Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who many be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care.

The deadline to register is May 2, 2025.

To register, visit https://metrodrug.org/adult-mhfa/.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who many be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care.

Join us for a free concert put on by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. This concert is open to the public.

Parking is limited at this location. Additional parking is available at St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 544 N Broadway.

This meeting does not have a virtual option because the agenda largely consists of networking and other in-person activities.

When: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please RSVP by May 23rd.

The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December).

Where: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Parking is available less than a block away at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway St., Knoxville, TN 37917.

To receive updates or changes regarding Community Coalition meetings, please subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here and keep up with us on Facebook.

Cost: Free – RSVP below.

What is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together, we can create positive, lasting changes in Knoxville.

Questions? Please email our Director of Primary Prevention Services, Karen Pershing, at kpershing@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.

PARKING FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS HELD AT THE GATEWAY IS LESS THAN A BLOCK AWAY AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (544 N BROADWAY).

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who many be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care.

The deadline to register is May 22, 2025.

To register, visit https://metrodrug.org/adult-mhfa/.

This meeting does not have a virtual option because the agenda largely consists of networking and other in-person activities.

When: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please RSVP by June 20th.

The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December).

Where: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Parking is available less than a block away at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway St., Knoxville, TN 37917.

To receive updates or changes regarding Community Coalition meetings, please subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here and keep up with us on Facebook.

Cost: Free – RSVP below.

What is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together, we can create positive, lasting changes in Knoxville.

Questions? Please email our Director of Primary Prevention Services, Karen Pershing, at kpershing@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.

PARKING FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS HELD AT THE GATEWAY IS LESS THAN A BLOCK AWAY AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (544 N BROADWAY).

Elevate your Peer Recovery Specialist skills with this interactive training designed to empower you to lead impactful group sessions. Learn to facilitate inclusive discussions, create supportive spaces, and navigate group dynamics with confidence through hands-on activities and role play. Whether you’re new to group facilitation or refining your skills, this workshop equips you to foster connection and growth in recovery.

Click here to register.

This meeting does not have a virtual option because the agenda largely consists of networking and other in-person activities.

When: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please RSVP by July 18th.

The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December).

Where: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Parking is available less than a block away at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway St., Knoxville, TN 37917.

To receive updates or changes regarding Community Coalition meetings, please subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here and keep up with us on Facebook.

Cost: Free – RSVP below.

What is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together, we can create positive, lasting changes in Knoxville.

Questions? Please email our Director of Primary Prevention Services, Karen Pershing, at kpershing@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.

PARKING FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS HELD AT THE GATEWAY IS LESS THAN A BLOCK AWAY AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (544 N BROADWAY).

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.

Seats are limited! Reserve your spot by July 28th.

Click here to register.

This meeting does not have a virtual option because the agenda largely consists of networking and other in-person activities.

When: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please RSVP by August 22nd.

The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December).

Where: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Parking is available less than a block away at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway St., Knoxville, TN 37917.

To receive updates or changes regarding Community Coalition meetings, please subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here and keep up with us on Facebook.

Cost: Free – RSVP below.

What is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together, we can create positive, lasting changes in Knoxville.

Questions? Please email our Director of Primary Prevention Services, Karen Pershing, at kpershing@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.

PARKING FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS HELD AT THE GATEWAY IS LESS THAN A BLOCK AWAY AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (544 N BROADWAY).

This meeting does not have a virtual option because the agenda largely consists of networking and other in-person activities.

When: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please RSVP by September 19th.

The Community Coalition meets at 11:30am on the fourth Tuesday every month (except for January and December).

Where: The Gateway – 530 W. Fifth Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Parking is available less than a block away at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway St., Knoxville, TN 37917.

To receive updates or changes regarding Community Coalition meetings, please subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here and keep up with us on Facebook.

Cost: Free – RSVP below.

What is the Community Coalition? The Community Coalition consists of ANY individual in or around Knoxville that wants to help create a healthy and safe community free of substance misuse. Participation can increase knowledge of substance misuse and the tough issues our community is facing today. Each year, members of the Coalition create goals and projects focused on community education and reducing substance misuse in Knoxville. Anyone interested in making a positive impact in the community through prevention activities is encouraged to attend. A few hours of your time each month can make a big difference! By working together, we can create positive, lasting changes in Knoxville.

Questions? Please email our Director of Primary Prevention Services, Karen Pershing, at kpershing@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.

PARKING FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS HELD AT THE GATEWAY IS LESS THAN A BLOCK AWAY AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (544 N BROADWAY).