Hellbender Harm Reduction

Hellbender Harm Reduction is a woman-owned, non-profit corporate entity located in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) through June 10, 2026. As a limited liability company, the organization focuses on substance abuse prevention, harm reduction, and community health initiatives, with a specific emphasis on addressing opioid-related challenges in Tennessee. While limited background information is available in the provided documentation, the organization's federal grant history indicates a strategic approach to community-based substance use intervention and support services.

The organization has received multiple sub-grant awards from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, all originating from federal grants through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). These grants include the State Opioid Response (SOR) Community Response Projects and an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project. Hellbender Harm Reduction's primary services involve supporting Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS), who work with substance use prevention coalitions across Tennessee. Their work encompasses training, education, and distribution of overdose reversal medications like naloxone, as well as providing wound care support for individuals using substances. The organization collaborates with community partnerships to address substance use challenges, focusing on prevention, education, and harm reduction strategies that support individuals experiencing substance use disorders.