About STAND

For over 20 years, STAND has created a sense of staying power in Scott County through hands-on involvement to engage everyone in the community. We promote healthy outcomes through service-learning projects, frequent coalition meetings, and partnership opportunities that prioritize health-centric, smart policies.

Our team desires to see those affected by substance misuse reach their full potential as contributing and caring members of our community. We believe in the golden rule of loving others as yourself and that someone going through a challenging time should never feel belittled or unheard. Instead, our team is here to uplift, empower, and meet those seeking a better way of life where they are while proactively working with our youth to partner with us in a brighter future.

  • Executive Director

    As the Executive Director of STAND, Trent Coffey leads the dedicated team in combatting youth drug and alcohol misuse. Graduating from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Trent brings over two decades of invaluable experience as a stalwart advocate for change in East Tennessee's prevention efforts.

    His passion for progress extends far beyond local borders. Trent actively spearheaded the expansion of the community coalition model, broadening its impact across Tennessee. Notably, as a charter member of the Tennessee Certification Board, he played a pivotal role in establishing recognition and certification standards for prevention professionals statewide.

    Trent's leadership roles, including serving as a representative for the Tennessee Prevention Advisory Council and as a board member of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions Across Tennessee (CADCAT), reflect his commitment to advancing collaborative solutions. Recognized for his expertise, Trent was selected as one of ten individuals to attend the prestigious School of Prevention Leadership by SAMHSA in 2012. His contributions extend to publications like the "Rural Youth Engagement Toolkit" by the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in the field.

    In 2020, Trent shared his knowledge through a compelling series of training sessions for prevention professionals from Kentucky, focusing on empowering rural communities in their fight against substance abuse. Trent Coffey's unwavering dedication and wealth of experience make him an invaluable asset and leader within STAND's mission to create drug-free environments for the youth.

  • Assistant Director

    Originally from Georgia, Dale moved to the Scott County area in 1991, and his journey with STAND began in 2005 as a part-time technician. Leveraging his IT expertise, Dale crafted a robust database to monitor student testing and consent compliance, a system that remains an integral part of STAND's operations to this day.

    His pivotal role in transitioning from a prevention program to a multifaceted community coalition addressing holistic health issues underscores Dale's commitment. His adeptness as a grant writer has been instrumental in securing over $5 million in funding, empowering STAND's battle against substance use in Scott County.

    Dale's unwavering dedication to staying current with the ever-evolving landscape of prevention science is invaluable in keeping STAND at the forefront as a vibrant community organization. Notably, many of the impactful anti-use media campaigns implemented by STAND over the past 17 years were crafted by Dale himself.

    His diverse responsibilities encompass federal and state reporting, research, implementation plan development, policy formulation, and statistical analysis. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Dale was rightfully promoted to Assistant Director in 2020, further solidifying his pivotal role within the STAND team.

  • Prevention Coordinator

    Jagger Coffey serves as a dedicated Prevention Coordinator at STAND. Having graduated from Scott High School in 2015, Jagger started his academic journey at Roane State Community College, earning an associate's degree before furthering studies at Tennessee Technological University. There, Jagger achieved a bachelor's degree in Sociology, specializing in Criminal Justice, and minoring in Psychology, successfully completing studies in December 2020.

    Jagger's involvement with STAND dates back to 2014, marked by taking the lead as the inaugural president of the Youth Service-Learning Initiative Coalition. This experience ignited a fervent passion for prevention programming, shaping a commitment to safeguard the community against substance misuse.

    Driven by a sense of purpose, Jagger is committed to fortifying the community by amplifying youth voices and fostering a culture of service through impactful service-learning projects and collaborative initiatives across diverse sectors of the community.

  • Executive Administrative Assistant

    Deborah earned her degree from the University of the Cumberlands in 1992 and holds certifications from the CADCA Academy. Her extensive expertise includes instructing Prime for Life DUI school, leading Project Connect Tobacco Education/Cessation classes, and facilitating State of Tennessee Responsible Beverage training.

    Joining the STAND team as an office clerk in 2011, Deborah's dedication and diligence have propelled her to the role of Executive Administrative Assistant. Her responsibilities encompass a wide array of crucial tasks, including managing communications, fostering enduring partnerships across the 12 key sectors of the community, meticulously preparing and organizing materials, and documenting minutes for Coalition and Executive Board meetings. Additionally, she oversees the Correctional Career Pathways program, showcasing her adeptness in program supervision and management.

VickiE Jones

YOUTH DIRECTOR

ALLIE BAILEY

YOUTH OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Randy BYRGE

RECOVERY SPECIALIST

Behind the vision

Our mission to prevent substance misuse takes a village! That's why we are thrilled to be partnered with some truly remarkable organizations that share our vision for a healthier, happier future. These partnerships are more than just collaborations… They're powerful alliances that allow us to amplify our impact:

Oneida Special School District

Scott County Board of Education

Scott County Sheriff’s Department

Oneida Police Department

Boys & Girls Club of the Cumberlands

Takahata

JDS

Mountain Peoples Health Council

Ridgeview

University of Tennessee (UT) College of Social Work

Scott County Health Department

Scott Christian Care Center

Our work