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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.
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.
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
The mission of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (“LAS”) is to advance, defend, and enforce the legal rights of low-income and vulnerable people in order to secure for them the basic necessities of life. LAS is Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm that takes a comprehensive approach to providing high quality, free, civil legal services and community education for people to protect their livelihoods, their health, and their families. Their Cookeville office serves Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Van Buren, and White counties in Tennessee. Visit Legal Aid's website to find more information. Call 931-528-7436 to reach the Cookeville office or 1-800-238-1443.
UCHRA - Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency strives to improve the quality of life throughout the region. Through a diverse array of services, such as transportation, community intervention and youth programs, UCHRA connects and provides individuals, families, and businesses with resources they need. Visit UCHRA's website to find more information or call 931-528-1127.
Upper Cumberland Pride
Upper Cumberland Pride (UCP) unites the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer and allied communities (LGBTQIA+) to support inclusion, dignity, and equality of all people. UCP builds safe, inclusive communities in Cookeville, Tennessee, and the surrounding Upper Cumberland region, accepting and valuing individuals of all sexual orientations or gender identities. For more information visit the UC Pride website.
It Gets Better Project
The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. To learn more, visit the It Gets Better website.
Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. For more information visit The Trevor Project's website.
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)
In case you need to talk to someone about interpersonal violence...
- Genesis House crisis line: 1-800-707-5197 (Cookeville, TN)
- Avalon Center crisis line: 1-800-641-3434 (Crossville, TN)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): 800-656-4673
- Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
In case you need help in parenthood...
- National Parent Helpline: 855-427-2736
- Tennessee Chapter of Postpartum Support International: 800-944-4773
- Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline: 855-423-6667
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 800-943-5746
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.
Plateau Mental Health
Plateau Mental Health Center is the Cookeville location of the nonprofit organization Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System. VBHCS was established to bring together behavioral health professionals dedicated to caring for our communities. Covering over 11,000 square miles in Tennessee, VBHCS provides a continuum of services to meet the needs of over one million Tennesseans. Visit Plateau's website to find more information or call (931) 432-4123 to reach the Cookeville location. Call 1-800-704-2651 for their 24-hour crisis assistance line.
Centerstone
Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth, and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone has locations throughout Tennessee, including Cookeville. For more information visit Centerstone's website or call (931) 303-0665 to reach the Cookeville location. Call 1-800-681-7444 for crisis assistance in Tennessee.
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. You can find Planned Parenthood locations in Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis, providing services such as primary health care, sexual and reproductive health care, STD testing and treatment, and gender-affirming care. Visit Planned Parenthood's website for more information or call (866) 711-1717.
A Step Ahead Middle Tennessee
A Step Ahead is a nonprofit organization that partners with clinics, social workers, schools, community centers, and other organizations to promote awareness and provide access to free, long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). A Step Ahead provides free LARC services to residents of these 18 middle Tennessee counties: Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Hickman, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson. For more information visit A Step Ahead's website or call 615-671-7837.
Three For Freedom
Three For Freedom is a platform that enables people with a uterus to control their reproductive future by providing access to medication. For more information visit Three for Freedom's website.
CHOICES: Memphis Center for Reproductive Health
CHOICES is a safe, welcoming clinic that offers comprehensive reproductive health care to everyone. Their services include sexual and reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, and wellness care. For more information, visit the CHOICES website or call 901-274-3550.
AANashville
AAN is fighting for reproductive rights in Nashville and Tennessee. To get more information, visit their website.
AACookeville
AAC is partnering with AAN to fight for reproductive rights in Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland. To get more information, visit their website.
Music City PrEP Clinic
Founded in 2017, the Rod Bragg Music City PrEP Clinic in Nashville is a sexual health and wellness clinic. Their mission is to get to zero new HIV transmissions in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. They are working toward this by providing free PrEP and PEP prescriptions regardless of income or insurance status. Their services include discreet, no-cost lab testing for HIV and bacterial STDs, plus hepatitis A, B, and C testing. For more information visit the Music City PrEP website or call (615) 469-1065.
Choice Health Network
In 2018 Positively Living, Inc. launched Choice Health Network medical clinic to serve a greater volume of clients in new, innovative ways. In addition to medical care, their services now include food and transportation support, mental health counseling and therapy, HIV and HCV testing and treatment, pharmacy services, peer support and telehealth, and HIV prevention (PrEP and PEP). You can find Choice Health Network locations in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis, and the Upper Cumberland. For more information visit the Choice Health Network website or call 865-525-1540.
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. You can find Planned Parenthood locations in Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis, providing services such as primary health care, sexual and reproductive health care, STD testing and treatment, and gender-affirming care. Visit the Planned Parenthood website for more information or call (866) 711-1717.
Choice Health Network
In 2018 Positively Living, Inc. launched Choice Health Network medical clinic to serve a greater volume of clients in new, innovative ways. In addition to medical care, their services now include food and transportation support, mental health counseling and therapy, HIV and HCV testing and treatment, pharmacy services, peer support and telehealth, and HIV prevention (PrEP and PEP). You can find Choice Health Network locations in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis, and the Upper Cumberland. For more information visit the Choice Health Network website or call 865-525-1540.
CHOICES: Memphis Center for Reproductive Health
CHOICES is a safe, welcoming clinic that offers comprehensive reproductive health care to everyone. Their services include sexual and reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, and wellness care. For more information visit the CHOICES website or call 901-274-3550.
