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

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

Tara Hall
RISE Navigator
Counties: Hancock and Hawkins
423-360-9060
Tara.Hall@tn.gov

Brandon Grueso
RISE Navigator
County: Wilson
615-979-3968
Brandon.Grueso@tn.gov

Jermonde Bey
RISE Navigator
County: Rutherford
615-925-0041
Jermonde.Bey@tn.gov

Sandra Meeks
RISE Navigator
Counties: Grundy, Marion, Sequatchie
423-483-7689
Sandra.Meeks@tn.gov

Caitlyn Tate 
RISE Navigator
Counties: McMinn, Meigs, Rhea
423-362-6252
Rhea County Health Department: 423-775-7819
Meigs County Health Department: 423-334-5185
McMinn County Health Department: 423-745-7431
Caitlyn.Tate@tn.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).