Metro Drug Coalition

Giving Tuesday is approaching, and we want to hear from YOU! Why are you supporting MDC’s mission this year? Whether it’s the community we’re building, the lives we’re impacting, or the future we’re shaping, your reason matters and can inspire others to give, too. Share why you support MDC by commenting below, or make a post with your story! Tag a friend who shares your passion for making a difference and encourage them to join in. Together, we can make this our most impactful Giving Tuesday yet!

Unlock the secrets to effective peer relationships with CPRS Ethics Trainings! Dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of working with peers through fun, interactive sessions. Learn how to build empowering relationships (the good), navigate rule enforcement (the bad), and handle the tough moments of loss (the ugly). Packed with engaging activities, this training will leave you with practical skills and a deeper understanding of peer dynamics. Don't miss out—sign up today for an unforgettable learning experience! Register at metrodrug.org/cprstraining.

?? Holiday Commemorative Brick Sale ?? This holiday season, give a gift that lasts a lifetime—a commemorative brick on The Gateway’s patio, welcoming individuals into the heart of our recovery community. Perfect for honoring a loved one in recovery or remembering someone lost, these bricks are a testament to resilience, hope, and healing. Each purchase includes a certificate of appreciation, celebrating your gift's impact on the recovery community. Even better? Bricks are 20% off Black Friday through Giving Tuesday! Don’t miss this chance to give a meaningful, lasting gift. Purchase a brick at https://lnkd.in/eT3duUDA.

We'd like to shout a huge THANK YOU to the third-year students at the UTK College of Architecture & Design for tackling a redesign of The Gateway as their semester project. These students offered incredible insights on how to maximize the space for our growing needs while keeping our community top priority. Their thoughtful designs showed care and consideration for the recovery process and the importance of a strong community. The future is bright! ??

?? Mark your calendar! ?? Join us on Tuesday, November 26th for a town hall on raising resilient youth. We've assembled a panel of experts to discuss topics like mental health, prevention, and having difficult conversations with kids. Best of all? You'll leave a with a toolkit of resources! Let us know you're coming at https://lnkd.in/ew6kMJKR.

If you're looking to quit smoking, you don't have to do it alone! Join Americans across the nation as they start the journey to a smoke-free life today on the Great American Smokeout. You've got this! Check out the American Cancer Society for quitting tips and resources: https://lnkd.in/gUusxtVw.

?? Are you ready to get into the holiday spirit? ?? Join us at The Gateway for a holiday concert by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Music & Wellness Quartet! The concert is free and open to the public.

Giving Tuesday is just two weeks away! Have you made plans for your donation yet? Consider supporting East Tennessee's recovery community by donating to Knoxville's first recovery community center, The Gateway. Since opening in September of 2022, The Gateway has been changing lives in our community by providing over 76,000 services! Can't wait for Giving Tuesday? Donate now at metrodrug.org/donate.

Take a look at this list of amazing people who are doing important work for our community. Congratulations to all of our 11th Annual Community Champion Award nominees! We will be celebrating the work of our Community Champions on December 12th at The Foundry. To celebrate with us, RSVP by November 30th at https://lnkd.in/euSkJV-k.

Metro Drug Coalition is offering the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy again! This?is an intensive training academy focusing on providing individuals with the skills needed to guide, mentor and support anyone who would like to enter into or sustain long-term recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. This training has been approved for 30 Continuing education hours approved for TN CPRS or 30 CEUs for professionals from the Connecticut?Certification Board. Sits are limited and registration closes December 9th. Register now at https://lnkd.in/gdy8kBAm.