Tennessee’s annual “Day of Hope” is set for March 10. The 2025 edition marks the 6th annual celebration of the role of hope as a powerful force for change in in the face of challenging circumstances.
Tennessee’s Day of Hope was initiated by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in 2020. Governor Bill Lee’s comments on the power of hope in the first year of his administration provided the spark for what has become a statewide effort to spread hope to people who are struggling with substance use and mental health challenges. The Day of Hope took off in its first year and was sustained in the years since thanks to the efforts and enthusiasm of partners in communities all across the state.
Organizers of local events include coordinators with the TDMHSAS Faith-Based Initiative, Lifeline Peer Project Coordinators, Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists, and Substance Use Prevention Coalitions. Events for the day of hope feature an uplifting message paired with education and resources to empower people to make change in their on lives and that of others.
Find a Day of Hope Event near you using the calendar at this link.
“Whether it’s the hope of reconnecting with family, living a life of mental wellness, finding a way to overcome addiction, or simply holding on for one more day, hope is such a powerful force for positive change in our lives. Hope is one of those concepts that is so universal and so foundational to our lives. I think that’s why this day really resonates with people and has been so impactful across our state,” said TDMHSAS Commissioner Marie Williams, LCSW.
This year, partners have organized impactful events on the Day of Hope (March 10) and throughout the week and month. The department’s Faith-Based Initiatives team is at the heart of this effort. You can find details on an event near you on their calendar at this link: TN.gov/behavioral-health/faith