Linkage to Care

Many people with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) often come from underserved communities, have low educational attainment and socioeconomic status, and lack access to healthcare. Following the philosophy that there is no wrong door to receive help for SUD, ORCO has developed and expanded Navigation Programs to link people with SUD to the appropriate treatment or social services available in Tennessee. These navigators are in different settings such as hospitals, corrections, and EMS agencies. RISE (Recovery, Information, Support, and Engagement) Navigators are available at select local health departments, see below map for specific locations.

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Contact

 Jermonde Bey
RISE Navigator
Rutherford County Health Department
Jermonde.Bey@tn.gov

McKayla Gallaher
RISE Navigator
Roane County
McKayla.Gallaher@tn.gov
865-354-1220

Caitlyn Tate
RISE Navigator
McMinn, Meigs, and Rhea County Health Departments
Caitlyn.Tate@tn.gov

Keith Burgess
RISE Navigator
Shelby County 
keith.burgess@shelbycountytn.gov

Helping Patients Navigate the System

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Find Help Now TN is a publicly accessible website that provides near-real-time information on substance abuse treatment facilities across Tennessee. Users can search for treatment options based on 1) location, 2) type of treatment, 3) payment method, and 4) current facility availability (i.e., whether they are accepting new patients).