1. Substance Abuse:
AGAPE
(865) 525-1661 (Office)
(865) 546-7577 (Admissions)
(865) 525-0596 (Service/Intake Program)
This is a residential therapeutic community for women in
recovery from chemical
addiction. Must have 72 hours sobriety, be at least 18 and
ambulatory.
Preference to pregnant IV drug users, but also others if
space is available.
ALANON/ALATEEN
(865) 525-9040
Alanon provides support and information to families and
friends coping with the alcoholic. Alateen provides support and information for
children 10 to 20 years of age whose lives are affected by the drinking of
relatives or friends.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
1-800-249-0012
(865) 583-3536 (Helpline)
Support group for those who are addicted to drugs. A
Helpline is answered close to meeting times in our local area. Local meetings are
held throughout the area.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
601 W. Main
St .
(423) 586-9866
To support individuals with drinking problems.
CHEROKEE HEALTH SYSTEMS
Talbot, TN. 37877
(423) 586-5031
Outpatient therapy for marital and groups, alcohol and
drug
addiction, education, child development, day treatment,
case management, evaluation and assessment for courts, etc.
CHILD AND TEEN
ENRICHMENT CENTER
(423) 318-6982
Individual and group counseling, anger management, and
drug counseling for
adolescents.
FOCUS ON RECOVERY
1-800-333-2294
NEW HOPE RECOVERY
(423) 581-2411
Intensive outpatient treatment for substance abuse
2. Housing
AMERICAN RED CROSS
(423) 586-2442
CEASE
(423) 581-2220
address not given
Shelter for domestic violence.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
(423) 587-2884
HAMBLEN 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 from any
landline phone
865-692-5258
Provides information and referral to virtually any service
needed in the Hamblen county area.
MATS
(423) 587-6287
Ministerial Association Temporary Shelter.
(423) 586-5115
Public housing, rental assistance for low-income,
disabled, handicapped, and elderly.
418 Broadway
(865) 673-6540
Serves all areas. Shelter for homeless, counseling and
referral, case management. Offers emergency shelter, meals, recovery services.
KNOX AREA RESCUE MINISTRIES
Serenity Shelter
Location unpublished
(865) 971-HOPE
Serves all areas. Offers 24 hr. crisis line. Serves
Battered and emotionally abused
women. Provides lodging, clothing and meals, appropriate
programs, recovery, referral service.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT—USDA
4730 New Harvest
Lane , Suite
300
(865) 523-3338
Provides loans for low-income families to purchase a home.
SALVATION ARMY
Men’s Shelter
409 North Broadway
(865) 525-0434
Serves all areas. Shelter for homeless; must be sober,
have valid ID, and be able to work.
1-877-488-8234
Funds and assistance to pay rent or mortgage to stabilize
living situation, when eviction is imminent. Must have some type of sustainable
monthly income.
TNHOUSINGRESOURCE.ORG
1-866-973-3147 or www.tnhousingresoruce.org
One-stop shopping for housing and apartments in all
counties in Tennessee.
WOMEN’S SHELTER—JOY BAKER CENTER
409 N. Broadway
(865) 522-4673
Serves battered and emotionally abused women in all areas.
Provides shelter, clothing, meals, appropriate programs, recovery, referral
service.
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
(865) 525-7136
Serves all areas. Offers shelter for homeless, case
management services focused on increasing self-sufficiency skills, 3 meals a
day, advocacy and referrals to community resources. Must be homeless and either
a single woman or family (one or two parent) with children.
CENTRAL SERVICES
(423) 586-9431
Provides emergency assistance.
DOUGLAS-CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY
(423) 587-4500
534 E. First North St.
Emergency assistance to low income clients in the form of
vouchers for food, rent, mortgage, utilities. Donated household items, case
management, job search assistance, commodities distribution.
EAST TENNESSEE HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY (ETHRA)
(423) 587-6511
Rental assistance, transportation, weatherization.
HAMBLEN 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 from any
landline phone
865-692-5258
Provides information and referral
to virtually any service needed in the Hamblen county area.
1-877-488-8234
Funds and assistance to pay rent or mortgage to stabilize
living situation, when eviction is imminent. Must have some type of sustainable
monthly income.
