East Tennessee Children’s HospitalEarly Intervention of Mental Illness in Pediatric Primary Care Offices There has been a rapid rise in the number of children brought to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital’s (ETCH) Emergency Department (ED) for suicidal ideation. In addition, there has been a nationwide decline in pediatric psychiatrists resulting in significant delays in the treatment of these children. Consequently, there…
YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee ValleyFinding Freedom by Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences The YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley requests funding to develop ACEs-focused recidivism reduction programming for incarcerated women in Anderson and Loudon counties with a focus on the roots of criminal behavior caused by high Adverse Childhood Experiences exposure and childhood trauma. After the success of Freedom Inside,…
YMCA of East TennesseeTeen Trekkers The youth of Union County suffer from a myriad of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as a result of poverty, parent incarceration, and substance abuse. The Union County Juvenile Judge approximates that 10% of all middle and high school students are in the juvenile court system. The YMCA of East Tennessee began the Teen Trekkers program…
The Restoration HouseA Collaborative Approach to Overcoming ACE’s through a Two-Generational Trauma Responsive Strategy for Youth Development The Village, providing afterschool tutoring/homework help, health and fitness activities, faith development, and enrichment activities for elementary, middle, and high school students. The Village provides The Restoration House (TRH) and Emerald Youth Foundation (EYF) the opportunity to partner together to leverage their 41…
The Great School Partnership Charitable TrustKnox County Recovery High School In response to substance misuse amongst Knox County adolescents, the Great Schools Partnership (GSP) and Knox County Schools (KCS) began and continue to lead the preparation for the potential August 2020 opening of a Knox County Recovery High School (RHS). Support from numerous community organizations including representatives from local government,…
Mental Health Association of Middle TennesseeEast Tennessee Youth and Young Adult Suicide Prevention Mental Health America of the MidSouth (MHA), which provides administrative oversight for Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN), seeks a planning grant to support efforts to prevent youth suicide in East Tennessee. TSPN is charged by the governor to teach communities effective suicide prevention/intervention techniques that can be…
Legacy Parks FoundationSharp’s Ridge Playspace The recent Tennessee State Health Plan reports Tennessee obesity rates to exceed the national average and among the highest in the nation. Obesity is a major health threat in East Tennessee and significantly contributes to additional problems including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and more. However, research shows that keeping active can help people stay at…
Knox Area Rescue MinistriesCommunity Healthcare for the Underserved The serious consequences associated with limitations in healthcare access are becoming commonplace and will only increase with the closure of Tennova’s Physician’s Regional Medical Center. The specific issue of overcrowding in emergency rooms (ER) throughout the Knoxville area is now critical. Recently, Fort Sanders was forced to treat patients in hallways due…
InterFaith Health ClinicSaving Smiles “Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” (Miguel de Cervantes) This adage rings true with more than 44% of Knox County adults who have had one or more teeth extracted due to infection. Oral health problems and lack of access to affordable dental care are pressing issues in our community, particularly…
Emory Valley CenterTreatment and Stabilization for Individuals Dual Diagnosed with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness Emory Valley Center (EVC) is one of the few Tennessee agencies selected for participation in a project to develop and implement a treatment program specifically for people who are dual-diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability and a psychiatric disorder. The project, initiated by…