HEALTH
THE SAINT MARY'S MOBILE CLINIC FROM KNOXVILLE:
FREE MEDICAL CHECK UPS, lab work, etc., at two locations in Sevier County: St. Mary Catholic Church (304 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738), every 4th Thursday of the month from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, and Holy Cross Catholic Church (144 Wears Valley Dr., Pigeon Forge) the second Wednesday of the month from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
You must call to set up an appointment at: 865-212-5570 with your complete name, date of birth, telephone number, and address, For appointments in Spanish, please call the office and ask for "Spanish please".
MOUNTAIN HOPE GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC:
Located at 312 Prince Street in Sevierville, offers quality primary medical and limited dental care for those who live or work in Sevier County, but have no medical insurance. To book an appointment, please call 865-774-7684. To learn more about Mountain Hope, visit them at www.mountainhope.org.
Mountain Hope Good Sheppard Mobile Medical Clinic. Hope in Motion!
We are pleased to announce our Mobile Medical Clinic is here! Our Mobile Medical Clinic (MMC) is aimed at bringing essential healthcare services directly to our community that cannot make it to our Clinics. . Here you can find:
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Convenient Access: Our Mobile Medical Clinic will travel to various locations, making it easier for you to receive care close to home.
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Comprehensive Services: From routine check-ups to mental health support, our mobile clinic will provide a wide range of services.
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Experienced Providers: Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals will be on board to offer personalized, compassionate care.
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Community Focused: We aim to serve underserved areas, ensuring that all members of our community can benefit from our services.
Locations:
CROSS Food Ministries on the First Tuesday of the month, room 9:30am - 2:30pm (406 Boyds Creek Highway, Seymour)
Kodak Helping Hands at The Crossing Church in Kodak on the Fourth Tuesday of the month from 12:00pm - 4:00pm (2941 Douglas Dam Road, Kodak)
Lighting the Way Thrift Store and Food Pantry, from 10:00am - 4:00pm every Third Thursday (173 E. Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge)
First Baptist Church Ministry Village, from 9:00am - 1:00pm every Third Tuesday of the Month (317 Parkway, Sevierville)
Call to make an appointment 865-774-7684. We speak Spanish.
RURAL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC:
“Better Care for a Better Life” They accept patients that have NO insurance, private insurance, TennCare, CoverKids and Cover TN and Medicare. They have bilingual staff. They provide all kind of services such as: Family practice, prenatal care and delivery, sick and well care for kids, birth control, behavioral health, laboratory testing, specialty referrals, immunizations, patient health education and outreach, after hours on-call physician, in patient care at hospital and substance abuse treatment. Visit them at www.ruralmedicalservices.org They have 5 Centers to call: Chestnut Hill Center 865-509-6611, Newport Center 423-623-1057, Parrottsville Center 423- 625-1170, Cosby Center 423-487-2222 and Grassy Fork Center 423-487-2249
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER OF SEVIERVILLE.:
OUR MINISTRY APPROACH IS TO TOUCH ON THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THOSE WE SERVE BY:
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PHYSICAL: We provide physical needs by offering material assistance to those needing a hand-up, men’s resources, community referrals, pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and STI Testing.
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EMOTIONAL: We provide emotional needs by offering clients options to make an informed decision, a listening ear, mentoring program, and life skills. This is many times during the duration of her pregnancy and her support person and after the child is born as long as the family needs support.
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SPIRITUAL: We provide the spiritual needs by offering our clients an optional 12-week bible study (Embrace Grace), ongoing devotional, sharing who they are in Christ by being loving, compassionate, non-judgmental, by offering life-affirming alternatives to abortion, to promote God’s plan for sexual purity, and to offer God’s restoration to those who are hurting from past abortions.
Sevierville Clinic: 800 Park Road, Sevierville, TN 37862 Phone: (865) 428-4673 Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9 - 2 PM (On Mondays we have a Spanish interpreter).
WOMEN INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC):
This program is offered to pregnant women and new Moms up to six months after delivery, breastfeeding Moms up to one year after delivery, infant and children under the age of five years who live in Tennessee and meet income and program eligibility and guidelines. This Program provides food instruments which can be used at local stores to purchase mil, cereal, juice, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, whole gran breads, dry beans, fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables, infant formula, baby food and infant cereal. WIC also offers breastfeeding guidance and support, healthy eating education, and referral for a variety of services. We are located at the Sevier County Health Department (719 Middle Creek Rd, Sevierville). Call for an appointment 865-453-1032. Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
TENNCARE DIAPER BENEFIT - TENNCARE AND COVERKIDS MEMBERS UNDER AGE TWO (ONLY) QUALIFY FOR UP TO 100 DIAPRS A MONTH AT NO COST OR COPAY.
