Empowering Our Youth
STAND is a coalition of community organizations, businesses, and individuals focused on the health, safety, and well-being of the youth in Scott County, Tennessee. We believe that addiction is the result of deeper underlying causes and have found prevention through education and collaboration is more effective than reactive treatment after an incident.
Our organization is a comprehensive coalition that works primarily with local schools, workplaces, youth leaders, law enforcement, churches, and out-of-incarceration organizations. School drug testing is just one of the functions we serve under the larger umbrella of alcohol and drug prevention. The work we do is centered around sponsoring drug take-back events, advocating for policy changes related to drug and alcohol ordinances, working with local law enforcement agencies, and meeting with community leaders and citizens to shape drug and alcohol policies.
Support
Fostering a community of support is a crucial aspect of building and maintaining strong relationships. We strive to actively listen, offer encouragement, celebrate success, and be reliable and non-judgmental in pursuit of solutions.
EMPATHY
We believe in the power of understanding and sharing the feelings of others. It's a crucial skill in building and maintaining positive relationships with the people in our lives. Our community knows that we care deeply about their past experiences and the well-being of their future.
INNOVATION
Innovation requires the ability to be creative in finding solutions to problems in a rapidly changing world. Being innovative means embracing curiosity, challenging assumptions, collaborating, embracing diversity, and continuously learning.
Shifting the Dynamic
Our mission is to break the stigma around addiction and recovery while understanding how mental health awareness has a key role in change. We understand that those in need of support often carry shame or fear around seeking help… However, our team carries immense respect and homage to those willing to make a change and welcome you in without judgment.
Changing the Future
The STAND team embraces our community with open arms in a safe and inclusive environment. Whether overcoming mental health challenges or feeling excluded in your community for your beliefs, all are welcome here. We aim to create an environment of healing Scott County so the incredible people who make up our community can hope and dream for a brighter future.