Our Vision

A healthy and safe community, free of substance misuse.

Our Mission

Improve the health of the greater Knoxville community by reducing the use of alcohol and drugs through policy, systems and environment change.

 How we are making a difference

The Gateway

MDC is proud to announce our newest venture and capital campaign for The Gateway! The Gateway is the key to unlocking our community's endless possibilities for recovery resources. Click here to learn more and find out how you can partner with us!

SBIRT Training

This training will equip providers, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents and office managers to: understand the disease process of addiction, recognize the risk factors and causes of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, understand the process of SBIRT (an evidence-based screening tool) to assess risk for substance abuse in patients, and learn ways to implement and administer brief interventions.

Get Treatment Today

Addiction Problem? Call the Tennessee Redline today for free confidential information and referrals. 1-800-889-9789

East TN Opioid Conference

Registration for the Third Annual East TN Opioid Conference is now open! Act Fast! Get your spot today.

Featured Content

Now Hiring: Lifeline Regional Director

Metro Drug Coalition Lifeline Regional Director About Metro Drug Coalition is the only non-profit agency in Knoxville that offers community-directed, family-driven and youth-focused strategies to prevent substance abuse. MDC works to mobilize the entire community against the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. The Lifeline Project was established to reduce stigma related to the disease…

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Third Annual East TN Opioid Conference

To register for this event, please click here.

7th Annual Community Champion Awards

Do you know someone who is making Knoxville a safer and healthier place to live? Nominate them for MDC’s 7th Annual Community Champion Awards! Nominate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCDQSGR The Community Champion Awards is a time for MDC to recognize community leaders who are making Knoxville a safer and healthier place to live! The event will be at The…

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2019 Mayors’ All4Knox Summit

Join us at the 2019 Mayors’ All4Knox Summit where we will connect numerous community sectors and design meaningful solutions to address substance misuse as one community. Following the guidance set forth by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a national substance misuse prevention agency, we will divide the community into sectors to design…

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