You do not need a prescription; simply present your child’s pharmacy ID card at the counter. If your child is a newborn without a card, the pharmacy can use the mother’s pharmacy ID card or Social Security number.
TennCare will cover popular diaper brands and offer a variety of diaper types to meet your family’s needs. For more information on diaper brans and types, visit TN.gov/TennCare/diapers. Your pharmacy may not stock all the brans covered or have a stocked supply of your preferred brand. You may want to call your pharmacy ahead of time.
Here is a list of the pharmacies covering Sevier County:
PIGEON FORGE FOOD CITY PHARMACY #665 665 3064 TEASTER LN PIGEON FORGE TN 37868 (865) 505-8329
SEVIERVILLE PREFERRED PHARMACY SEVIERVILLE 1024 MIDDLE CREEK RD., SUITE 1 SEVIERVILLE TN 37862 (865) 366-1770
SEVIERVILLE FOOD CITY PHARMACY #667 667 741 DOLLY PARTON PARKWAY SEVIERVILLE TN 37864 (865) 908-5018
SEVIERVILLE FOOD CITY PHARMACY #668 668 2339 NEWPORT HIGHWAY SEVIERVILLE TN 37862 (865) 908-8695
SEYMOUR FOOD CITY PHARMACY #644 644 11503 CHAPMAN HWY SEYMOUR TN 37865 (865) 579-4728
SEYMOUR SEYMOUR ADVALUE PHARMACY 10721 CHAPMAN HWY SUITE 6 SEYMOUR TN 37865 (865) 577-0471
KODAK FOOD CITY PHARMACY #609 609 2946 WINFIELD DUNN PARKWAY KODAK TN 37764 (865) 933-4676
THE SEVIER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CARE COORDINATION AND HOME VISITATION PROGRAM (CHANT):
Services provide referrals and resources that impact pregnancy, child, and maternal health outcomes. Pregnant, postpartum adolescents and women, children under the age of 5, TennCare Kids and Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs are all eligible. This voluntary program benefits the entire family. Our communication is via phone and mail and we have interpreter services available if needed. We welcome everyone eligible to participate in this personal, educational, and impactful program. Sarrah Guy is the Care Coordination Supervisor for Sevier county. To speak with her or make a referral, please call 865-453-1032 ext. 6222. CHANT@Knoxcounty.org
DENTAL COVERAGE SERVICES:
Our Health Department does not have a dentist, but other places do, such as Blount County Health Department (301 Mchee Street, Maryville TN 37801 Phone 865-983-4582, Hamblem County Health Department (331 W Main St. A, Morristown, TN 37814, pone # 423-586-6431) and Anderson County Health Department (712 N ain St., Clinton, TN 37716 Phone # 865-425-8803). Please call to make an appointment.
LMU DENTAL CLINIC:
For Dental Clinic: 865-370-2128, for Dental Hygiene: 865-370-2167
Dental Clinic: 1705 St. Mary Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
Dental Hygiene Clinic: 1718 St. Mary Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
General dentistry services include Dental exams, dental hygiene, and extractions.
Restorative dentistry services include crowns, root canals, fillings, bridges, dentures, and partials.
Due to the high volume of calls, please be prepared to leave a voicemail with all of your information. A representative will call you back as soon as possible to schedule your appointment.
RAM CLINICS (Remote Area Medical):
Over the past 35 years, Remote Area Medical has provided free medical, dental, vision, and veterinary care to hundreds of thousands of people through the operation of pop-up clinics. RAM operates its clinics in communities large and small, both in the United States and abroad. RAM continues to prioritize the safety and health of patients, volunteers, and staff. Please be sure to check your specific clinic locations for important updates and announcements. https://www.ramusa.org/clinicschedule/ ALL CLINICS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
EAST TN 2-1-1 REFERRAL:
Toll Free: 866-588-4211 or 865-215-4211. Referral services connecting individuals with vital community resources they need.
