Monroe County Prevention & Wellness Coalition

09/10/2026

Check this out! ⬇️⬇️ This will be such a benefit for Monroe County!!

🚗 Monroe Rides Needs Volunteer Drivers!

Have a little time to spare and a heart for helping your neighbors? 💙

For many people in Monroe County, getting to an essential appointment isn’t as simple as hopping in the car. A lack of reliable transportation can mean missed medical appointments, delayed care, and unmet needs.

Monroe Rides is working to change that — one ride at a time.

We’re currently recruiting Volunteer Drivers who are willing to provide at least ONE ride per month to help local neighbors get where they need to go. You choose rides that work with your schedule, and mileage compensation is available while grant funds allow.

🚙 Just one ride.
⏰ A little of your time.
💙 A BIG difference for someone in our community.

Drivers must be 25+, have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and auto insurance, and complete required background checks and training.

Ready to ride with us? Learn more or sign up at monroehealth.org or call 423-333-2246.

Please SHARE this post! The perfect volunteer driver may be someone in your circle who simply hasn’t been asked yet. 💙

Monroe Rides — Rides • Care • Community

09/08/2026

💙 988 Day is a reminder that help is always within reach.
Today, we’re raising awareness about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and the importance of making mental health support easy to find, easy to access, and free from stigma.
You never know who might need to hear this today: you are not a burden, you are not alone, and it’s okay to ask for help.
📱 Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7.
Save the number. Share the number. Be the reason someone knows where to turn.

09/08/2026

🎧 MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLERS: THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! 🪩

Ready to take over the floor? We’re throwing a Silent Disco in Madisonville on Saturday, September 26th! Grab a pair of wireless headsets, pick your music channel, and vibe out with your friends.

We’re running two completely separate sessions so you can hang out with your age group:

🎟️ Middle School Session
👉 Claim your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996639339011?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎟️ High School Session
👉 Claim your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996642321933?aff=oddtdtcreator

⚠️ HEADS UP: Tickets are 100% FREE, but we only have 45 headsets per session. Once those 45 spots are gone, registration closes!

Our disco may be silent, but our voices aren’t! Don't wait—lock in your spot now! 🔥

09/07/2026

🌟 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: BLAINA BEST 🌟

High schoolers, get ready for an inspiring evening! We are honored to announce that Monroe County’s own Blaina Best will be joining us as the guest speaker for the High School Silent Disco on Saturday, September 26!

Raised right here in Monroe County, Blaina serves as the Director of Tourism for Monroe County. She is a passionate community leader, entrepreneur, award-winning children's author, and creative storyteller! Whether she is developing tourism initiatives, promoting local businesses, or illustrating published books, Blaina believes that every place and every person has a story worth telling.

She’ll be dropping some serious wisdom on perseverance, creativity, finding your unique voice, and navigating life’s big moments before we hand out headphones and light up the dance floor.

🎟️ Tickets are FREE, but capacity is capped at 45 spots! Claim yours today:
👉 High School Registration (Grades 9–12 / Ages 14–19): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996642321933?aff=oddtdtcreator

📍 Location: Studio 422, Madisonville

⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

09/04/2026

🎤 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: KAMARA JOHNSON 🎤

We are thrilled to welcome Monroe County’s very own Kamara Johnson as our featured guest speaker for the Middle School Silent Disco on Saturday, September 26!

Kamara is a high school student right here in our community who is proving that you are never too young to make a difference. Through her personal community service platform, Kamara Kares, her initiative Girl Talk & Goals, and her journey in pageantry, she uses her voice to encourage young girls, stand up for causes that matter, and turn words into action!

Kamara believes that making an impact doesn’t always require doing something huge—it starts with seeing a need and choosing to care. She’ll be sharing her message, "The Impact of Using My Voice," before we kick off the dance party!

🎟️ Tickets are FREE, but strictly limited to 45 students! Grab yours before they’re gone:
👉 Middle School Registration (Grades 6–8 / Ages 10–15): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996639339011?aff=oddtdtcreator

📍 Location: Studio 422, Madisonville

⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

09/03/2026

Our friends at the Monroe County Health Council are hiring for a part time position.

Part-Time Transportation Project Director (S.A.F.E.P.A.T.H. Project) Click HERE for more information about this opportunity.

08/31/2026

💜 25 Years of Awareness. And We Still Need It.

For 25 years, International Overdose Awareness Day has helped shine a light on the devastating impact of overdose, honor the lives lost, and remind communities that prevention and support matter. But after 25 years, the need for awareness is still here.
Today, we remember those we’ve lost, stand with those who are grieving, and continue working toward a future where fewer families have to experience the pain of overdose.
Awareness saves lives. Compassion saves lives. Prevention saves lives. And together, we can keep the conversation going. 💜

08/31/2026

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we stop to remember that every single number represents a human life.

Behind the statistics are real people: our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. They are our neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones. They matter, and their stories matter. 💜

While today is a day to honor those we’ve lost and wrap our arms around the families left behind, it is also a time to recognize the progress being made right here in Monroe County. Thanks to the collective work of local prevention, recovery efforts, and compassionate community members, preliminary data shows that overdose deaths in our county are continuing to decrease.

Prevention, support, and recovery resources are working, and lives are being saved.

Mitch Ingram Monroe County Mayor has officially proclaimed today, August 31, 2026, as International Overdose Awareness Day in Monroe County.

Let’s lead with compassion, reject stigma, and continue working together to support recovery for everyone in our community.

Connect Directly for Support:

Monroe County Lifeline Coordinator (James Raymond): Call or text 865-410-9527. Lifeliners help facilitate direct access to treatment, local recovery support groups (AA, NA, Celebrate Recovery), and wrap-around resources for individuals and families.

TN REDLINE: Call or text 1-800-889-9789 (24/7 free, confidential treatment referrals & info)

Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (Free 24/7 crisis support)

08/27/2026

Sometimes, the hardest step is reaching out. 💙
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline connects you with caring, confidential support—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You don’t have to have the right words. Just start the conversation.