MEDIA ADVISORY: Middle Tennessee Faith-Based Recovery Network Launch

Make plans to join the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the Middle Tennessee launch of the Faith-Based Recovery Network, Thursday, October 22, 2015 @ 1:30 p.m. This new endeavor is an opportunity for places of worship and fellowship to support and strengthen families in their communities by offering recovery programs to help individuals with substance use and abuse on the road to recovery. 

Our growing network of faith communities is making a significant difference in the lives of Tennesseans.

Learn more about the State of Tennessee’s Faith-Based Initiatives.

• Who: Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
• What: Recovery Congregation Certification Celebration
• Where: Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 2416 Clifton Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209
• When: Thursday, October 22, 2015 @ 1:30 p.m. (CST)

E. Douglas Varney, Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will be on hand to formally recognize more than 50 newly certified Recovery Congregations.

“There is power in the pews,” said Commissioner Varney. “Tennessee’s rich fabric of faith leaders and dedicated parishioners has demonstrated for decades the volunteer spirit of helping their neighbor. We are tapping into this ‘can do’ attitude through our faith communities to help address our state’s substance abuse and addiction issues.”

We look forward to seeing you at our Nashville launch next Thursday.