BLOUNT COUNTY RESOURCES
SHELTERS
HAVEN HOUSE
POPULATION SERVED: Battered women and their children
BUSINESS: 423-983-6818
HOTLINE: 423-982-1087
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: No males over age 13 accepted. Haven House is funded for Blount and monroe. However, they will not turn anyone down. Out-of-state is accepted. The length of stay is 30 days for Blount or Monroe counties. 14 days all other clients.
INTAKE PROCEDURES:
No fees are charges.
- Business hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Service hours: 24 hours
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: Lay counseling, transportation, and legal advocacy, education in schools. Non-residents may utilize legal advocacy and support group. The group meets on Tuesday. Call for location and time.
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HOTLINES/HELPLINES
HAVEN HOUSE
423-982-1087
WHO:
Specializes in domestic violence, but will talk to anyone calling.
PURPOSE:
Information and referral. counseling, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
AVAILABILITY:
24 HOURS
SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER
423-522-7273
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LAW ENFORCEMENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNITS
BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Domestic Violence Unit
CONTACT: Shannon Carswell
District Attorney's Office, Domestic Violence Prosecutor: Lisa McKenzie
D.V. UNIT: 423-681-9130
BUSINESS: 423-982-5911
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THERAPEUTIC CENTERS
CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPY CENTER
357 Ellis Avenue
Maryville, TN 37804
BUSINESS: 423-983-9390
SPECIALTIES:
Individual Therapy, some mental health groups. Full range of mental health issues.
INSURANCE:
Most insurance is accepted, including TennCare
FEE SYSTEM:
Anyone can b e seen without insurance, and reduced fees are available upon request.
INTAKE:
423-691-3332 or 1-888-226-6539 (toll free), Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Some evening appointments available.
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BATTERER'S PROGRAMS
CHILD AND FAMILY, INC.
357 Ellis Avenue
Maryville, TN 37804
CONTACT: ask for the MEN's group intake counselor for Blount County
BUSINESS: 423-524-7483
FEES:
Sliding scale based on income, cannot accept insurance.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
SUPPORT GROUP FOR BATTERED WOMEN
HOTLINE: 423-982-1087
FEES:
None
MEETING TIMES:
Every Thursday evening 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, children's support group meets during women's support group.
POPULATION SERVED:
Women concerned with any women's issue, including domestic violence.
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LEGAL AND ADVOCACY GROUPS
KNOXVILLE LEGAL AID SOCIETY
BUSINESS: 423-637-0484
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