NE TN GROWSS

Growing Resilience and Optimal Wellness
through Strong Starts

Support from the Start

Bringing emotional and mental health care to families across Northeast Tennessee.

NE TN GROWSS connects families in rural Northeast Tennessee with trusted mental health support — right through your OB or pediatrician’s office through the Healthy Steps Program.

We provide telehealth services, local community health workers (CHWs), and help finding the resources you need to thrive — from pregnancy to preschool.

✅ Free or low-cost support

✅ Local, friendly helpers
✅ Private, secure, and close to home

✅ Currently available to families in 3 counties — Claiborne, Cocke, and Jefferson — with plans to expand to 6 more counties soon!

Who We Help

Pregnant + Postpartum Parents

Families with babies, toddlers, or preschoolers

Grandparents raising little ones

Foster or adoptive families

Service Area

How it Works

Ready for Support?

We’re here for you. Whether you’re welcoming a new baby, raising toddlers, or just need someone to talk to — we’ve got your back.

Community Providers

NE TN GROWSS is built on trusted partnerships — and we’re inviting pediatricians, OB/GYNs, birth centers, and community service providers to join us. Whether you’re referring families or collaborating on outreach, your partnership makes a lasting impact.

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