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Kent C. Withers
FAMILY CRISIS CENTER


...more than just a shelter

 

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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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