Resources
LEGAL AID AND LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES:
Knoxville Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service / LRIS: https://www.knoxbar.org/index.cfm?pg=hiring-a-lawyer
Legal Aid of East Tennessee / LAET: https://www.laet.org/
Family Justice Center (legal help, shelters, child care, elder care, housing, DV assistance): https://www.fjcknoxville.org/
American Bar Association Find Legal Help: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/flh-home/
Women’s Law: https://www.womenslaw.org/find-help/tn
FAMILY PLANNING & REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES:
American Society for Reproductive Medicine: https://www.reproductivefacts.org/
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys: https://adoptionart.org/
Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SERVICES:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text the word “START” to 88788
YWCA Domestic Violence Services: https://ywcaknox.com/domestic-violence/
Helen Ross McNabb (social services, counseling, substance abuse treatment, shelters): https://mcnabbcenter.org/
Family Justice Center (legal help, shelters, child care, elder care, housing, DV assistance): https://www.fjcknoxville.org/
Sexual Assault Center: https://mcnabbcenter.org/location/sexual-assault-center-east-tennessee-knoxville
Family Crisis Center (DV sheltering for women & their children): https://mcnabbcenter.org/our-locations/kent-c-withers-family-crisis-center/
Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence (state-wide legal help for DV, SA, and trafficking victims): https://tncoalition.org/
Safe at Home (helps victims get a new, confidential “alternate” address): https://sos.tn.gov/SafeAtHome
Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/tennessee/knoxville/37914/knoxville-health-center-2610-91550
Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking: https://growfreetn.org/
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: https://www.rainn.org/
LGBTQIA+ SUPPORT AND SERVICES:
Appalachian OUTReach: https://appalachianoutreach.org/
Knox Pride: https://www.knoxpride.com/
Knoxville LGBT Businesses: https://www.knoxlgbtbusinesses.com/
East Tennessee Children's Hospital Transgender Resources: https://www.etch.com/about-us/diversity/transgender-resources/
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CHILD CARE & FOOD ASSISTANCE:
Tennessee Child Care Payment Assistance: https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-care-services/child-care-payment-assistance.html
Families First (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families): https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/families-first-tanf.html
Kid Central Tennessee (information on various resources in Tennessee): https://www.kidcentraltn.com/
DRUG, ALCOHOL, MENTAL HEALTH, & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSESSMENTS:
DONISE CLEMMER, LMSW - mental health & substance abuse assessments, therapy: https://www.doniseclemmer.com/
FACES: https://www.mhassessments.org/
NDSBS (online): https://www.ndsbs.com/
What to expect during a mental health evaluation: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/what-to-expect-mental-health-evaluation/
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & SUPPORT:
A.A. Meetings: https://www.etiaa.org/meetings/
Helen Ross McNabb (social services, counseling, substance abuse treatment, shelters): https://mcnabbcenter.org/
Substance abuse and mental health treatment locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Florence Crittendon (generally for young people): https://www.fcaknox.org/
Bradford / Cornerstone: https://www.cornerstoneofrecovery.com/
Village (adolescent care): https://www.villagebh.com/
MENTAL HEALTH CARE:
Helen Ross McNabb (social services, counseling, substance abuse treatment, shelters): https://mcnabbcenter.org/
University of Tennessee Psychology Clinic: https://psychclinic.utk.edu/
Florence Crittendon (generally for young people): https://www.fcaknox.org/
Substance abuse and mental health treatment locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Compassion Counseling: https://cccmaryville.org/
Village (adolescent care): https://www.villagebh.com/
Peninsula Outpatient Mental Health Services: www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.org/outpatient
DIVORCING PARENT & PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCES
Co-Parenting Education at Univ. of Tenn. Blount Extension: https://blount.tennessee.edu/co-parenting/
Knox County Fourth Circuit Court handout: https://knoxcounty.org/fourthcircuitcourt/pdfs/PES_classes_handout.pdf
Co-Parenting Education at Univ. of Tenn. Knox Extention: https://knox.tennessee.edu/family-consumer-science/co-parenting/
Blount County Court-Approved Parent Education Seminars: https://www.blounttn.org/DocumentCenter/View/25258/Parenting-Class-Information
Compassion Counseling (Blount County Parent Education) : https://cccmaryville.org/services/court-ordered-co-parenting-classes-total-4-hours/#:~:text=Blount%20County%20Court%20Approved%20Co,Court%20Order%20of%20any%20Judge.
Dove Family Services (offers 4, 8, and 12 hour classes) : https://dovefamilyservices.com/
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLIENTS:
Divorcing a Narcissist, One Mom's Battle: https://www.amazon.com/Divorcing-Narcissist-One-Moms-Battle/dp/0615720552
The Emotionally Destructive Marriage: How to Find Your Voice and Reclaim Your Hope (Christian Perspective): https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Destructive-Marriage-Voice-Reclaim/dp/0307731189
Dinosaur's Divorce (children's book): https://a.co/d/65fCS9X
Tennessee Parenting Plans and Child Support Worksheets: https://a.co/d/jk7T3pa
Seven Questions. Seven Answers. Before You Begin Your Tennessee Divorce: https://a.co/d/bnjRCLI
The Tennessee Divorce Client's Handbook: What Every Divorcing Spouse Needs to Know: https://a.co/d/5ttuJ8e
Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency, Trauma Bond & Complex PTSD: The Ultimate Guide to Overcoming Toxic & Unhealthy Relationships, Emotional Abuse & Break Free of Trauma Bonds: https://a.co/d/bfG9De1
Co-Parenting with a Narcissistic Ex: How to Protect Your Child from a Toxic Parent & Start Healing from Emotional Abuse in Your Relationship Tips & Tricks for Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: https://a.co/d/6UOGeL3
Rebuilding After the Storm: Divorcing a Narcissist: https://a.co/d/3uol9c3
See You Soon: A Children's Book for Mothers and Toddlers dealing with Separation Anxiety: https://a.co/d/fu6crZ5