American Red Cross
Phone: 423-337-9011
www.monroearc.webs.com
Teaches C.P.R., first aid, swimming and
lifesaving courses: also, the communication
link between U.S, Service persons and their
families, and assists families affected by
disaster.
Birth to Three Program
Phone: 423-337-9011
www.ticltvec.org/ltvec.htm
Provides early intervention services to
special needs infants and toddlers,
including individualized assessment,
education/therapy, family support and other
services.
Boy Scouts
Phone: 423-745-4944
www.bsa-gsmc.org
To serve others by helping instill values in
young people, and in other ways prepare them
to make ethical choices over their lifetime
in achieving their full potential.
Boys and Girls Club of Monroe Area, Inc.
Phone: 423-442-6770
www.bgcmonroearea.org
Provides after school and summer programs to
children 5 to 14 years of age in facilities
located in Madisonville, Rural Vale,
Sweetwater, Tellico Plains and Vonore. Also
operates a county-wide teen center for youth
13-18 years of age centrally located in the
city of Madisonville.
Contact, Inc.
Phone: 423-337-3800
A confidential, non-judgmental telephone
listening/referral service, 24 hour a day, 7
days a week.
Douglas Cherokee Head-Start
Phone: 423-442-3602
www.douglascherokee.org
Provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary
program to foster the development of low
income children and their families.
Douglas Cherokee Caner Aid
Phone: 423-442-3769
www.douglascherokee.org
Gives aid to victims of cancer who are
unable to receive treatment, medication or
transportation for treatment or who would be
financially stressed without some financial
aid.
Doulas Cherokee Neighborhood Services Center
Phone: 423-442-3769
www.douglascherokee.org
Provides emergency medication, office
visits, dental care, emergency shelter,
food, commodities, utility services and GED
classes.
Douglas Cherokee Senior Citizens
Nutrition
Phone: 423-442-5834
www.douglascherokee.org
Provides meals in a congregate setting,
home-delivered and emergency meals for the
elderly. Provides a means of daily contact
with homebound elderly. “Meals on Wheels”.
Girl Scouts of Monroe County
Phone: 800-474-1912
www.tanasi.org
Helps prepare girls, ages 5-17, to become
competent and resourceful women by inspiring
girls with the highest ideals of character,
conduct, patriotism and service.
Haven House
Phone: 423-442-5096
www.havenhousetn.org
An emergency Shelter for abused women and
their children providing 24 hour crisis
hotline, food, clothing, counseling, court
advocacy and other support services.
The Hearing and Speech Foundation
Phone: 865-977-0981
Provides financial assistance to low-income
East Tennesseans with communication
impairments, training for professionals, and
conducts research and development on hearing
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The H.O.P.E. Center
Phone: 423-745-5289
Provides shelter and support for victims of
domestic violence abuse. Advocacy and
community education services/programs are
available and are designed to prevent abuse.
Imagination Library
Phone: 423-337-7051
www.imaginationlibrary.com
A program to encourage early literacy and
helping you to read to your child.
Iva’s Place
Phone: 865-988-7867
www.ivasplace.com
Providing shelter to homeless women, a safe
house for domestic violence victims, a
community soup kitchen, women’s and
children’s homeless shelter, transitional
housing, court advocacy, counseling, and
life skills training.
Monroe Area Council for the Arts (MACA)
Phone: 423-442-3210
www.monroearts.com
Coordinating the communication, promotion
and development of cultural activities in
Monroe County with efforts to reach
underserved populations and to support
indigenous art, artists and resources.
Monroe County Health Council
Phone: 423-443-3993
ext. 10166
STOPe program provides support and advocacy
for women and children in abusive
situations. Provides assistance with
medications and medical care at reduced
cost.
Monroe County Rescue Squad
Phone: 423-442-9328
A volunteer organization which is dedicated
to serving the county in times of
emergencies and disasters in a trained and
qualified manner.
Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS)
Phone:
423-420-0780
www.schas.org
A program to enhance the quality of life of
frail elderly/ handicapped persons, also
provides companions and homemakers.
Sweetwater Area Ministries, Inc. (SAMS)
Phone: 423-337-0210
Providing food, shelter, clothing, medicine,
education, transportation, counseling and
job placement to area residents.
Sweetwater Valley Citizens for the Arts (SVCA)
Phone:
423-337-5976
www.sweetwaterartscelebration.com
Brings the arts into the community and
schools. Programs presented in schools by
professional artists, a community chorus
presents concerts.
Tri County Center
Phone: 423-745-8902
Offers a process of evaluation, education,
training & employment for disabled adults.
Programs include vocational training, work
adjustment training, supported employment
and residential services.
Women’s Wellness & Maternity Center
Phone: 423-442-6624
www.wellnessandmaternity.net
Certified nurse-midwives offer full spectrum
women’s health care including low-risk
prenatal care, onsite deliveries,
gynecological care, and health education
regardless of ability to pay.
Young Life
Phone: 423-337-0396
http://sites.younglife.org/sites/monroe/default.aspx
Seeking to build personal relationships with
high school students by mentoring positive
attitudes, skills and life choices in a fun
and life-changing environment. |