The Prevention Alliance of Meigs County

10/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Watts Bar Fitness!

Sharing a few photos from the ribbon cutting and open house on Monday, September 28, in Kingston. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a local business and connect with our community!

Wishing the Watts Bar Fitness team much success as they help our neighbors build strength, improve wellness, and stay active. 💪

10/03/2026

💙 Strong families grow with support.

TN Voices is offering a virtual Nurturing Parenting training from October 19 through November 10, 2026. Sessions meet Mondays and Tuesdays from noon to 2:30 p.m. ET.

This eight-session program helps parents build skills and create a parenting plan that fits their family’s needs.

Register at https://tnvoices.org/make-a-referral/ or contact Brittany Goins at [email protected] for more information.

Please share this opportunity with parents and caregivers in your community!

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10/02/2026

📣 Parents and caregivers: TN Voices is offering a FREE, two-day virtual Parent 2 Parent Advocacy Training on October 13–14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

Learn more about advocating for your child and family, finding resources, coordinating support, and navigating IEPs and 504 plans. The training can also be a step toward becoming a Family Support Specialist.

For registration information, contact Jordan Buchanan at [email protected].
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Please share with a family who could benefit! 💙

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10/01/2026

October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Let’s focus on modeling healthy relationships, spreading awareness, and supporting each other. Together, we can harvest healthy communities free of violence.

10/01/2026

🥾💦 Find Your Adventure with Align9! 🌲
Recovery happens through connection, and that’s what Find Your Adventure is all about—building relationships, creating community, and finding connection through shared experiences. 💚
Join us as we partner with Living Waters for a hike at Piney Falls State Natural Area!
📅 October 10th
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Piney Falls State Natural Area
🥾 1.8-mile moderate trail
Come enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and discover a new adventure together! 🌿💧
👉 Register: https://forms.gle/3FURa6JBHXrw6A9
📧 Questions? Contact Jennifer Craig at [email protected]

09/30/2026

As Su***de Prevention Awareness Month comes to a close, our commitment to caring for one another must continue.

A simple conversation, a listening ear, or a reminder that someone matters can make a difference. Check on the people around you—not only when they appear to be struggling, but regularly.

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day.

You are seen. You are valued. You are not alone. 💜🩵

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09/30/2026

🤝💜 Building Communities of Care Through Connection 💜🤝

Su***de prevention starts with connection. When we create communities where people feel supported, valued, and cared for, we help build a stronger network of hope.

This Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, let’s remember that we all have a role to play. Check in with a friend, listen without judgment, reach out to someone who may be struggling, and help connect people with the support they need.

Small moments of connection can have a lasting impact. Together, we can build communities of care, strengthen our connections, and grow hope. 🌱💜

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09/29/2026

💜 Know the Warning Signs. Start the Conversation. 💜

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and knowing the warning signs can help us recognize when someone may be struggling and connect them with support.

Su***de risk can affect young people and adults, and warning signs may not always look the way we expect. Pay attention to changes in behavior, mood, communication, or daily routines—and don’t be afraid to ask someone how they’re doing.

🫶 Listen. Connect. Support.
Sometimes, being willing to start the conversation can be the first step toward getting someone the help they need.

Let’s continue looking out for one another and building communities where people know they are not alone. 💜

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09/28/2026

🌱💜 Grow Connection. Grow Hope. 💜🌱

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, a time to remind one another that connection can be a powerful source of hope.

Strong relationships, meaningful conversations, and knowing where to turn for support can make a difference—especially when someone is going through a difficult season.

This month, Align9 is encouraging our communities to:
🌱 Check in on the people around you
💬 Start conversations about mental health
🤝 Strengthen connections within our communities
💜 Share hope and support
📚 Learn the warning signs and available resources

You never know how much a simple “How are you really doing?” can mean to someone.

Together, we can grow connection. Together, we can grow hope. 🌱💜

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09/28/2026

Youth and Family Recovery for the Future

Recovery can involve the whole family, and young people deserve a voice in shaping the supports designed for them.

This free webinar will explore emerging approaches to youth recovery, strengthening family engagement, supporting family recovery, and expanding youth and family peer support.

📅 Tuesday, September 29
⏰ 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
💻 Online Webinar

Learn more and register:
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