Bridging Communities

Welcome back to another episode of Bridging Communities. In this episode, we sit down with our new care coordinator, Cassidy Newman, as she takes us through what a care coordinator does and gives us a view into her powerful recovery story. This episode left us with a couple of tears, as well as a wonderful reminder of why we do what we do.

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 dive into some of the data that informs our prevention with youth and adults in Anderson County. This includes the TDMHSAS Fatal Overdose Report (2023) and the TN Together Student Survey (’24-’25 School Year). 

Go to ASAPofAnderson.org to learn more about the parent resources, how to talk to your kids, or call us at 865-457-3007 to request resources.

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. In this episode we sit down with Stephanie Strutner, CEO of Prevention Alliance of Tennessee, President of Catalyst Evaluation Group and the founding executive director of ASAP of Anderson. We take a walk down memory lane to learn more about the founding of ASAP as well as explore the importance of evidence-driven prevention and how unique strategies are required for the unique communities that we work in across the state. 

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 week, we sit down with Tony Jackson, the director of Prevention at the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS). We have a candid conversation about why we do what we do, the data that drives our programs statewide, and the progress we have seen in the state of Tennessee.

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! Today we sit down with a familiar face to many in Anderson County, Representative Rick Scarborough. We with him as he starts his first legislative session as a state representative, get his insights on how far Anderson County has grown, and reminisce on how we are shaped by our hometowns.

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis referral for substance use disorder, please call the TN Redline number 24/7 at 1-800-889-9789.

Visit ASAPofAnderson.org to learn more about our organization, find resources, and get involved.

Join us for a special episode of Bridging Communities recorded while in D.C. for CADCA's Leadership Forum. We sit down with Dr. Monty Burks and have a candid discussion on prevention, second chances, recovery, and how to build a better Tennessee for everyone.

Find out more about Every Child TN at https://everychildtn.org and reach out to Monty at [email protected] 

Go to ASAPofAnderson.org to find out more about our initiatives and request resources.

Join us for another episode of Bridging Communities! This week, we’re talking the podcast on the road and sat down with Tennessee Congressman Chuck Fleischmann at his office in D.C. Thank you Representative Fleischmann and his staff for finding time for us to record!

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis help or referral for substance use disorder in the state of Tennessee, please call the TN Redline number 1-800-889-9789.

Go to ASAPofAnderson.org to request resources and find out more on how to get involved with our coalition.

Join us for another episode of Bridging Communities! This episode we will be diving into advocacy and the upcoming advocacy efforts we will be taking part in on the state and federal levels!

Find your representative at Capitol.TN.gov and more information on our website ASAPofAnderson.org.

If you or someone you know is in need of help or referral for substance use treatment, call or text the TN Redline at 1-800-889-9789.

Welcome back to Bridging Communities, a podcast from ASAP of Anderson! This week, we sit down with the Anderson County Health Educator Madison Moore and talk about vaping and tobacco, the problems our youth face, making healthy choices, and more!

If you or someone you know are in need of Substance Use treatment or referral within the state of Tennessee, please call or text the TN Redline at 1-800-889-9789. For mental health help, please call or text 988.

For resources and help with quitting tobacco within the state of Tennessee, please call the TN Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-784-8669) or text "QUIT" to 615-795-0600.

Welcome to the first episode of Bridging Communities in 2025! We're so excited to be back and talking about Dry January, the challenge to not drink any alcohol in the month of January. Join host Shayla Wilson and prevention coordinator Savannah Meade as they discuss the benefits of dry January, where it originated, and normalizing conversations about alcohol.

Follow ASAP of Anderson on social media or check out any of the resources offered at ASAPofAnderson.org.

If you or a loved one are in need of help for Substance Use Disorder call the TN Redline at 1-800-889-9789.