National Disaster Distress Helpline About The National Disaster Distress Helpline The National Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990 , is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Counseling Services The Disaster Distress Helpline puts people in need of counseling on the path to recovery. Our staff members provide counseling and support before, during, and after disasters and refer people to local disaster-related resources for follow-up care and support. Since its launch in February 2012, the Disaster Distress Helpline has provided counseling and support in response to disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires and the Coronavirus pandemic. The Disaster Distress Helpline is staffed by trained counselors from a network of crisis call centers located across the United States. These counselors provide: Crisis counseling for people in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster Information on how to recognize distress and its effects on individuals and families Tips for healthy coping Referrals to local crisis call centers for additional follow-up care and support When you call or text, crisis counselors will listen to what’s on your mind with patience and without judgment. There is no need to give any identifying information when you contact the Disaster Distress Helpline. The counselor may ask you for some basic information at the end of the call, but these questions are optional and are intended to help SAMHSA keep track of the types of calls it receives. Who Should Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline? This crisis support service is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as: Tornadoes and Severe Storms Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Floods Wildfires Earthquakes Drought Incidents of Mass Violence Anniversaries and Trigger Events The Disaster Distress Helpline also answers calls and texts related to infectious disease outbreaks, such as the Coronavirus pandemic, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events. The impact of crises may affect people in different ways. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and risk factors for emotional distress related to natural and human-caused disasters. The Disaster Distress Helpline is open to everyone. This includes survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers. You may call for yourself or on behalf of someone else. Call or Text From the United States and its territories, call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7. Spanish-speakers can call the hotline and press “2” for 24/7 bilingual support. Callers to the hotline can also connect with counselors in over 100 other languages via 3rd-party interpretation services; to connect with a counselor in your primary language, simply indicate your preferred language to the responding counselor and she/he will connect to a live interpreter (interpretation in less commonly-spoken languages may require calling back at an appointed time). Learn more and download information about the Disaster Distress Helpline in 30 of the most commonly-spoken languages in the U.S. Standard text and data message rates will apply when texting from mobile phones. International text and data rates may apply from within U.S. territories and free association nations. SAMHSA will not sell your phone numbers to other parties.

Data Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is a condition in which a baby has withdrawal symptoms after being exposed to certain substances. Many times, the baby is exposed when the mother uses substances such as medications or illicit drugs during pregnancy, and after the baby is born (and separated from the mother’s body), the baby goes through withdrawal because it is no longer receiving the substances. Effective January 1, 2013, all cases of NAS diagnosed among Tennessee resident births should be reported to the Tennessee Department of Health at the time of diagnosis. Visit their website for more information. The 2018-19 Tennessee Together Student Survey The Tennessee Together Student Survey was designed to determine the prevalence of student behaviors related to alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, and other drugs; assess whether substance use behaviors change over time; examine the co-occurrence of substance use behaviors; and provide county, regional, and state-level data on key indicators of substance use among youth. Learn More Tennessee Drug Overdose Dashboard The dashboards and data available through this application are the result of an ongoing collaboration between the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), Office of Informatics and Analytics, and the Department of Finance & Administration, Division of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). This interactive tool contains state, regional, and county-level data on fatal overdoses, non-fatal overdoses, and drug prescribing. Learn More

