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Anyone in the Upper Cumberland in need of emotional support can contact the Tennessee Recovery Project. This FEMA sponsored program provides resources for individuals suffering with COVID-19 emotional distress. Program Manager Donna Vize said helping these individuals is challenging because everyone is affected. “We can’t go out in the community and put together support groups and talk to people one ... Read More »

An expected increase in mental health needs this fall in the Putnam County Schools led to the hiring of a new mental health coordinator. New coordinator Shelia Barker will oversee surveying all students and facility once returning to school. Coordinated School Health Supervisor Melanie Bussell said with the tornado and COVID, Putnam County families have been hit hard. “They are ... Read More »

According to Mental Health America, one in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Ashley Lynch serves as a Care Management Supervisor with Cookeville’s Mental Health Cooperative. She said people experience mental health issues every single day. And the stigma about mental health remains real for many. “It’s okay to not be okay,” Lynch said. “So, you ... Read More »