Metro Drug Coalition-Substance Abuse Prevention Organziation

Description:

MDC is a nonprofit organization striving to create a healthy and safe community, free of substance misuse. Its goal is to increase access to evidence-based prevention education, harm-reduction programs, and recovery support services for anyone desiring to maintain or seek a life free from substance misuse. Through community collaborative efforts, families can be strengthened to protect future generations from the devastating consequences of addiction.

MDC is impacting our community through:
MDC Grass Roots Committee
Prescription Drug Task Force
Active Parenting Training Program
Lifeline Project to increase availability of recovery support groups
Drug-Free Workplace Training Program
Knox County Schools student/teacher substance abuse prevention education
Engaging youth through alcohol/drug-free activities and initiatives
Juvenile Court Youth Victims Impact Panel Collaboration
Born Drug-Free Tennessee Campaign
Hands of Hope
SBIRT (Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment) Training for medical providers
Variety of other substance abuse prevention initiatives

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Program Fees:

No Fee

Languages:

English, however, interpreter available if needed.

Eligibility:

Everyone is eligible

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

September 30, 2021

Wishlist:

Donations for our Youth Coalition
Donations for our Hands of Hope Program

Please contact 865-588-5550 if you have specific questions around wishlist.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Clerical Help
Pharmacy Visits etc

Year Incorporated:

1986

Address Listings

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)