Teens Catching It Early Most experts believe anyone can become addicted to substances. Some substances, like nicotine and heroin, are so highly addictive that using them excessively or on a daily basis can lead to addiction in anyone. However, most people who try substances do not progress to heavy use or addiction. That said, any substance use during the teen and young adult years is a concern. The human brain continues to develop well into one’s twenties, making the adolescent and young adult years a critical point of focus for establishing healthy behavior and habits. Substance use during these years creates the potential for a variety of long-term negative effects. 90% of people with addictions started using substances in their teen years. Fentanyl Laced Pills More teenagers than ever are overdosing. Drug cartels and drug dealers are making fentanyl and pressing it into fake pills. Fake pills are made to look like OxyContin®, Xanax®, Adderall®, and other pharmaceuticals. These fake pills contain no legitimate medicine and are easily accessible and often sold on social media and e-commerce platforms, making them available to anyone with a smartphone. DEA officials report a dramatic rise in the number of fake pills containing at least 2 mg of fentanyl, which is considered a potentially lethal dose. Teenagers and young adults are dying at an alarming rate. Watch and share this video with your friends and family. Learn about Counterfeit Pills teen Resources teen Resources teen Resources Become a Smoke Free Teen! Become a Smoke Free Teen! Learn about different tools to help you quit and how to use them. Start taking better care of your health today! Learn More Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network provides warning signs and helpful information for those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Learn More National Institute on Drug Abuse Find the latest science-based information about drug use, health, and the developing brain. Designed for young people and those who influence them. these resources inspire learning and encourage critical thinking so teens can make informed decisions about drug use and their health. Learn More The Real Cost of Tobacco The Real Cost of Tobacco has real facts and more about Vapes, Cigarettes, and Dip. Giving you the most accurate, up-to-date information about the harmful effects of tobacco use, so you know the real cost of smoking, vaping, and other tobacco use. Learn More Youth Opioid Abuse Prevention Opioids, or opiates, are a type of drug with powerful pain-relieving properties. Doctors often prescribe these for severe pain, such as after a surgery or for a root canal. Opioids have many names, including Vicodin, Percocet, OxyContin, codeine, and more. Learn More

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States. Cigarettes cause more than 480,000 premature deaths in the United States each year—from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. This represents about 1,300 deaths every day. An additional 16 million people suffer from a serious illness caused by smoking. Learn more Keep Sevier County Clean and Avoid Harmful Substances Last year, over 70,000 Americans fatally overdosed on illegally made Fentanyl. Fentanyl is very cheap and extremely addictive. Drug dealers are dangerously mixing illicitly manufactured fentanyl with, and disguising it as, other common drugs like Oxy, Percocet and Xanax to increase profits. It has also been found in party drugs like cocaine and MDMA. This production process is not regulated and does not undergo any kind of quality control. Users have no way of knowing what they are getting in these street drugs, putting them at significant risk of poisoning and overdose – and as little as two milligrams of fentanyl (two grains of sand) can kill a person. Learn More Opioid Overdose Training Sevier County C.A.R.E.S and the Office of Alcohol and Drug Programs provide overdose prevention training with Narcan distribution in the following counties. Blount, Cocke, Hamblen, Jefferson, Loudon, Monroe, and Sevier County. Training is conducted by our Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist. If you are a resident, group, agency, or organization located in one of these counties and are interested in online overdose prevention training, please contact us today. Contact Now Learn More Creating a healthy and safe community, free of substance misuse and dependency. About Us Resources The Tennessee REDLINE is the 24/7/365 resource for substance misuse treatment referrals. Anyone can call or text 800-889-9789 for confidential referrals. Our Mission