Hands with COURAGE: A Warm Invite to Faith Leaders for a Noble Cause Hey there, wonderful community members! Today, we are reaching out with a heart full of hope and hands extended for support in our mission called COURAGE. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a challenge that has touched many lives in our peaceful…