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A message on behalf of the President’s Office

Dear Northeast State Community,

I wanted to update you on where we are in our college’s efforts following Hurricane Helene.

First, all faculty and staff are safe from physical harm. We do have some employees facing difficulties, which we will work to help resolve where we can. Please keep them in your thoughts.

Second, we have aggressively reached out to all students to assess their well-being and needs. As you know, we started Northeast State C.A.R.E.S. to accept donations supporting students impacted by Helene. Northeast State will redistribute all donations to currently enrolled students based on an emergency application process. Those funds have already begun being distributed. We have also encouraged students and let them know that we are here for them and that faculty will allow students the flexibility they need with missed classes or assignments and adjust deadlines to accommodate their recovery.

Donation link: https://givebutter.com/NESCCFlood

Student application link: https://forms.office.com/r/zkzwNEPk6W

Third, we have actively engaged in our community. We asked Unicoi, Carter, and Johnson counties what we could do to help and subsequently started the Northeast State Donation Drive. Deliveries have already been made to both Unicoi and Carter counties. We also expect to help Carter County Schools resolve the need to relocate students from Hampton High School. More to come on that later. Finally, we are in continual communication with the school systems in the affected areas, which center their communities. Whatever they need, we will deliver. Some pictures of those efforts are below.

Thank you for your concern, your compassion, and your generosity. Northeast State will continue to help meet the needs of our neighbors for as long as it takes. In the coming weeks, we expect to transition from providing the needed essentials to helping rebuild what was lost. More to come on that later as well.  

Dr. Jeff McCord
Northeast State President

Relief Resources

Northeast State Donation Drive

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Northeast State invites donations for victims of the hurricane to be made at the college’s campuses during business hours beginning Tuesday, October 1.

Relief supplies requested are:

• Bottled water
• Canned food
• Toiletry items (deodorant, shampoo, body wash, Band Aids, etc.)
• Flashlights
• Manual can openers
• Batteries
• Trash bags
• Gloves (medical and work brand)
• Unopened and unexpired Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and OTC items.
• Rubbing alcohol
• Wet Wipes
• Candles

Donations will be collected at the campus locations listed below. Donations may be made Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Northeast State at Blountville, 2425 Highway 75 (General Studies Atrium)

Northeast State at Elizabethton, 386 Highway 91 (The Bear Den at the front entrance lobby)

Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 300 W. Market St. (main entrance lobby)

Northeast State at Gray, 120 Dillon Court (main entrance lobby)

The public is invited to join us in this effort to support students and communities in need across our region. The Northeast State Foundation has created a website to receive monetary donations to assist victims of Helene. Donations can be made at https://givebutter.com/NESCCFlood.

Northeast State Foundation

Northeast State CARES is accepting donations in support of students impacted by Helene. Northeast State will redistribute all donations based on an emergency application process to currently enrolled students.

Northeast State CARES

The Northeast State CARES (College Aid in Response to an Emergency Situation) Program helps connect students with campus and community emergency resources needed to complete the current semester/program.  Community resource information is available at https://www.northeaststate.edu/resources/community-resources.html. If you require additional help, you may submit your information to Northeast State CARES at https://forms.office.com/r/zkzwNEPk6W through the Request for Assistance form.  Please complete the form to let us know what resources you need.  Requests will be reviewed in the order they are received. Emergency grant funds may be available but are limited, and financial assistance is not guaranteed. Students may contact the Office of Student Life and Engagement, at jmwebb@NortheastState.edu or 423.354.5241 if they are unable to submit a request for assistance online. Individuals participating in the Adult Education Program, RCAM programs, or Workforce Solutions programs can contact Office of Economic and Workforce Development at jlbarnett@northeaststate.edu or 423.354.2570.

More about C.A.R.E.S.

Wi-Fi

Hotspots available to both Xfinity customers and non-customers in Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee

https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/network/map

Emergency Shelters

American Red Cross - Northeast TN Chapter 
423.765.4222
Provides emergency shelter locations & supplies

Salvation Army
423.926.2101
Offers temporary housing, food, & support services

Haven of Mercy Mission
423.929.0616
Shelter & Meals

ARCH/Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness
Shelters, Tri-Cities
https://archcoc.org/get-help

Food & Meal

2nd Harvest Food Bank
423.279.0430
Distributes food to those in need through network of pantries

Good Samaritan Ministries
423.928.0288
Provides food boxes & meals

Jonesborough United Methodist Church
423.753.3942
Offers food assistance

Medical & Mental Health

JC Community Health Center
423.928.8223
Medical care on sliding scale for people without insurance

Crisis hotline: 988

Trans lifeline: 877.565.8860

Blackline: 1.800.604.5841

Never Use Alone: 877.696.1996

Clothing & Essentials

Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness (ARCH)
423.928.2724

The River - Women's Day Shelter
423.926.8111

Pet Shelter & Care

Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter
423.926.8769

Additional Support

The Johnson City Downtown Day Center
Showers, laundry, phones, clothes
https://www.etsu.edu/nursing/clinics/community/downtown_daycenter.php

United Way of East TN Highlands
211
Provides comprehensive list of local resources for food, shelter, and other emergency assistance.

Disaster Distress Helpline

USA.gov has a list of resources available for those affected by Hurricane Helene, including mental health support. They urge people to call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990. The national hotline provides free 24/7, crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. 

A full list of additional resoruces can be found here: https://www.usa.gov/hurricane-helene 

More mental health

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call now. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call or Text 988

Press 0 to speak to a counselor.  You can also chat with 988lifeline.org.

Shelters

JOHNSON COUNTY

First Christian Church
401 W Main St
Mountain City, TN

CARTER COUNTY

Cloudland Elem School
8540 Highway 19E
Roan Mountain, TN

First Baptist Church
8498 US-19E N
Roan Mountain, TN 

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Cherry Grove Baptist Church
104 Cherry Grove Rd
Jonesborough, TN 

University Parkway Baptist Church
219 University Parkway
Johnson City, TN 

David Crockett High School
684 Old State Rte 34
Jonesborough, TN

UNICOI COUNTY

Clinchfield Senior Adult Center
220 Union St
Erwin, TN 

Unicoi High School
700 S Mohawk Dtr
Erwin, TN