Medical Assistance
Medication / Medical Equipment Assistance
Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic
312 Prince St, Sevierville, TN 37862
https://mountainhope.org
(865) 774-7684
Mental Health Support
Helen Ross McNabb Center of Sevier County
1105 Oak Cluster Dr.
Sevierville, TN 37862
https://mcnabbcenter.org
(865) 429-0557
Emergency Housing / Rent / Utility Assistance
Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Mission (SMARM)
229 Forks of the River Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862
https://smarm.org
(865) 908-3153
Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority
534 East 1st North Street
Morristown, TN 37814
534 East 1st North Street
Morristown, TN 37814
Animal Care
Donations of pet food will be distributed at Sevier Animal Care Center.
Sevier Animal Care Center is the local 501(c)3 non-profit, government-run animal shelter that serves Sevierville, Sevier County, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
1040 Dolly Parton Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862
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www.sevieranimalcarecenter.com
(865) 465-6300
Donations will ONLY be distributed during the hours of operation below:
Hours of Operation
Monday – Saturday 1pm – 5pm
Closed Wednesdays & Sundays (call for assistance if needed)
Senior Assistance
The Sevier County Office on Aging offers mobile meals to homebound seniors over 60 years of age. The cost is on a sliding scale based on the individual’s income. Very low-income seniors may receive their meals at no charge.
Contact:
Vicky Payne
(865) 453-8080 x105
Douglas-Cherokee Meals on Wheels provides hot, home delivered meals to homebound senior’s age 60+. Eligibility is primarily for low income and disabled seniors.
Contact:
(423) 318-6936
(423) 587-4500
Food Ministries
Sevier County Food Ministries
890 Old Knoxville Hwy.
Sevierville, TN 37862
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(865) 428-5182
Hours of Operation
Monday – Tuesday 12pm – 4pm
Thursday – Friday 12pm – 4pm
Sevier County Office of Alcohol and Drug Programs / Sevier County C.A.R.E.S.
The Sevier County Office of Alcohol and Drug Programs and Sevier County C.A.R.E.S., through funding from federal, state, and local government agencies, have formulated an inter-agency framework focused on substance misuse prevention, both primary and tertiary including; medication disposal, medication lockboxes, overdose prevention, and treatment referrals.
125 Court Ave. Suite 103E
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-774-3746
Nicole Ogle, Director Sevier County C.A.R.E.S.
SBA Launches Disaster Assistance for Sevier County Residents Impacted by Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest disaster loans for Sevier County residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene and the subsequent flooding of the French Broad River.
Eligible homeowners can apply for disaster loans up to $500,000 to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are also eligible for up to $100,000 to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed personal property, including automobiles.
Key Loan Information:
- Loan Amounts: Up to $500,000 for homeowners; up to $100,000 for homeowners and renters to repair or replace personal property.
- Interest Rates: As low as 2.813% for homeowners and renters.
- Loan Terms: Up to 30 years, with no interest or payments due until 12 months from the date of the initial disbursement.
- Eligibility: Based on each applicant’s financial condition and disaster-related damages.
Application Deadlines:
- Physical Damage Application Deadline: November 27, 2024
- Economic Injury Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Apply using the link above or contact the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
With recent changes to FEMA’s Sequence of Delivery, residents are now encouraged to simultaneously apply for FEMA grants and SBA low-interest disaster loan assistance to fully recover. FEMA grants can cover necessary expenses not paid by insurance or other sources, while SBA disaster loans are designed for long-term recovery and getting families back to their pre-disaster condition. Do not wait for a FEMA grant decision—apply now to receive additional assistance.