Mental Health Resources

• For suicide emergencies dial 911 or 988 as appropriate  to be connected to the Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line, available 24 hours a day/365 days a year.  This is a resource for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.   All calls are routed to a trained crisis counselor in your area, who will provide you support and guidance, and work to connect you with appropriate community supports.

•  Call the National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.

24/7 Mobile Crisis Line

• If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call now for confidential help from a mental health professional in your area.

• 855-CRISIS-1 or 855-274-7471.

• If this is not an emergency, call our Helpline at 800-560-5767 or email OCA.TDMHSAS@tn.gov.

“A Friend Asks” App

Audience: School Counselors, Principals, Teachers

Website: https://jasonfoundation.com/get-involved/student/a-friend-asks-app/

A Friend Asks” is a FREE smartphone app that helps provide the information, tools, and resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. Education is the key to prevention.

The “A Friend Asks” App contains the following information:

• warning signs of suicidal ideation       

• how to help a friend

• how to get help now

• what to do and what not to do

• the B1 Program                                                      

School counselors at CBMS also provide suicide prevention information through health classes.

• Parent referral to Cedar Bluff Middle Grade Level School Counselor click here

• Knox County has also partnered with Helen Ross McNabb to offer independent counseling services to students on campus.  There is a full time Helen Ross McNabb therapist with an office at CBMS.  If interested in this service, please  complete a referral to the grade level School Counselor by clicking here.

• Psychologytoday.com offers a search tool to find a therapist specific to your needs

• Consult pediatrician for referrals

• Consult insurance company for referrals for therapists covered by your insurance

• Consult family and friends for personal recommendations