Wellness Support
Mental, emotional, and physical wellness resources for responders and families -- built around privacy, practical next steps, and the realities of service.
Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline -- available 24/7. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Call or text 988Peer & mental health
Confidential peer connection, clinician referrals, and responder-specific mental health programs designed around the culture and demands of public safety work.
Confidential peer support, education, and clinician referrals for first responders and their families. Offers retreats, online resources, and a national network of trained peer supporters.
First responders and family members; confirm current program fit directly with the provider.
Visit FRSNA confidential, 24/7 crisis referral line staffed by first responders and public safety professionals. Connects callers with peer support, treatment, and mental health resources without judgment.
Active and retired law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and their families. Completely confidential.
1-206-459-3020Visit Safe Call NowFree, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance-use support, available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Nationwide support; not a substitute for emergency services.
1-800-662-4357Visit SAMHSAA law enforcement mental health and suicide prevention organization offering peer support training, psychological survival resources, and guidance for officers and agencies.
Law enforcement officers and their families; resources are available nationally.
Visit Badge of LifeDedicated to ending the stigma of first responder suicide through survivor support, education, and advocacy. Provides resources for those who have lost a colleague or family member to suicide.
First responders and their families affected by suicide loss or at-risk situations.
Visit First H.E.L.P.A nonprofit focused on mental health and suicide prevention for first responders and veterans. Provides peer support, awareness campaigns, and community connection.
First responders, veterans, and their families. All services are free.
Visit The X7 ProjectEast Tennessee's largest community mental health provider. Offers outpatient counseling, crisis services, substance use treatment, and psychiatric care for adults and families in Blount County.
Blount County and East Tennessee residents; sliding-scale fees and insurance accepted.
(865) 637-9711Visit McNabb CenterWarrior programs and peer support retreats for first responders and veterans dealing with moral injury, PTSD, and the invisible wounds of service. Faith-informed but open to all.
First responders and veterans; no cost to attend programs.
(832) 205-8550Visit Mighty OaksMental health advocacy and education for first responders. Provides resources on PTSD, depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention tailored to the public safety culture.
All first responders and their families. Free educational resources.
Visit Code GreenFree access to the Headspace meditation and mindfulness app for eligible first responders. Includes guided meditations, sleep tools, and stress-reduction exercises.
Active first responders in the United States. Free with verification.
Visit HeadspaceTennessee law requiring employing agencies to provide peer support programs for first responders. Know your rights: your agency must offer access to peer support, and communications with a peer supporter are legally protected.
All Tennessee law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel.
Learn about your rightsLocal inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services including individual therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and crisis stabilization. Accepts most major insurance plans and offers financial assistance.
Blount County and surrounding area residents. Insurance accepted; financial assistance available.
(865) 977-5600Visit Blount MemorialStatewide network of trained peer support specialists -- active and retired first responders -- available for confidential one-on-one conversations after critical incidents or personal crises. Not therapy; peer-to-peer connection.
All Tennessee first responders. Completely confidential; no documentation required.
(800) 560-5767Find a peer supporterConfidential helpline answered exclusively by retired law enforcement officers. Provides peer support for active and retired officers dealing with stress, trauma, relationship issues, or thoughts of suicide.
Active and retired law enforcement officers and their immediate families.
1-800-267-5463Visit CopLineConfidential peer support helpline for fire and EMS personnel staffed by trained firefighters and paramedics. Provides crisis support, referrals, and a non-judgmental ear from people who understand the job.
Active and retired firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs and their families.
1-888-731-3473Visit Fire/EMS HelplineSubstance use & recovery
Confidential resources for first responders navigating substance use, alcohol dependency, or the path back from addiction -- without career jeopardy.
Provides behavioral health education, suicide prevention, and substance use resources specifically for the fire service. Offers training for departments and confidential referrals for individuals.
Firefighters and fire service personnel nationwide.
