Welcome back to another episode of Bridging Communities. This episode, we sit down with Jeff Shaw, Executive Director of Hope of East Tennessee. Hope of East Tennessee is one of the oldest treatment centers in the state, and Jeff takes us through what is his why, what they do at Hope, and why it’s so important to treat the whole person.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or in need of substance use referral, call or text the TN Redline at 1-800-889-8789 and for mental health resources or crisis, call or text 988. To contact Hope of East Tennessee, call them at 865-482-4826.

Welcome back to another episode of Bridging Communities. In this episode, we introduce our newest prevention coordinator, Wendy Maness. If you would like to get involved with ASAP and help make Anderson County drug-free or request information, go to ASAPofAnderson.org.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or in need of substance use referral, call or text the TN Redline at 1-800-889-8789 and for mental health resources or crisis, call or text 988.

Welcome back to another episode of Bridging Communities, this episode we talk with Kristi Beeler, our regional overdose prevention specialist about what prevention looks like beyond primary prevention. If you would like to get involved with ASAP and help make Anderson County drug-free or to schedule a TN Save a Life training, go to ASAPofAnderson.org.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or in need of substance use referral, call or text the TN Redline at 1-800-889-8789 and for mental health resources or crisis, call or text 988.

This episode was recorded on September 19, 2025.