Clothing / Furniture Everyone deserves a warm home and proper clothing—whether you need help or want to give, take action today to make a difference! If you or someone you know needs clothing or furniture, our website connects you with resources that can help. Whether you're looking for free or low-cost options, donation centers, or assistance programs, we provide links to organizations that offer support. 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

Debit/Credit Counseling Take control of your financial future today , and get the counseling you need to manage debt and build a healthier relationship with your finances! If you're facing challenges with debt or credit cards, our website provides helpful resources to guide you toward financial stability. We offer links to trusted credit counseling services, debt management programs, and budgeting tools to help you take control of your finances and start rebuilding. Let us help you get back on track. Consumer Credit Counseling Services 865-429-5324 Great Smokies Life Coaching 865-573-0698 Learn More

Parenting Don’t hesitate to seek help, support is available to make your parenting journey easier and more fulfilling. If you’re seeking help with parenting, there are resources available to support you through every stage of raising a child. Whether you’re looking for advice on child development, strategies for managing behavior, or guidance on balancing family life, local organizations and programs are here to help. Parenting can be challenging, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Explore the resources below to find valuable tools, support networks, and expert advice to assist you on your parenting journey. 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 Boys and Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains 865-428-6550 Learn More Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority, INC Head Start Programs 423-587-4501 Learn More Parent Helpline 800-356-6767

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 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

Transportation If you need reliable transportation, explore the resources below to find options that can help you get where you need to go. If you're in need of transportation services in East Tennessee, there are various resources available to help you get where you need to go. Whether you require public transit, ridesharing options, or specialized transportation for medical appointments, local programs can provide reliable and affordable solutions. These services are designed to ensure you can access essential destinations, including work, healthcare, and other important activities. Explore the links below to find the transportation services that best meet your needs and get moving today. 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

Sevier County Resource Guide H elp is available , seeking out the resources you need is the first step towards healing and support. The Sevier County Resource Guide is a user-friendly, all-in-one hub for residents of Sevier County and much of East Tennessee. Simply select the category you need assistance with, and you'll be directed to a dedicated page filled with relevant resources. If you're facing a challenging time and need support, numerous resources are available to help, don't hesitate and reach out. CHILD ABUSE ELDER ABUSE SEXUAL ASSAULT SPOUSE ABUSE ADULT EDUCATION ALZHEIMERS CANCER CLOTHING/FURNITURE COUNSELING DEBIT/CREDIT COUNSELING DISASTER ASSISTANCE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FAMILY PLANNING FOOD FREE MEALS HOUSING HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION & REFERRAL LEGAL HELP MEDICAL HEALTH SERVICES PARENTING SENIOR PROGRAMS SHELTERS SUBSTANCE MISUSE TRANSPORTATION UTILITIES VETERANS

Health Insurance Your health matters — find the coverage you need to protect yourself and your family today. Finding affordable health insurance in East Tennessee can be challenging, but there are resources available to help. Whether you need coverage through state programs, marketplace plans, or assistance with Medicaid and Medicare, the options listed below can guide you toward the best solution for you and your family. Health insurance is essential for accessing medical care and protecting your financial well-being. Explore the links below to find the coverage that fits your needs and secure peace of mind today. Medicaid 800-433-5454 Learn More Medicare 800-633-4227 Learn More TennCare 800-433-3982 Learn More

Free Meals If you’re in need of food assistance, there are local resources available to help you and your family get the support you need. If you or your family need free meals, help is available. Our website provides links to local programs, food banks, and community organizations that offer nutritious meals at no cost. No one should have to go hungry, and these resources are here to ensure you get the support you need. Click the links below to find free meal services near you and take the next step toward food security today. 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 Seymour United Methodist Church 865-573-9711 Learn More

