Community Resources
There are many off-campus advocacy, crisis intervention and health care resources available in the Cookeville area and across Tennessee. Below, we compiled a list of non-profit organizations and providers dedicated to helping you. Need help finding the right resource for you? Call us! We'll guide you to the right resource.
Advocacy Services
You can find multiple local advocacy services, from interpersonal violence to legal aid to resources, here in Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland that provide free support when you are in need. If you require help with something that is not listed here yet, please reach out to us and we will try to connect you.
Genesis House
Genesis House in Cookeville, TN promotes the general welfare of victims of domestic and sexual violence by providing shelter, goods, and services while helping them find safety in their lives and the self-sufficiency and healing needed to become independent. To this end, it is also our mission to enlighten the community in the dynamics of domestic and sexual abuse and its prevention by providing comprehensive educational programs. You can learn more about Genesis House by visiting the Genesis House website or calling 931-525-1637. In a crisis situation, call the Genesis House’s 24 hour hotline 1-800-707-5197.
Avalon Center
The Avalon Center in Crossville, TN has been providing support services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims since 1984, serving Bledsoe, Cumberland, Fentress, Morgan, Rhea, Roane, and Van Buren counties in Tennessee. Their mission is to end power-based violence against men, women, and children. Trained staff and volunteers are available around the clock. Visit Avalon Center's website to find more information. If you need assistance, call (931)-456-0747 or the crisis line 1-800-641-3434.
Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center is a coalition of agency and governmental partners who offer services and assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse. Onsite partners are from the fields of social services, victim advocacy, civil legal aid, counseling, law enforcement, and prosecution. Services include, amongst many others, safety planning, prosecution assistance, counseling, access to emergency shelter, mental health assistance, and access to public benefits. All Family Justice Center services are free of charge. You can find more information by visiting their website or by calling 931-528-1512.
Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center
The Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center’s (UCCAC) mission is to serve children who are victims of drug endangerment, physical and sexual abuse through prevention, education and intervention. They serve the seven counties of the 13th Judicial District: Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, and White. A member of the National Children’s Alliance, UCCAC has served more than 10,000 child abuse survivors since opening doors in 2004, and also provides services to these children’s non-offending caregivers. Visit UCCAC's website to find more information or call (931) 854-0115.
Crisis Intervention
Here you can find a wide array of hotlines to help you during a crisis situation, from mental health to interpersonal violence to parenthood. You do not have to suffer alone. There are a multitude of national hotlines available to you around the clock.
In case you need to talk to someone about your mental health...
- The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Plateau Mental Health crisis line: 1-800-704-2651
- Centerstone crisis line: 1-800-681-7444
- Tennessee Statewide Crisis Phone Line: 1-855-274-7471
- National Eating Disorder Hotline: 1-800-931-2237
- Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 (LGBTQ Support)
Health Care
From general health care to mental health care to reproductive and gender-affirming
care, there are many places available to you in Cookeville, the Upper Cumberland,
and the wider Tennessee area that will help you with any health-related issues you
may have. If you require help with something that is not listed here yet, please reach
out to us and we will try to connect you.
Health Department, Putnam County
The Health Department’s mission is to protect, promote, and improve the health and prosperity of the people in Putnam County. They identify and respond to the public health needs that affect our community and provide a variety of basic health services. For more information visit the Health Department's website or call 931-528-2531.
RAM
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a major nonprofit provider of free pop-up clinics. By delivering free dental, vision and medical services to underserved and uninsured individuals, they aim to prevent pain and alleviate the suffering of those in need. For more information and to find a clinic schedule, visit RAM's website or call 865-579-1530.