March 2025 Meeting Updates

Thank you all for joining us at our coalition meeting yesterday. As a reminder, here are the exciting updates on all the great things happening at the Franklin County Prevention Coalition.

Thank you, Elizabeth Smith, with TN Voices, for introducing your prevention training programs and Connecting Forward program. This is a nonprofit that supports mental health and offers free wellness resources. They are valuable resources available to Franklin County resident families. Please reach out to them or visit their website at https://tnvoices.org/ for more information.

Elizabeth Smith, TN Voices, shares information about their resources.

Elder & Sister Hensley from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke about what they have seen during their 18-month mission in Franklin County regarding community collaboration and unity. They shared how impressed they have been with the love and compassion of Franklin County people who serve with their whole hearts and work together to care for those in need.

Unfortunately, this was the Hensley's final meeting with us since their mission has come to an end. They will leave on April 15th. They shared their deep love and respect for everyone. Jessie presented them with flowers and goodie bags to thank them for their selfless service to our community.

Director Jessie Sheehan presents a gift to Elder & Sister Hensley, missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

As a reminder, the coalition has been updating our website adding community resources from various nonprofit, government, and faith-based organizations, making it possible for anyone to find and connect with resources they need in Franklin County. https://www.fcpctn.org/resources/community-resources. If your organization is not listed but provides a community resource you would like listed, please contact melanie.dubose@fcstn.net.

We had a great time supporting BOING! This was a youth conference hosted by the Campora Family Resource Center.

The coalition is working on some summer youth activities. More information to come.

We are excited to start working with WCA to teach them about dangerous substances and how to stay healthy.

Felicia has started meeting and working with city governments within Franklin County.

Family Fun Night will be held May 8th!

We are planning a Resource Fair, possibly on May 17th. We are working on confirmation.

Please mark your calendar for July 22-23 to join us for Tall Cop! More information is coming soon.

For more calendar events, go to https://www.fcpctn.org/current-events. You can also submit an event on our community calendar.

Health Council Updates

• Healthy Horizons- May 15 & 16th, 2025, from 9 am - 1 pm.

• TN Strong for Youth - July 13-15th (Anti-tobacco conference in Chattanooga).

• Zumba classes- Mondays at 5:30/ Thursdays at 6 pm.

• Health Dept. under renovations. Please be patient. The entrance is in the back of the building during renovations.