LOCAL RESOURCE SITES  
 

These links are of various local organizations and resources that provide information and support to persons with disabilities and their families.
 

WEB SITE

DESCRIPTION

SERVICES
 The Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Knoxville, Inc. (KnoxAMI)

This site describes the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Knoxville, Inc. KnoxAMI is an organization "which is fundamentally devoted to advocacy for the improvement of the life and condition of the mentally ill and their families." 
 
  • general information 
  • a support group for family members
  • education for both the family and the community  
 NAMI Tennessee

This site describes NAMI Tennessee. The organization links support groups committed to improving the quality of life for the mentally ill and their families.   
 
  • general information 
  • a support group for family members
  • education for both the family and the community  
 March of Dimes, Tennessee Chapter

This site describes the March of Dimes chapter of Tennessee. The mission of the organization is to "improve the the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality." 
 
  • public health education 
  • advocacy
  • volunteer opportunities  
 Mental Health Association of Greater Knoxville

This site describes the Mental Health Association of Greater Knoxville. 
 
  • serve the community by collaborating with other agencies and professionals to promote mental health
  • work for the understanding of mental illness through education 
  • advocate for the strengthening of all mental health services  
Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc.

This site describes the Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc. a not-for-profit agency. 
  • homemaker services
  • live-in caregiver services to the elderly and the disabled of East Tennessee.