Who We Are

The Directors of these agencies commit to working together to address the needs of our community by specifically addressing the opiate crisis that is sweeping our area. Among us, we have over 300 years of experience in the addiction field.

We have seen many drug-related epidemics including Crack Cocaine, Crystal Methamphetamine, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, as well as the widespread use of Marijuana.

We have seen it all and we serve relentlessly to help those suffering learn to come to terms with this disease and how it has ravaged, not just their lives, but those who care about them.

We will engage the community in outreach to help educate the cause and effects that are heaped upon all of us so together we can reduce crime, hospitalization, and most importantly stop the deaths;

We will erase the stigmas of addiction and co-occurring disorders so everyone understands this disease;

We will offer direct care; We will be available 24/7 to help place individuals with the appropriate services;

And, we will engage families and collaborative partners in our community including: Employers, the Criminal Justice System, the Educational System, and Healthcare.

Statistic Assessment

According to the Tennessee Incident-Based Reporting system ( TIBRS), arrest for heroin in Shelby County has nearly doubled in the last 4 years. In Tennessee, we have more than 1600 reported drug overdoses. Shelby county drug-related deaths have increased from 15% to 21%.
According to the Memphis Police Departments, 1700 doses of Narcan were administered by emergency responders in 2016. Substance Abuse annually cost Tennessee more than $2 billion dollars and more than half of which is attributed to lost income from people who have fallen out of the labor market, according to economists.
According to the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services the primary substance abuse for Memphis and Shelby County are as follows:
Alcohol
0 %
Heroin
0 %
Marijuana
0 %
Cocaine
0 %
The number of admissions for heroin and prescription pills has doubled in the last 3 years; and,

Shelby County has only 256 State-funded Residential beds, 89 State-funded halfway beds; and only 2 Treatment sites for Adolescents with substance use disorders.

Recommendation

The individual with Opioid Use Disorder is without question in need of treatment.

The level and modality of treatment needed are revealed when an individual assessment is conducted by a qualified therapist. The good news is that there are many choices available for the needed services required to assist the individual with the benefits of addiction treatment.

The Consortium offers the assessment and comprehensive addiction treatment options that include holistic modalities that address the body, mind, and spirit.

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