The mission of Sevier County C.A.R.E.S (Coalition for Addiction Recovery & Education Service) is to prevent and reduce substance misuse and coordinate recovery efforts within Sevier County Sevier County C.A.R.E.S Vision Statement We envision Sevier County to be free of substance abuse and related crimes. To succeed, we will work with our entire community, including local government, judicial services and law enforcement through promoting the awareness of harmful risks related to substance and prescription drug abuse. Get Help For those seeking immediate help or recovery services, there are a number of resources both local and nationwide. Please click below to see those resources now. Learn More Learn The Facts Learn the facts about the most commonly used drugs. The effects of the drug on the brain and body. Statistics, and trends written by NIDA researchers and scientists. Learn More Treatment For those seeking Treatment and Recovery Services, there are a number of resources both local and nationwide made available, online Learn More What Is Addiction? Addiction, clinically referred to as a substance use disorder is a complex disease of the brain and body that involves compulsive use of one or more substances despite serious health and social consequences. Addiction disrupts regions of the brain that are responsible for reward, motivation, learning, judgment, and memory. The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines addiction as a chronic disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and can result in long-lasting changes in the brain. It’s more complicated than other diseases, as it’s considered both a complex brain disorder and a mental illness. Teen Substance Abuse Learn More Treatment & Support Learn More Drug Guide & Information Learn More Get The Help You Need Learn More Proud Members and Partners

Parents Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Adverse childhood experiences, commonly referred to as ACEs, are traumatic events that occur in a child's life before the age of 18. ACEs are often categorized into three main groups: abuse, neglect, household dysfunction and/or homelessness. Within these groupings are more specific types of ACEs such as physical abuse, emotional neglect, substance misuse, and divorce or separation. These early traumatic experiences can significantly impact a child’s growth, development, and overall well-being. Fentanyl Laced Pills More teenagers than ever are overdosing. Drug cartels and drug dealers are making fentanyl and pressing it into fake pills. Fake pills are made to look like OxyContin®, Xanax®, Adderall®, and other pharmaceuticals. These fake pills contain no legitimate medicine and are easily accessible and often sold on social media and e-commerce platforms, making them available to anyone with a smartphone. DEA officials report a dramatic rise in the number of fake pills containing at least 2 mg of fentanyl, which is considered a potentially lethal dose. Teenagers and young adults are dying at an alarming rate. Watch and share this video with your teenager or young adult. Learn about Counterfeit Pills Parent Resources Parent Resources Parent Resources "Talk. They Hear You."® Campaign The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking and other substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address these issues with their children early and often. Learn More National Institute on Drug Abuse Find the latest science-based information about drug use, health, and the developing brain. Designed for young people and those who influence them. these resources inspire learning and encourage critical thinking so teens can make informed decisions about drug use and their health. Learn More Partnership to End Addiction Whether you’re the parent or caregiver of a young child, adult child, or anywhere in between, we’ve developed evidence-based trainings to help support you in educating yourself about substance use and techniques to talk with and work with your child. Learn More SAMHSA Talking to children about mental illness can be an opportunity for parents and caregivers to provide their children with information, support, and guidance. Mental illness in children can be hard for parents and caregivers to identify. As a result, many children who could benefit from treatment don't get the help they need. Learn More Discover • Connect • Prevent The DEA has joined forces with Discovery Education to provide no-cost online tools that support every member of the community with the power of prevention. Help kickstart life-saving conversations today with standards-aligned English & Spanish-language resources for students in grades 3-12 Learn More Ask Listen Learn Ask, Listen, Learn is a completely FREE digital underage drinking prevention program for kids ages 9-13 (grades 4-8) and their parents and educators with the goal to reduce underage drinking. The information provided throughout the program guides adults with ways to start communicating with kids about alcohol and the developing brain Learn More

