PEAK Mentors: Youth Mentorship for Carter County and Surrounding Areas

07/10/2024

We had an amazing day with Elizabethton River Riders. They put on an amazing Pitch Hit and Run for our P.E.A.K Mentor program. We look forward to doing it again on 7/15/24. We at Carter County Drug Prevention Coalition thank you for your support of our PEAK Mentor program.

07/08/2024

I am looking forward to seeing everyone here. Can’t wait to have some fun!!!!

04/16/2024

We are happy to say we had a blast at the Carter County Drug Prevention Coalition kickball tournament. We had lots of people show up. There were lots of new candidates for the PEAK Mentors: Youth Mentorship for Carter County and Surrounding Areas wanting to make an impact on someone's life. If you are interested in becoming a part of this wonderful program please reach out to me at [email protected]. We look forward to doing lots more fun stuff in the community.

05/11/2023

05/05/2023

Break the stigma of substance misuse

05/05/2023

May Newsletter

Vision: Carter County Collaborative is a comprehensive collaboration among organizations, people, and businesses for the purpose of making Carter County the healthiest in Tennessee.

03/31/2023

Research has shown that when households experience a high housing cost-burden, they are less likely to have enough resources to cover food, clothing, medical expenses and other needs. Learn more at tn.gov/tccy/stateofthechild

03/31/2023

Students ranking below proficient still show reading ability and comprehension but are not as adept at using knowledge gained from reading in other contexts. To increase literacy in TN, we must invest in education. Learn more at tn.gov/tccy/stateofthechild

03/24/2023

Despite improvements, Tennessee still falls below the national average in many indicators of infant and maternal health. Providing necessary resources to infants and caregivers improves the chances positive childhood experiences. Learn more at tn.gov/tccy/stateofthechild

03/17/2023

Tennessee saw a particularly significant decrease in the percent of children under
five living in poverty. This is encouraging due to the historical tendency for this
group to experience the highest rates of poverty. Further, the rapid amount of brain
development occurring in the first five years that can be negatively impacted by
experiencing poverty. Learn more at tn.gov/tccy/stateofthechild

03/15/2023

Mentoring can make a positive impact on both you and the mentee. Consider mentoring today by emailing [email protected]

03/10/2023

Child care across the nation is extremely expensive and Tennessee is no exception. Child care subsidies provide financial assistance, through federal and state funds, to help with the costs associated with child care while a caregiver is working or enrolled in education or training programs. Learn more at tn.gov/tccy/stateofthechild