Naloxone If you suspect an accidental ingestion or overdose Dial 911 Immediately What is naloxone? Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids—including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications—when given in time. Naloxone is easy to use and small to carry. There are two forms of naloxone that anyone can use without medical training or authorization: prefilled nasal spray and injectable. Nasal Spray Prefilled devices that spray medication into the nose. Injectable Medication (solution) given by injection into a muscle or under the skin. How does naloxone work and how do you use it? Naloxone quickly reverses an overdose by blocking the effects of opioids. It can restore normal breathing within 2 to 3 minutes in a person whose breath has slowed, or even stopped, as a result of opioid overdose. More than one dose of naloxone may be required when stronger opioids like fentanyl are involved. Naloxone won’t harm someone if they’re overdosing on drugs other than opioids, so it’s always best to use it if you think someone is overdosing. If you give someone naloxone, stay with them until emergency help arrives or for at least four hours to make sure their breathing returns to normal. Good Samaritan laws are in place in most states to protect those who are overdosing and anyone assisting them in an emergency from arrest, charges, or a combination of these. Here are the Facts about Fentanyl What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a prescription drug that is also made and used illegally. Like morphine, it is a medicine that is typically used to treat patients with severe pain, especially after surgery. It is also sometimes used to treat patients with chronic pain who are physically tolerant to other opioids. Tolerance occurs when you need a higher and/or more frequent amount of a drug to get the desired effects. In its prescription form, fentanyl is known by such names as Actiq®, Duragesic®, and Sublimaze® Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are now the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in the United States. How do people use fentanyl? When prescribed by a doctor, fentanyl can be given as a shot, a patch that is put on a person’s skin, or as lozenges that are sucked like cough drops. The illegally used fentanyl most often associated with recent overdoses is made in labs. This synthetic fentanyl is sold illegally as a powder, dropped onto blotter paper, put in eye droppers and nasal sprays, or made into pills that look like other prescription opioids. Some drug dealers are mixing fentanyl with other drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA. This is because it takes very little to produce a high with fentanyl, making it a cheaper option. This is especially risky when people taking drugs don’t realize they might contain fentanyl as a cheap but dangerous additive. They might be taking stronger opioids than their bodies are used to and can be more likely to overdose. To learn more about the mixture of fentanyl into other drugs, visit the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Drug Facts on fentanyl . How does fentanyl affect the brain? Like heroin, morphine, and other opioid drugs, fentanyl works by binding to the body's opioid receptors, which are found in areas of the brain that control pain and emotions.8 After taking opioids many times, the brain adapts to the drug, diminishing its sensitivity, making it hard to feel pleasure from anything besides the drug. When people become addicted, drug seeking and drug use take over their lives. Fentanyl's effects include extreme happiness drowsiness nausea confusion constipation sedation problems breathing unconsciousness Can you overdose on fentanyl? Yes, a person can overdose on fentanyl. An overdose occurs when a drug produces serious adverse effects and life-threatening symptoms. When people overdose on fentanyl, their breathing can slow or stop. This can decrease the amount of oxygen that reaches the brain, a condition called hypoxia. Hypoxia can lead to a coma and permanent brain damage, and even death. How can a fentanyl overdose be treated? As mentioned above, many drug dealers mix the cheaper fentanyl with other drugs like heroin, cocaine, MDMA and methamphetamine to increase their profits, making it often difficult to know which drug is causing the overdose. NALOXONE is a medicine that can treat a fentanyl overdose when given right away. It works by rapidly binding to opioid receptors and blocking the effects of opioid drugs. But fentanyl is stronger than other opioid drugs like morphine and might require multiple doses of naloxone. Because of this, if you suspect someone has overdosed, the most important step to take is to call 911 so they can receive immediate medical attention. Once medical personnel arrive, they will administer naloxone if they suspect an opioid drug is involved. Naloxone is available as an injectable (needle) solution and nasal sprays (NARCAN® and KLOXXADO®). People who are given naloxone should be monitored for another two hours after the last dose of naloxone is given to make sure breathing does not slow or stop. Some states have passed laws that allow pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a personal prescription. Friends, family, and others in the community can use the nasal spray versions of naloxone to save someone who is overdosing. Read more in Naloxone DrugFacts . source: https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/fentanyl Signs of Overdose Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose can save a life. Here are some things to look for: Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils” Falling asleep or losing consciousness Slow, weak, or no breathing Choking or gurgling sounds Limp body Cold and/or clammy skin Discolored skin (especially in lips and nails) What to do if you think someone is overdosing It may be hard to tell whether a person is high or experiencing an overdose. If you aren’t sure, treat it like an overdose—you could save a life. 1) Call 911 Immediately. 2) Administer naloxone, if available. 3) Try to keep the person awake and breathing. 4) Lay the person on their side to prevent choking. 5) Stay with the person until emergency assistance arrives.