Sevier County Resource Guide ABUSE: CHILD ABUSE / ELDER ABUSE / SEXUAL ASSAULT / SPOUSE ABUSE | ADULT EDUCATION | ALZHEIMERS | CANCER | CLOTHING/FURNITURE | COUNSELING | DEBIT/CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES | DISASTER ASSISTANCE | EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE | FAMILY PLANNING | FOOD | FREE MEALS | HEALTH INSURANCE | HOUSING | INFORMATION & REFERRAL | LEGAL HELP | MEDICAL HEALTH SERVICES | PARENTING | SENIOR PROGRAMS | SHELTERS | SUBSTANCE MISUSE | TRANSPORTATION | UTILITIES | VETERANS Child Abuse Tennessee Domestic Violence Helpline 800-356-6767 Learn More Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center 865-774-1777 Learn More TN Dept. of Childrens Services 865-429-7012 Learn More Elder Abuse Adult Protective Services 888-277-8366 Learn More Elder Advocacy-District Long Term Care 865-691-2551 EXT:4223 Learn More Samaritan Place (emerg. Senior shelter) 865-684-1880 Learn More Sexual Assault / Abuse Sexual Assault Center 865-522-7273 Learn More Spouse Abuse Family Anger Management 865-771-0561 Learn More SafeSpace Shelter (domestic violence) 865-453-9254 Learn More Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Domestic & Family Violence 865-453-4668 Ext: 9 Learn More Adult Education Adult Education (HISET/GED) 865-286-6374 Learn More Adult High School & English 2nd Language 865-429-5234 Learn More Alzheimer's Alzheimer’s Tennessee 865-544-6288 Learn More Brookdale of Sevierville 865-774-2221 Learn More Dominion Senior Living 865-365-4360 Learn More Freedom Senior Living 865-365-1916 Learn More Helpline 800-272-3900 Learn More Mountain Brooke Village 865-428-2445 Learn More Cancer American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 Learn More Celebrate Life Cancer Support Group 865-654-2007 Smoky Mtn Cancer Support Group 865-428-5834 Clothing / Furniture Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries SMARM 865-908-3153 Learn More Live-It Ministries 865-775-0715 Learn More KARM 865-521-0770 Learn More Counseling Great Smokies Life Coaching 865-573-0698 Learn More Cherokee Health Systems 865-573-0698 Learn More McNabb Center 865-429-0557 Learn More National Suicide Prevention 988 OR 800-273-8255 Learn More Peninsula Outpatient Center (Sevier) 865-970-9800 Learn More Debit/Credit Counseling Services Consumer Credit Counseling Services 865-429-5324 Great Smokies Life Coaching 865-573-0698 Learn More Disaster Assistance American Red Cross 865-584-2999 Learn More Sevier Co Emergency Mangement Agency 865-453-4919 Learn More Employment Assistance Heartland Services of Sevier Co 865-453-3254 Learn More TN Claims Center (Unemployment) 877-813-0950 Learn More American Job Center 865-286-6384 Learn More Family Planning Pregnancy Resource Center 865-428-4673 Learn More Sevier County Health Department 865-453-1032 Learn More Food Lighting the Way Outreach & Food Ministry Thursdays 12pm-3pm 865-366-1322 Learn More Senior Center Food Programs 865-453-2020 Ext:105 Sevier Co Food Ministries Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12pm-4pm 865-428-5182 Learn More C.R.O.S.S. Ministries (Seymour) Monday-Wednesday 10am-2pm Thursday-Friday 10am-12pm 865-579-6192 Learn More Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority 865-453-7131 Learn More Douglas Cherokee Meals on Wheels 865-631-4120 Learn More Sevier County Health Department (WIC) 865-453-1032 Learn More Tn Dept of Human Services (Food Stamps) 865-429-7005 Learn More Richardson Cove Pantry 865-428-9223 Learn More First Baptist Church Sevierville 865-365-1916 Learn More God’s Food Pantry at First Baptist Church Gatlinburg 865-436-4685 Learn More Sunset Gap Food Pantry 423-623-4313 Learn More Free Meals First Baptist Church Sevierville 865-365-1916 Learn More First United Methodist Church in Gatlinburg 865-436-4691 Learn More Roaring Fork Baptist Church 865-436-8643 Learn More First United Methodist Church Sevierville 865-453-5754 Learn More Housing Breckenridge Apartments 865-774-8885 Gateway Village 865-453-1729 LeConte Terrace Apartments (Seniors) 865-774-8885 McElhaney Glen Apts (Seniors) Seymour 865-579-4886 Park Village Apartments 865-428-5280 Renaissance Square (Seniors) Seymour 865-579-4886 Sevierville Housing Authority 865-453-8500 Riverview Apartments (Seniors) 865-453-0824 Woodland Park (Seniors) 865-429-6896 Samaritan Place (emerg. Senior housing) 865-684-1880 Learn More TN Valley Coalition for Homeless 888-556-0791 Learn More Health Insurance Medicaid 800-433-5454 Learn More Medicare 800-633-4227 Learn More TennCare 