Visit FFBHAResidential and outpatient treatment programs designed exclusively for first responders. Addresses PTSD, substance use, and co-occurring disorders in a confidential, peer-informed environment.
Active and retired first responders. Insurance accepted; financial assistance available.
1-888-743-0490Visit First Responder WellnessTennessee's 24/7 substance use crisis and referral line. Trained counselors connect callers with local treatment options, detox resources, and recovery support across the state.
Any Tennessee resident seeking substance use support or treatment referrals.
1-800-889-9789Visit TN REDLINEScience-based, non-12-step addiction recovery program using cognitive-behavioral tools. Free in-person and online meetings. An evidence-based alternative or complement to AA/NA.
Anyone seeking recovery from any addictive behavior. Free to attend.
Visit SMART RecoveryFree, anonymous AA meetings in Blount County and the greater Knoxville area. In-person and online options available. Meeting finder on the website locates times and locations near you.
Anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Meetings are free and anonymous.
Find a meetingFree, anonymous NA meetings in Blount County and the greater Knoxville area. In-person and online options available. No dues or fees.
Anyone with a desire to stop using drugs. Meetings are free and anonymous.
Find a meetingPeer-led recovery support specifically for first responders struggling with alcohol or substance use. Connects members with sober first-responder mentors and confidential group meetings -- without career jeopardy.
Active and retired law enforcement, fire, EMS, and dispatch. Completely confidential.
Visit FRSN RecoveryLocal medically supervised detox, individual counseling, and group therapy for substance use disorders. The closest full-service behavioral health and addiction treatment center to Blount County first responders.
Blount County and surrounding area residents. Insurance accepted; financial assistance available for uninsured patients.
(865) 977-5600Visit Blount MemorialPhysical wellness
Fitness, injury care, occupational health, and long-term physical resilience resources built around the demands of first responder work.
Provides peer support, resources, and guidance for firefighters diagnosed with cancer. Connects members with navigators who have personal experience with occupational cancer in the fire service.
Firefighters and their families dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Free services.
Visit FCSNResearch, training, and wellness resources focused on the occupational health of first responders. Covers cancer prevention, decontamination, fitness, and behavioral health.
First responders and agencies nationwide. Most resources are free.
Visit FRCEConnects law enforcement officers with Brazilian jiu-jitsu academies offering free or heavily discounted training. Improves officer safety through grappling skills while building community relationships.
Active law enforcement officers. Contact local BJJ academies directly.
Visit Adopt a Cop BJJAffordable gym membership with cardio and strength equipment in Maryville. First responders may qualify for discounted membership rates -- ask at the front desk.
Open to all; first responder discount may be available. Confirm current rates at the Maryville location.
Visit Planet Fitness MaryvilleFree cardiovascular health resources, fitness assessments, and wellness tools for firefighters. Cardiac events are the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service -- this program addresses that directly.
Firefighters and fire departments nationwide. Free program.
Visit NVFC Heart ProgramOnline and in-person fitness programming designed for the physical demands of law enforcement, fire, and EMS. Includes strength, cardiovascular, and mobility training with injury-prevention focus.
Active and retired first responders. Subscription-based with first-responder discount.
Visit First Responder FitnessWork-related injury treatment, return-to-duty evaluations, fitness-for-duty exams, and pre-employment physicals. Serves Blount County public safety agencies directly.
Blount County employees and first responders. Workers compensation and most insurance accepted.
(865) 977-5757Visit Occupational HealthOrthopedic and sports medicine care for musculoskeletal injuries common in first responder work -- back injuries, knee and shoulder damage, repetitive stress. Multiple locations serving Blount County.
Any patient; workers compensation and most insurance accepted.
(865) 690-4861Visit KOC OrthoTennessee workers compensation covers medical treatment and wage replacement for first responders injured on duty. Includes presumptive coverage for certain cancers and heart conditions under Tennessee law.
Tennessee first responders injured in the line of duty. File through your agency's HR or risk management office.
