Loudon County Health Improvement Council

09/10/2026

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09/10/2026

❤️ Today, we choose gratitude.

National Gratitude Day is a reminder to notice the people who make our lives and our communities better.

We are grateful for our volunteers, partners, community leaders, participants, families, and friends who show up, lend a hand, open a door, make a connection, and care for one another.

Thank you for being part of a community that believes we are stronger when we work together.

Who are you grateful for today? Tag them below and tell them. ❤️

09/10/2026

Recovery may be personal, but it doesn’t happen in isolation.

It grows through relationships. A trusted friend. A peer who understands. A supportive employer. A church. A healthcare provider. A safe place to belong. A community willing to give someone another chance.

Strong recovery communities are built when we stop asking, “Whose job is this?” and start asking, “How can we help?”

09/10/2026

💙 September 10 is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Sometimes making a difference starts with something simple: reaching out, listening, and reminding someone that they matter.

Reach out. Speak up. Be the light.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

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09/09/2026

💬 Changing Words, Changing Lives: Recovery Language Matters

The words we use can make a difference in someone's recovery journey. 💙

TAADAS is offering an upcoming continuing education training for professionals who work with people in recovery and want to strengthen the impact of their communication.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
💻 Online
💲 $30

Participants will explore how recovery-oriented language can impact self-worth, engagement, and hope and learn practical ways to:

✨ Reframe common terms
✨ Communicate more effectively
✨ Use respectful, recovery-focused language
✨ Support dignity, strengths, and positive change

This training is a great opportunity to build confidence and learn practical tools you can use in your work every day.

👉 Register here: https://community.taadas.org/events/view/changing-words-changing-lives-recovery-language-matters-september-2026-continuing-education-ce

09/09/2026

September 8 is 988 Day, a day to raise awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and ensure everyone in our community knows where to turn for support.

The 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Individuals can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Help us make this important information visible throughout Loudon County. Please share 988 resources with your coworkers, clients, students, families, and community members.

09/08/2026

🌿 Restore, Recharge, Recover: The Power of Self-Care

Taking care of yourself is essential to being able to support others. 💙

TAADAS is offering an upcoming continuing education training for professionals who work with people in recovery and want to stay healthy, resilient, and effective in emotionally demanding roles.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CST
💻 Online
💲 $30 per participant

Participants will learn about:
✨ Burnout and compassion fatigue
✨ Healthy boundaries
✨ Practical self-care strategies
✨ Building resilience and maintaining balance
✨ Creating a personalized self-care plan

Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies they can immediately apply in their daily work.

💡 Opioid Abatement Grant recipients: If you work for an agency receiving Opioid Abatement Grant funding, you may be eligible to attend at no cost using your agency’s promotional code.

👉 Register here:
https://community.taadas.org/events/view/restore-recharge-recover-the-power-of-self-care-continuing-education

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09/07/2026

Reducing Stigma Through Storytelling: Our Stories Have Power

Stories can change the way communities understand recovery.

This free webinar will explore how sharing our stories in empowering and healthy ways can help reduce stigma, support prevention, encourage community change, and connect people with services.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
💻 Online Webinar

Learn more and register:
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09/06/2026

🌟 SUNDAY STAFF SPOTLIGHT | CHARLENE HIPSHER

Meet Charlene Hipsher, Visionary at Align9.

Charlene believes stronger communities are built when people stop working in silos and start working together. She has a passion for finding the connections between people, organizations, and ideas and turning them into solutions that make a difference.

Her favorite question might just be: “How do we connect the pieces?”

We’re excited to have you meet the people behind Align9 throughout September!

09/06/2026

💙 Supporting Older Adults in Recovery

As more people in recovery age, it’s important for professionals and peer support specialists to understand the unique needs, strengths, and challenges older adults may experience.

Join TAADAS for Older Adults in Recovery: Challenges, Strengths, and Solutions, an online continuing education training focused on practical tools and strategies for better supporting older adults in recovery.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
💻 Online
💲 $30 per participant

Participants will explore:
✨ Challenges and strengths of older adults in recovery
✨ Effective interventions and support strategies
✨ The role of peer support in successful recovery outcomes
✨ Practical tools and resources to use in their work

💡 Opioid Abatement Grant recipients: If you work for an agency receiving Opioid Abatement Grant funding, you may be eligible to attend at no cost. Use your agency’s promotional code when registering.

👉 Register here: https://community.taadas.org/events/view/https-community-taadas-org-events-view-https-community-taadas-org-events-view-healthy-self-esteem-a-foundation-for-lasting-recovery-continuing-education

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