FREE MAMOGRAMS:
Paint the Mountains Pink is a program that:
Creates awareness about the importance of mammography and early detection. Provides FREE mammograms for those who live or work in Sevier county and cannot afford one. Criteria for a FREE mammogram: Female, age 35 or older. Resident or employed in Sevier County (with a valid Social Security number). No health insurance or financial means to pay for a screening mammogram. Have not had a screening mammogram in the last 12 months. LeConte Medical Center 740 Middle Creek Rd., Suite 106, Sevierville, TN 37862. No need to have a Social Security. Call to schedule your appointment at 865-446-8000.
TENNCARE - MEDICAID - TN HEALTH CAMPAIGN:
One stop for all your insurance needs:
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Children under age 21
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Women who are pregnant
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Parents or caretakers of a minor child (The child must live with you and be a close relative.)
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Individuals who need treatment for breast or cervical cancer
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People who get an SSI check (Supplemental Security Income)
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People who have gotten both an SSI check and a Social Security check in the same month at least once since April, 1977 AND who still get a Social Security check. To apply please visit: tenncareconnect.tn.gov
For renewals and subscriptions, please contact Silvia Calzadilla (865-384-2404).
PREGNANCY HELP CENTER & PREGNANCY HELP CLINIC IN KNOXVILLE (CCET):
We understand the challenges of facing an unplanned pregnancy. You don’t have to face this alone. We are here for you with free, confidential, and non-judgmental support. Learn the facts and make a well-informed, confident decision.
119 Dameron Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 212-4942 or pregnancyhelp@ccetn.org
24 hour Helpline 877-990-4673
Free Pregnancy Testing. Friendship & Emotional Support. Non-Judgmental & Caring Advice. Medical, Legal & Community Referrals. Pregnancy & Prenatal Information. Adoption Information & Services. Pregnancy Options Information. Pregnancy & Parenting Education. Material Assistance. Post-Abortion Counseling. Online classes
FREE BREAST PUMP:
Clients on Tenn-Care are eligible to receive a FREE electric double breast pump.
Request a prescription from your doctor. Go online to www.aeroflow.com. Call the number on the website. Request an electric double breast pump. They will mail it to you.
A STEP AHEAD FOUNDATION:
Is working with area providers to issue family planning at NO cost to families. No Social Security is needed.
Women text 865-657-8372 (English or Spanish) with what they are needing. Someone will reach back out to them and schedule an appointment. They are a Knoxville-based non-profit that offers free birth control and removes barriers to long-acting, reversible contraception like IUDs, the shot, and implants for effective, safe, and free birth control.•
Services:
Annual check-up and pelvic exam. STI and pregnancy testing, if needed. Pap smear, if needed.
Removal of old birth control, if needed.
Client's choice of birth control (hormonal or nonhormonal IUD, implant, depo provera shot, or the pill);
Check-up visit 6 weeks after placement of IUD or Implant, if needed
Transportation to/from appointment(s)
You can choose from Mountain Hope Clinic or Rural Medical Services locations in Sevier County
SEVIER COUNTY LIONS CLUB:
They are here to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs. From performing hands-on service projects to providing emergency assistance, our programs improve our communities and protect the environment. We are your neighbors and friends. If you are interested in becoming a Lion: Visit our web site: seviercountylions.wordpress.com Call us at 865-446-0757, email us at: SevierLions@gmail.com.
We have the LOW COST Vision Clinics, as well as different projects to support organizations that take care of children and the elderly.
If you are in need of glasses, please contact Frank at 865-654-7691. He speaks Spanish.
TENNESSEE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED LIVING PROGRAM:
We provide direct one-on-one in home training to individuals with significant vision loss. Our Rehabilitation Instructors teach individuals how to use adaptive techniques or adaptive equipment to continue or resume some of their daily living tasks regardless of their vision loss. We cannot assist with the purchase of prescription glasses or other treatments Please contact: Jennifer Brown | Rehabilitation Teacher Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired 520 West Summit Hill Drive, Suite 301 Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 865-403-1557 Jennifer.Brown@tn.gov
EMORY VALLEY CENTER:
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been serving children and adults with disabilities in the East Tennessee area for 65 years. We have the following FREE programs: Katie Beckett Program, Early Intervention, Early Learning Center, Community Integration, Family Support Program, Personal Assistance, Residential Programs, Workforce Development and Behavioral Health Center. Please contact us at: 865-483-4385 723 Emory Valley Rd., Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Daniel Vargas-Raidi al 865-813-0577 or e-mail daniel.vargas-raidi@evcmail.org. He speaks Spanish
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNEESSEE:
Provides services for individuals with epilepsy and their families; educate/teach the community about causes, myths, ways to prevent epilepsy, etc. Please contact: Pam Hugues 865-522-4991, pam@efeasttn.org
SPARK:
Spark provides loans of durable medical equipment including items such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, crutches, etc. These items provide mobility and caregiver assistance for individuals and service providers.