(800) 332-2667Learn about workers compFamily support
Support for the spouses, children, and families who carry the weight of the job alongside the responder -- including grief, relationship strain, and the long-term effects of shift work.
Rebuilds the lives of survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Provides peer support, counseling, survivor weekends and camps, and scholarships. No membership fee.
Spouses, children, parents, siblings, and co-workers of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
1-573-346-4911Visit C.O.P.S.Provides surviving families of fallen firefighters with peer support, financial assistance, scholarships, and wellness programming. Hosts an annual memorial weekend.
Surviving families of firefighters who died in the line of duty. Free programs.
1-301-447-1365Visit NFFFResources, community, and support specifically for the families of first responders -- addressing the unique stressors of shift work, trauma exposure, and the emotional labor of life with a responder.
Spouses, partners, and family members of first responders.
Visit First Responder FamiliesFree counseling, financial guidance, and family support services for military families -- also available to many first responders with military service. Covers relationship counseling, parenting, and deployment transitions.
Active duty, Guard, Reserve, and recently separated service members and their families.
1-800-342-9647Visit Military OneSourceLocal outpatient family and couples counseling, child and adolescent therapy, and crisis services. Serves Blount County families dealing with trauma, relationship strain, and the effects of occupational stress.
Blount County and East Tennessee residents. Sliding-scale fees and insurance accepted.
(865) 637-9711Visit McNabb CenterOne-to-one mentorship matching youth with caring adult mentors. Particularly valuable for children in single-parent first-responder households navigating a parent's shift schedule or trauma exposure.
Youth ages 6-18 in East Tennessee; priority given to children in single-parent households or facing adversity.
(865) 524-3323Visit BBBS East TNEmergency grants covering short-term childcare costs for first responders facing unexpected childcare gaps due to critical incidents, injury, or deployment. Applications processed within 48 hours.
Active first responders in financial need due to an emergency situation.
Visit Responder ReliefFaith-based crisis intervention and emotional support for individuals and families in acute distress. Partners with local agencies to provide on-call chaplain response and family counseling referrals.
Any Blount County resident in crisis, including first responder families.
(865) 977-2273Visit Safe HarborFaith & community
Faith-based support, chaplaincy resources, and community connection for first responders seeking meaning, belonging, and spiritual care -- no religious affiliation required.
Warrior programs and peer support retreats for first responders and veterans dealing with moral injury, PTSD, and the invisible wounds of service. Faith-informed but open to all.
First responders and veterans; no cost to attend programs.
(832) 205-8550Visit Mighty OaksFaith-based peer support for veterans and first responders dealing with combat and occupational trauma. Offers local chapters, home groups, and one-on-one outreach.
Veterans and first responders. No religious requirement to participate.
Visit Point ManChristian ministry providing spiritual care, counseling referrals, and community for law enforcement officers and their families. Offers retreats, online resources, and local chapter connections.
Law enforcement officers and their families. Open to all.
Visit Serve & ProtectVolunteer chaplains embedded with Blount County law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies. Available for on-scene support, critical incident debriefs, and confidential pastoral care.
All active Blount County first responders and their immediate families. No religious affiliation required.
(865) 273-5000Contact ChaplaincyNational organization training and credentialing law enforcement chaplains. Provides a chaplain locator, peer support resources, and critical incident response training for agencies.
Law enforcement agencies and individual officers seeking chaplaincy support or training.
Visit ICPCGrief support groups, marriage enrichment retreats, and individual pastoral counseling tailored to first responder families navigating shift work, trauma, and occupational stress.
First responders and families in Blount County. All faiths welcome.
(865) 984-2200Visit Foothills ChurchPastoral care, counseling referrals, and community meals for first responders and their families. Hosts an annual First Responder Appreciation Sunday and offers confidential one-on-one support.
All first responders and families in the Maryville area. No membership required.
(865) 982-1555Visit Maryville FBCConnects Blount County residents with community services including food assistance, utility help, housing support, and crisis intervention. Dial 211 for a live navigator.
All Blount County residents. Free service.
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