800-433-3982 Learn More Information & Referral Alcohol & Drug Treatment Info 865-661-2818 Alzheimer’s Tennessee 865-544-6288 Learn More Council on Aging 865-453-8080 Learn More Dept. of Veterans Affairs 865-545-4307 Learn More East Tn 2-1-1 865-588-4211 Learn More Family Resource Center 865-428-7999 Learn More National Runaway Hotline 800-786-2929 Learn More Pregnancy Resource Center 865-428-4673 Learn More Sevier Co Public Library System 865-453-3532 Learn More Sevier Co Health Department 865-453-1032 Learn More Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 Learn More Tn Dept of Childrens Services 865-429-7012 Learn More Legal Help ETHRA Legal Assistance for the elderly 865-691-2551 Learn More Legal Aid of East TN 865-637-0484 Learn More Sevier County District Attorney’s Office 865- 429-7021 Learn More Sevier County Probation 865-505-0501 Medical Health Services Cherokee Health Systems 865-573-0698 Learn More LeConte Medical Center 865-446-7000 Learn More Mtn. Hope Good Shepherd Clinic 865-774-7684 Learn More Sevier Co Health Dept (+Dental 3-21 years) 865-453-1032 Learn More Sevierville Veterans Clinic 865-286-6950 Learn More Parenting McNabb Center 800-255-9711 Learn More Relative Caregiver Program 865-307-5143 Learn More TN Child support Employment & Parenting 865-456-0167 Learn More Sevier County Office of Alcohol and Drug Programs/Sevier County C.A.R.E.S. 865-469-3565 Learn More Parent Helpline 800-356-6767 Senior Programs Blount Memorial Hospital: Senior Services 865-977-5744 Learn More My People Senior Activity Center 865-453-8080 Learn More Sevier County Council on Aging 865-453-8080 Learn More Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 Learn More Sevier County Geriatric Screening Team 865-428-7999 Shelters Knox Area Rescue Ministries 865-971-4673 Learn More SafeSpace (domestic Violence) 800-244-5968 Learn More Samaritan Place (emerg. Senior housing) 865-684-1880 Learn More Substance Misuse Al-a-non & Al-a-teen 865-525-9040 Learn More SAMHSA 877-726-4727 Learn More Great Smokies Community Classes 865-771-0561 Learn More LifeChangers Intake 865-403-0149 Learn More McNabb Center 865-429-0557 Learn More Peninsula Outpatient Center (Sevier) 865-970-9800 Learn More Tennessee REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 Learn More Find Help Now Learn More Office of Alcohol & Drug Programs 865-280-1717 Learn More Sevier County C.A.R.E.S. 865-705-9617 Learn More 800-252-6465 Alcohol Abuse Hotline 865-522-9667 Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline 866-617-1710 Narcotics Anonymous Helpline Transportation East TN Human Resource Agency (ETHRA) 865-244-1700 Learn More Gatlinburg Trolley 865-436-3897 Learn More My Ride Sevier County (Seniors only) 865-773-0715 Learn More Pigeon Forge & Sevierville Trolley 800-772-1213 Learn More Utilities C.R.O.S.S. Ministries (Seymour) Monday-Wednesday 10am-2pm Thursday-Friday 10am-12pm 865-579-6192 Learn More Project HELP (KUB customers only) 865-637-6700 Learn More Salvation Army 865-908-4010 Learn More Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority 865-453-7131 Learn More Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries SMARM 865-908-3153 Learn More Veterans Sevier County Veterans Services 865-453-8073 Learn More Sevierville Veterans Clinic 865-286-6950 Learn More TN Coalition for Homeless-Veterans 877-488-8234 Learn More VA Questions 1-800-MyVA411 1-800-698-2411 Learn More Volunteers of America-Homeless Vets 865-524-3926 Ext: 261

About Sevier County Coalition for Addiction Recovery & Education Services We envision Sevier County to be free of substance abuse and related crimes. To succeed, we will work with our entire community, including local government, judicial services, law enforcement, school board, recovery centers, and many others by promoting the awareness of harmful risks to substance and prescription drug abuse. Our Leadership and Staff Nicole Ogle Sevier County Director of Alcohol and Drug Programs & Executive Director of Sevier County C.A.R.E.S Lori Patterson Sevier County Drug Prevention Executive Assistant Laura Redden Sevier County Drug Endangered Children Coordinator Lea Wilson Sevier County Sevier County's Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Our Mission The mission of Sevier County C.A.R.E.S (Coalition for Addiction Recovery & Education Service) is to prevent and reduce substance misuse and coordinate recovery efforts within Sevier County Sevier County C.A.R.E.S Vision statement We envision Sevier County to be free of substance abuse and related crimes. To succeed, we will work with our entire community, including local government, judicial services and law enforcement through promoting the awareness of harmful risks related to substance and prescription drug abuse. Proud Members and Partners