Address: 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN 37920 Phone: (865) 219-0130
Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm, Friday: 9 am to 12 pm
Email: Fcalizto@sparktn.org (He also speaks Spanish)
HEALTHY FAMILIES EAST TENNESSEE (HFET):
It is a free and voluntary, child abuse prevention, home visitation program that offers education and support services to new or expecting families. HFET offers weekly home visits that include evidence-based curriculum, parenting support services and resource linkage to community resources to help strengthen families.
Families in this program have access to a food bank, baby necessities and safety items such as car seats and cribs.
Enrollment occurs when the family is pregnant, or before the youngest child is 3 months old and families are eligible to participate until the target child is 5 years old. Being a first-time parent is preferred, but it is not a requirement for eligibility. We accept Spanish speaking referrals, using a translator device.
To set up an appointment, please call Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 865-329-5808, or visit Healthyfamiliesamerica.org.
ARC OF TENNESSEE:
A family-based organization committed to securing for all people with mental retardation or other disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they live, learn, work, and play. They empower and support individuals and their families through advocacy and education services. They encourage and promote inclusion within communities across the state of individuals with mental retardation and other disabilities as they live, learn, work and play. 3000 North Central, Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 524-1311
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER:
Provides information and referral, peer support advocacy, and independent living skills training for persons with disabilities.
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 120, Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 637-3666
(865) 637-6796 TTY (for deaf only)
EASTER SEALS:
Provides equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, must be referred by an agency or physician.
Breda Drive, Knoxville, TN (865) 688-5080
TENNESSEE’S EARLY INTERVENTION SYSTEM (TEIS):
Tennessee's Early Intervention System is a (federally funded) voluntary educational program for families with children birth through age two with disabilities or developmental delays.
Serves all counties in the Smoky Region. To make a referral contact 1-800-852-7157.
TENNESSEE INFANT PARENT SERVICE (TIPS School):
TIPS is a statewide home-based program for the families of preschoolers having hearing loss, vision loss, multiple challenges, a diagnosed condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay. TIPS also provide a link between the child’s home-based program and childcare environment. Serving children ages birth through three.
2726 Island Home Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3099
SMILE ON 60+:
A statewide program that provides oral care services and education to Tennessee’s low-income seniors who are 60 and over. Mountain Hope Good Shepherd is now serving Sevier County seniors.
Call 800-509-6055.
Clients are expected to contribute a $25.00 facility fee per visit.
SEVIER UNITED WELCOMES YOU
Sevier United helps impoverished individuals/families and immigrants that live in Sevier County. We are here to serve Sevier County impoverished individuals/families through our various programs and partnerships.
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Emergency Resource Assistance
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Resource Connections
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Education
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Interpreter and Translation Assistance
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Assistance with Needs of Sevier County Schools
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
We have been called Sevier County’s Community Caseworkers and County Resource Network.
OUR MISSION
What We Believe In:
The Mission Statement of SEVIER UNITED is to help impoverished individuals/families and immigrants that live in Sevier County by providing emergency supplies, language assistance, as well as connection to resources and education, giving them the skill and knowledge needed to become self-sustaining and culturally integrated members of our community.
VISION STATEMENT
Sevier United seeks to provide a reliable place where impoverished individual/families and immigrants who live in Sevier County can find connection and support while being treated with dignity and respect.
WHO WE ARE
We are a nonprofit community agency stemming from a Sevier County Outreach Committee, established by the Sevier County Health Department in 2017. We are dedicated to helping impoverished individuals/families and immigrants that live in Sevier County. We are enthusiastic to find and share resources, build relationships, and have a network of volunteers and partners. Our goal is for this center to help create and foster a spirit of understanding and cooperation among all the residents of Sevier County. We were granted 501(c)(3) status in July 2022.