Disaster Assistance If you are in immediate danger, call 911 and seek a safe place —your safety is the top priority. If you’ve been impacted by a disaster in East Tennessee, help is available. Our website connects you with local resources for emergency shelter, food, financial aid, and recovery services. Whether you’re facing damage from storms, floods, or other emergencies, there are organizations ready to support you. Visit our site to find the assistance you need to rebuild and recover. American Red Cross 865-584-2999 Learn More Sevier Co Emergency Mangement Agency 865-453-4919 Learn More

Elder Abuse If you suspect your elder or a elder you know is in danger Dial 911 Immediately If you suspect elder abuse or know a senior in Tennessee who may be at risk, don’t stay silent—help is available. Our website provides essential resources to report abuse, connect with support services, and protect vulnerable elders from neglect, exploitation, and harm. Every senior deserves dignity, safety, and respect, and your action can make a difference. 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

Help Is Here Call the Tennessee REDLINE now, we operate a 24/7 addiction treatment and recovery hotline that connects Tennessee residents with state-funded, addiction Treatment and Recovery Services Call Now: 1-(800) 889 - 9789 Creating collaborative pathways to resiliency, recovery, and independence for Tennesseans living with mental illness or substance use disorders. https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health.html The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) is a statewide organization working tirelessly to eliminate the stigma of suicide. Call Now: (855)-274-7471 You Are Not Alone! For those seeking recovery services, there are a number of resources both local and nationwide. Many of these services have made available, online, or "virtual" support, to assist in the global efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic. While still offering the self-motivated support vital for recovery. Please see the information and links below for the resources you need. The Sevier County Sheriff's Office Domestic & Family Violence Unit was created in June, 2015. Sheriff Seals saw a need for a Domestic Violence Officer designed to reach out to victims of family violence. The DMVO has been able to offer support and guidance through the criminal prosecution process. https://www.seviercountysheriff.com/domestic-violence.html The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 24/7, confidential and free: 1-800-799-7233 and through chat. call or visit the website below. https://www.thehotline.org/ Domestic Violence Do you need to report the abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child or children? Anyone who believes a child is being abused should report it to the authorities with the link below. https://apps.tn.gov/carat/ Safe Harbor was established by a group of impassioned individuals to provide the coordination of necessary services in a child-focused and child-friendly home-like setting for our most vulnerable victimized citizens... our children. https://safeharborcac.com/ Child Abuse The National Child Abuse Hotline is 24/7, confidential, and free. (800)-422-4453 The Ranch is a home and school to children ages 6-18. While at the Ranch, children receive an individualized education to help them catch up or excel in their academics. In addition, they receive counseling to help them cope and understand what their parent(s) are dealing with. Scholarships are available. https://safeharborcac.com/ Every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in his or her own language and culture and find the opportunity for a new way of life https://www.na.org/ Every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in his or her own language and culture and find the opportunity for a new way of life https://translifeline.org/ Addiction SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. National Helpline 1800-622-Help (4357) https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. Available to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. https://www.aa.org/ The National Parent Hotline is available Monday - Friday 12 pm-9 am CT. Emotional support and advocacy for parents: 1-855-2736 or visit the Website https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/ The Deaf Hotline is available 24/7 through Video phone chat(1-8555-812-1001), Email, and chat for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Deaf-Disabled survivors. Visit the website below for more information https://thedeafhotline.org/ Other Medication Disposal & Lock Box's Sevier County Resource Guide Parent / Caregiver Resources Disaster Distress Helpline