ICARE Union County

01/30/2026

Feeling safe and supported at home helps
kids thrive. Check out these tips for building
with your kids: nih.gov/sites/
default/files/2024-12/social-bond-kids-checklist.pdf

01/28/2026

💚Breakfast & Outreach for Union County’s Unhoused Community 💚
On FEBRUARY 1, 2026, we’re coming together to support our unhoused neighbors during Union County’s Point-in-Time Count—a critical effort that helps ensure our community receives the resources it needs.
📍 4005 Maynardville Highway
⏰ Drop-in between 10 AM – 2 PM
☕🥞 What’s being offered:
• Hot breakfast
• Cold-weather supplies (gloves, socks, blankets, toboggans, hot hands) provided by the Union County Opioid Abatement Board
• Hygiene bags provided by Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless
• Gift cards provided by Shiloh Recovery Services for each person who completes the survey
• Connections to Cedar Recovery, ICARE Union County, the Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist, and other community partners
🤝 Community Partners Include:
Union County Opioid Abatement Board, Shiloh Recovery Services, Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless, Cedar Recovery, ICARE Union County, and other local service providers working together to meet people where they are.
🚐 Need a ride?
Transportation can be provided if needed. Please reach out so we can help make sure no one is left out.
📞 Contact:
Samantha Brantley Smith
865-705-3157
samantha.brantley@unioncountytn.gov
Every voice matters. Every count matters. Every person matters.
Please share this post to help us reach those who may need support. 💚

01/28/2026

You don’t have to walk this journey alone.
Peer-based recovery support and community centers connect people who get it—sharing lived experience, hope, and strength in recovery. Union County offers peer support services, so help is available right here in our community. Don’t be afraid to reach out.
You can also find national resources through SAMHSA: samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment

01/27/2026

💚Breakfast & Outreach for Union County’s Unhoused Community 💚
On FEBRUARY 1, 2026, we’re coming together to support our unhoused neighbors during Union County’s Point-in-Time Count—a critical effort that helps ensure our community receives the resources it needs.
📍 4005 Maynardville Highway
⏰ Drop-in between 10 AM – 2 PM
☕🥞 What’s being offered:
• Hot breakfast
• Cold-weather supplies (gloves, socks, blankets, toboggans, hot hands) provided by the Union County Opioid Abatement Board
• Hygiene bags provided by Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless
• Gift cards provided by Shiloh Recovery Services for each person who completes the survey
• Connections to Cedar Recovery, ICARE Union County, the Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist, and other community partners
🤝 Community Partners Include:
Union County Opioid Abatement Board, Shiloh Recovery Services, Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless, Cedar Recovery, ICARE Union County, and other local service providers working together to meet people where they are.
🚐 Need a ride?
Transportation can be provided if needed. Please reach out so we can help make sure no one is left out.
📞 Contact:
Samantha Brantley Smith
865-705-3157
samantha.brantley@unioncountytn.gov
Every voice matters. Every count matters. Every person matters.
Please share this post to help us reach those who may need support. 💚

‼️PLEASE NOTE EVENT IS FEBRUARY 1st at the same time as on the flyer‼️
💚Breakfast & Outreach for Union County’s Unhoused Community 💚
On FEBRUARY 1, 2026, we’re coming together to support our unhoused neighbors during Union County’s Point-in-Time Count—a critical effort that helps ensure our community receives the resources it needs.
📍 4005 Maynardville Highway
⏰ Drop-in between 10 AM – 2 PM
☕🥞 What’s being offered:
• Hot breakfast
• Cold-weather supplies (gloves, socks, blankets, toboggans, hot hands) provided by the Union County Opioid Abatement Board
• Hygiene bags provided by Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless
• Gift cards provided by Shiloh Recovery Services for each person who completes the survey
• Connections to Cedar Recovery, ICARE Union County, the Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist, and other community partners
🤝 Community Partners Include:
Union County Opioid Abatement Board, Shiloh Recovery Services, Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless, Cedar Recovery, ICARE Union County, and other local service providers working together to meet people where they are.
🚐 Need a ride?
Transportation can be provided if needed. Please reach out so we can help make sure no one is left out.
📞 Contact:
Samantha Brantley Smith
865-705-3157
samantha.brantley@unioncountytn.gov

Every voice matters. Every count matters. Every person matters.
Please share this post to help us reach those who may need support. 💚m

01/26/2026

Conversations about relationship abuse aren’t easy,
but you don’t have to have all the answers. Listening
and respecting the choices of the person you’re
concerned about can make a real difference. Learn
more: thehotline.org/support-others/talk-about-abuse

01/25/2026

The Office of Housing Stability has announced that Eternal Life Harvest Center will be open as a warming center tonight, Jan. 24, 2026. Other warming centers and shelters have consolidated services in the N. Broadway area and have capacity to shelter more than 600 people tonight.

On Sunday night, all warming centers are expected to be open again with the hope that volunteers can travel more safely and food donations can get to the additional locations.

Volunteer and donation opportunities listed at https://knoxtnhousing.org/warming-centers.html

01/24/2026

**Jan. 24 update**
Eternal Life Harvest Center is open as a warming center.

Churches and nonprofits coordinating with the Office of Housing Stability are providing warming centers when temperatures are below 25 degrees. This is the schedule for Jan. 23 - 25, with updates to come over the weekend. Note that Knoxville Area Transit will provide free rides starting at 3 p.m. each day warming centers are open.

Eternal Life Harvest Center
Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Volunteer Ministry Center
The Salvation Army of Knoxville
ReLaunch Back Into Life
Church Street United Methodist Church

01/23/2026

Union County E-911 has implemented storm readiness procedures in advance of this weekend’s anticipated winter weather. Following Governor Lee’s declaration of a state of emergency, backup power systems have been fueled and tested at all radio repeater sites to ensure communications are uninterrupted. 911 operations will remain fully staffed and monitored, with redundant systems in place to maintain service continuity throughout the storm. Residents are encouraged to take appropriate precautions, prepare for possible power outages, and limit travel to essential needs as conditions are expected to deteriorate over the weekend.

01/22/2026

✨ You’re Invited: Faith & Healing Forum ✨
Mental health and substance use affect every community—and stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to healing.
Join us for an open, honest conversation focused on faith, understanding, and practical ways we can support one another. This forum will explore how stigma shows up, how it impacts individuals and families, and how our community can help break those barriers and improve access to care and recovery.
🫶🏻Union County Recovery Court/Shiloh Recovery Services🫶🏻
📅 January 22, 2025
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 4005 Maynardville Hwy, Maynardville, TN 37807
☕ Light refreshments provided
This is a safe space for learning, listening, and healing—whether you’re personally affected, love someone who is, or simply want to be part of the solution.
💙 All are welcome.
Please share and help us spread the word.

01/21/2026

Important Update:
Due to current circumstances, the unhoused breakfast event has been postponed until Sunday, February 1.
If you or someone you know is unhoused and in need of warm items (coats, blankets, gloves, etc.) before Friday, please reach out to us directly so we can help.
Please share this post widely to help spread the word. We do not want anyone coming out on Saturday for their safety, and want to ensure everyone has what they need ahead of time.
Thank you for your understanding and for caring for our community. 💙