Local volunteers help spread awareness for Tennessee’s ‘Day of Hope’

JACKSON, Tenn. — Monday, March 10, is Tennessee’s Day of Hope. Proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee, Day of Hope exists to celebrate hope in recovery.

Earlier Monday, volunteers held signs of hope and assuring messages at along North Highland Avenue in Jackson. The goal is to spread awareness and encouragement to those struggling with their mental health.

Day of Hope events may vary across the state but the objective remains the same.

“It’s just a day across the substance abuse and mental health fields to help people acknowledge the hope behind recovery that we have and, as a collective whole, have that hope for a good tomorrow and to break any barriers and break all this stigma that we have around those two subjects,” said Sarah Mays, regional overdose prevention specialist.

Tuesday, there’ll be a free prayer breakfast and resource fair for Day of Hope. It’ll be held at the Jackson Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

If you or someone you know is facing mental health struggles or substance abuse concerns, you can call the suicide and crisis lifeline at 9-8-8.

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