Community Resources
Kendra Ballard, MSMHC
Polk County Schools
Counseling & Behavior Support
(813)294-2423
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
TN Department of Children's Services (REPORT ALL CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT)
(877) 237-0004 or (800) 422-4453
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CRISIS HOTLINE
REPORT Harm to Self or Harm to Others to
Youth Villages
(866) 791-9225
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CRISIS TEXT LINE
741-741
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SUICIDE HOTLINE
(800) SUI-CIDE
(800) 784-2433
(877) 542-SAFE
(800) 273-TALK
TEXT LINE: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
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KidCentral TN- HELP for Parents
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briLIFE
423 Central Avenue
Cleveland, TN 37311
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Regional Intervention Program (RIP)
(423) 339-6781
A parent-implemented, professionally supported program for young children and their families who are experiencing challenging behaviors
Cleveland, TN
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Harbor Safe House Family Violence Program
3680 Michigan Avenue Rd. NE
Cleveland, TN
(423) 479-9339
http://tn211.mycommunitypt.com/
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Polk County Human Resources Agency
(423) 949-4695
(800) 852-6155
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United Way Helpline
(423) 800-8008 M-F 9am-5pm
http://tn211.mycommunitypt.com/index.php/contact-us
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Benton Family Health Care Center
6784 US Hwy 411
Benton, TN
(423) 338-2831
(423) 338-8995
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People Helping People
Clothing Bank, Food Distribution, Community Kitchen, Medical Supplies/Equipment, Crisis Care, Learning Center (PreK Childcare)
184 Mull Rd
Benton, TN
(423) 299-9062
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Family Promise Program
Provides food, shelter, and support services to homeless families when possible. There is a waiting list.
Cleveland, TN
(423) 650-4106
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Centerstone School-Based Counseling
(TennCare only)
Lauren Ray Young (423) 208-8529
Crisis (800) 681-7444
Beth Secress - Benton area schools
Jeremy Barker- Basin area schools
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Centerstone Outpatient Clinic
4160 N. Ocoee St. Suite 8
Cleveland, TN
(423) 464-4357
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SETHRA Transportation Service
Benton area (423) 338-2335
Basin area (423) 496-2544
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Mental Health Cooperative (TennCare)
2544 Dalton Pike SE
Cleveland, TN
(423) 728-6400 Office
(855) 274-7471 Crisis
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Trinity Behavioral Medicine (Psychologist)
4363 Ocoee St. N Suite 3
Cleveland, TN
(423) 464-6272
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Lee University Marriage & Family Counseling Center
(423) 614-8112
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Health Connect America
Athens, TN
(423) 252-0871
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Omni Community Health (TennCare)
Angel Berrios (423) 715-0557
Winter Bunch (423) 298-6934
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Bradley County Health Department (TennCare)
Dental Care for Children
(423) 728-7020
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KARIS Dental Care for Adults
(423)- 457-8024
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Suicide Prevention Info Online:
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The Jason Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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Hope Line for Teenagers on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Hopeline4Teens
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National Suicide Prevention Lifelife
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
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Camelot Care Center Counseling (TennCare)
Lisa Terrell
(423) 476-3799
(800) 896-4754
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Blue Ridge Psychological Services
Grief/Loss Individual and Group Counseling
Dr. Kyle Raque (Psychologist)
(706) 455-2490
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Nancy Chancey (Counselor)
Blue Ridge, GA
(706) 455-4353
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Nancy O'Dell (Counselor)
(Blue Care) Murphy, NC
(828) 361-5631
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Play Therapy and Counseling Center of North Georgia, LLC
Kim McFarland, LCSE, RPT-S, CAS
Works with children, teens and families
Therapy dog available
Accepts most insurance and Medicaid
Young Harris, GA
(706) 994-3330
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Georgia Center for Anxiety
Jim McFarland, MSW, LCSW, CACTP
For adults and teens; specialized in anxiety and stress conditions and depressive disorders
Accepts most insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare
Young Harris, GA (706) 994-7445
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Dr Cassandra Simms (Psychiatrist)
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 476-3711
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Constance Ratcliff (Psychologist)
Cleveland, TN
(423) 650-3375
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June Young (Psychologist)
(423) 479-5053
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Dr. Mark Jennings (Psychiatrist)
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 443-4336
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Traverse Counseling
Cleveland, TN
(423) 310-8206
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Restoration Counseling Services
Amanda Shelton
Athens, TN
(423) 507-8826
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Courtney Ferguson (BlueCare/TennCare)
Aptitude Behavioral Services, LLC
3505 Adkisson Drive NW Stuie 156
Cleveland, TN
(423) 438-1372
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Heather Carver (BlueCare/Private Ins.)
Anchor Family Counseling
3505 Adkisson Drive Suite 156
Cleveland, TN
(423) 375-8676
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Rachel Joffe (Counselor)
Athens, TN
(423) 799-2475
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Health Management Services
Dr. Tom Biller (Psychologist)
(423) 479-5672
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Transformation Counseling Center
Cleveland, TN
(423) 476-1933
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Roots Counseling Center
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 682-8402
www.rootscounselingcenter.com/who-we-are
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Siskin Children's Institute
(For children with special needs)
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 648-1700
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Signal Centers Child Care Service
(For children with special needs)
(423) 614-0199
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Bradford Drug Rehabilitation
Substance Abuse help for teens
(423) 892-2639
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Cadas Drug Rehabilitation
Substance Abuse help for teens
(423) 756-7644
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Teen & Adult Challenge
Drug Rehabilitation for teens & adults
(423) 756-5558
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Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous
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