Child and Family Tennessee
(865)
524-7483
Employment,
education, housing, transportation needs, other issues leading to
self-sufficiency.
CredAbility (Formerly Consumer Credit
Counseling of America
(865)
380-0129
Budget
and credit counseling, debt management plans, housing counseling and bankruptcy
counseling. Comprehensive curriculum of educational programs, including
budgeting and debt elimination strategies.
FIVE RIVERS REGIONAL
CAREER CENTER
(423)
317-1060
Provides
employment and career development skills.
HAMBLEN 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 from any
landline phone
865-692-5258
417 West
main street
Phone: (423) 586-6410
Offers free educational learning
resources, free computer use, job search help and budgeting
information.
4. Education:
(423) 586-7700
Provides public education to all Hamblen county children grades K-12.
(423) 587-4500 ext. 35
Center based and home based opportunities for children 3-5 years old and comprehensive services for the families. Call for applications and information.
WIA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
(423) 587-4500
U.T. EXTENSION SERVICE
(865) 974-7342
Serves Hamblen County. Information and continuing education programs on nutrition, health, finances/money management and family life issues such as grandparenting and caregiving. Also instruction on food preservation and on cooking for the diabetic. Open to all ages.
LEGAL SERVICES OF UPPER EAST
TENNESSEE
(423) 587-4850
1001 West Second North St.
Provides a wide range of civil matters-based on income and
assets.
CASA, A Child’s Voice in Court, Inc.
(865) 329-3399
(865) 329-3388
(865) 329-3377
CASA is a court appointed special advocate program for
children who have been abused or neglected. CASA explores the history of each
child assigned by juvenile court and makes recommendations to the judge
regarding the best of the child/children.
(423) 581-9422
(865) 522-7501
6. Transportation:
TENNCARE TRANSPORTATION
1-800-671-4018
Transportation to medical appointments for TennCare
enrollees is available through the individual’s managed care organization
(MCO). Call your managed care organization or the transportation number listed
on your TennCare card to find out how transportation is arranged. Must have
social security number when calling.
EAST TENNESSEE HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY (ETHRA)
(423) 587-6511
Rental assistance, transportation, weatherization
DIAL-A-RIDE
(423) 587-6511
7. Healthcare:
HAMBLEN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(423) 586-6431
Immunizations, vital statistics, WIC, communicable disease
program, family planning program, child healthcare program, nutritional
counseling, environmental services, TennCare revivification/enrollment.
HULSE MOBILE DENTAL SERVICES
(865) 804-2465
Serves several counties by traveling to provide dental
services on a sliding scale fee for insured and uninsured children and adults.
(423) 586-4231
American Diabetes Association, cancer support group,
childbirth classes,
education/community outreach, infant care, rehabilitation
services, senior class, social services, medical care, behavioral health
REMOTE AREA MEDICAL
(865) 579-1530
Free vision care provided during weekend clinics staffed
by volunteer providers. Clinics may be requested by county health departments
and other social service agencies. Unemployed, uninsured and low-income people
are served. No charge for services.
8. Food and clothing:
ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES
Provides grocery relief and financial support. Groceries
are sold in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $25 per unit. Feeds
a family of four for about one week. Accepts Food Stamps.
Host sites:
New Beginning
Church
(865) 484-0055
(865) 475-0851
CENTRAL SERVICES
(423) 586-9431
Provides emergency assistance.
DAILY BREAD COMMUNITY KITCHEN
(423) 581-7733
Food pantry for families in need.
DOUGLAS-CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY
(423) 587-4500
534 E. First North St.
Emergency assistance to low income clients in the form of
vouchers for food, rent, mortgage, utilities.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES-FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
(423) 585-1444
Families First Program, Food Stamps, TNCARE.
Or 1-866-588-4211. Teleinterpreter
and Spanish speaking staff available. One-stop
referral and assistance for financial, utility, and many other needs.
HAMBLEN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT-WIC PROGRAM
(423) 586-6431
Immunizations, vital statistics, WIC, communicable disease
program, family planning program, child healthcare program, nutritional
counseling, environmental services, TennCare revivification/enrollment.
CENTRAL SERVICES
(423) 586-9431
Provides emergency assistance.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
(423) 587-9763
New and used clothing, furniture and household items
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