Directory of Local Organizations
https://www.cherokeehealth.com/ (opens in new window)
2018 Western Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921
934-6734
Phone: 934-6734
Second Contact: Communications and Development
Phone: 934-6710
Third Contact: Adult Statewide Crisis Line
Phone: 1-855-274-7471
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, GROUP HOMES, WOMEN, ALCOHOL, DRUGS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Comments: Outpatient treatment for men and women in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.//
Last Updated: September 20, 2018
Rainbow Acres - Knoxville (Rainbow Acres - Knoxville)http://www.tnbaptisthomes.org/RA-Knox.html (opens in new window)
220 Templeton Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
689-2762
Contact: Russ Mitchell, Co-Team Leader
Phone: 689-2762
Email: rainbowk@tnbaptisthomes.org
Second Contact: Francie Koehrsen, Co-Team Leader
Email: rainbowk@tnbaptisthomes.org
Phone: 689-2762
Affiliation: Tenn Baptist Adult Homes
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, GROUP HOMES, DISABILITIES, RELIGION, BAPTISTS
Comments: Operates Christian group home ministries for adults with intellectual disabilities; provides speakers
Last Updated: April 20, 2018
Cerebral Palsy Center For Handicapped Adults (Cerebral Palsy Center)http://www.cpcenter.org (opens in new window)
241 E Woodland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
523-0491
Contact: Angelia Jones, Executive Director
Phone: 523-0491 or 523-0492FAX
Email: frontdesk@cpcenter.org
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, DISEASES, CEREBRAL PALSY, DISABILITIES, GROUP HOMES
Comments: Provide adult daycare to severely handicapped adults in Knox County, job development, group home.
Last Updated: July 31, 2019
Holston United Methodist Home For Children (Holston Methodist Home For Children)http://www.holstonhome.org (opens in new window)
900 E Hill Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
633-9844
Contact: Barbara McLoughlin, Office Manager
Phone: 633-9844
Email: BarbaraMcloughlin@holstonhome.org
Phone: 633-9844
Affiliation: United Methodist Church
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, GROUP HOMES, PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, PARENTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADOPTION, RELIGION
Comments: Adoption counseling; foster care
Last Updated: July 31, 2019
Arc Knox County (Arc Knox County)http://www.sunshinekcarc.com/ (opens in new window)
3000 N Central Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
546-9431 X218
Contact: Judy Wohlwend, Exc. Dir.
Phone: 546-9431 X218 or 546-7960 FAX
Email: jwohlwend@sunshinekcarc.com
Second Contact: Alexis Dyer, HR/PR Director
Email: adyer@sunshinekcarc.com
Phone: 546-9431 X219
Affiliation: National Arc, Tennessee Arc
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, DISABILITIES, GROUP HOMES, EMPLOYMENT, CHILDREN, PARENTS, JOB TRAINING
Comments: Also called Sunshine Services (Industries); serves citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities; information and referral; job training; group homes and independent living support; leisure services/
Last Updated: July 31, 2019
Philadelphians Prison Ministry (Philadelphians, Inc.)http://www.jesusinprison.com (opens in new window)
4531 Old Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37918
689-5833
Contact: Cathy Root, Executive Director
Phone: 689-5833 or 689-7952 FAX
Email: info@philadelphians.com
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, RELIGION, PRISONS, PRISONERS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, GROUP HOMES
Comments: Prison outreach ministry, operates Help House (a drug and alcohol free halfway house for ex-offenders which requires $250 deposit and $100 weekly rent)
Last Updated: March 7, 2018
Florence Crittenton Agency Of Knoxville, Inc. (Florence Crittenton Agency)http://www.fcaknox.org (opens in new window)
1531 Dick Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909-1218
602-2021
Contact: Nancy Christian, President-CEO
Phone: 602-2021
Email: nchristian@fcaknox.org
Second Contact: Dustin Gent, V.P. of Adm. Services
Email: dgent@fcaknox.org
Phone: 602-2021
Affiliation: Child Welfare League Of America
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, GROUP HOMES, PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, WOMEN, ADOLESCENTS
Comments: Provides a combination of 24/7/365 residential and outreach programs designed to strengthen communities through prevention and treatment services provided to children, youth, and families
Last Updated: September 24, 2018
Columbus Home Inc. (Columbus Home Inc.)http://www.ccetn.org/ (opens in new window)
3227 Division Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
971-3560
Contact: Brenda Beverly, Program Leader
Phone: 971-3560
Email: bbeverly@ccetn.org
Second Contact: Lydia Donahue, Administrative Asst.
Phone: 971-3560
Affiliation: Associated Catholic Charities Of East Tenn.
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, GROUP HOMES, CHILD ABUSE, CHILDREN, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Comments: Emergency shelter for homeless and abused children, voluntary short-term foster care for boys 12-17
Last Updated: September 25, 2018
E. M. Jellinek Center, Inc. (E. M. Jellinek Center, Inc.)http://emjellinekcenter.org/ (opens in new window)
130 Hinton Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
525-4627
Contact: John D. Lewis, Executive Director
Phone: 525-4627
Email: emjellinek@outlook.com
Second Contact: Mike Kolinsky
Phone: 525-4627
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, ALCOHOL, GROUP HOMES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Comments: Halfway house for alcoholic men with accommodations for 42 residents, providing short term care and working closely with Alcoholics Anonymous; 28 day inpatient treatment center for alcoholics and drug addicts
Last Updated: September 27, 2018
Midway Rehabilitation Center (Midway Rehabilitation Center)http://www.midwayrehabcenter.com (opens in new window)
PO BOX 3364
Knoxville, TN 37927
522-0301
Location, if other than mailing address: 1515 Magnolia Ave
Contact: Steve McNish, Executive Director
Phone: 522-0301
Second Contact: Jeff Miller
Phone: 522-0301
Affiliation: International Halfway House Association
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, ALCOHOL, DRUGS, REHABILITATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, GROUP HOMES
Comments: Tennessee licensed alcohol and drug aftercare in and out patient treatment corrections supervision
Last Updated: February 27, 2018