12th District Drug Court — Offers treatment for drug/alcohol addictions to court participants, with the goal to reduce the recidivism rate in the court system and to save the lives of the defendants. 931-967-2474

 

 

 

 

Alzheimer’s Association, Mid South Chapter, Highland

Rim Office — Supports the estimated 1,000 Franklin County residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease through sitter reimbursement, education, support groups, safe return program, telephone reassurance and education of professionals. 931-455-3345 toll free 800-272-3900 www.alz.org/altn

American Red Cross, Coffee-Franklin-Moore CountyChapters — Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist residents in the event of local disasters, such as single-family fires, tornados, etc. and military personnel. Offers various volunteer programs such as service at blood drives and disaster services. Courses in community aid and safety are held monthly. 931 -455-2501 www.midtnredcross.org

 

 

 

 

Boy Scouts of America, Middle Tennessee Council

Serves 376 youth and 118 adult volunteers in Franklin County.  They are involved in the Cub Scout Program, serving boys ages 6-10, Boy Scouts, serving boys ages 11-17, Venturing and Exploring, which serves Senior High Girls and Boys, and the Learning For Life Program which serves special needs youth. 931-728-8747 or 800-899-7268 www.mtcbsa.org

 

 

Campora Family Resource Center — Seeks to strengthen children and families by empowering them through anger management, life skills and parenting classes. 931-967-7825

 

Contact Life Line of the Highland Rim — An accredited 24-hour confidential help line offered free of charge to all persons of Bedford, Coffee, Franklin and Moore Counties in Tennessee.  Offers crisis intervention, resource information, and reassurance calls for the elderly/shut-in and a listening ear for all callers. 931-967-7133

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Franklin County Chapter —Providing summer camps, school programs and drug prevention programs as alternatives to pressures faced by young people today. 931-759-4231

 

 

Franklin County Humane SocietyOperates Animal Harbor, providing temporary shelter and health care for abandoned dogs and cats; finds new loving homes for these pets; reduces pet overpopulation by promoting spaying and neutering and by offering a subsidized spay program for low-income residents; works to prevent cruelty to animals and to educate the community about animal welfare.  931-962-4472  www.animalharbor.com

 

 

Franklin County Rescue SquadAn all volunteer service that performs land search and rescue as well as specializing in water rescue dive and recovery operations. 931-967-8618

 

 

Franklin County Salvation Army — Provides food, clothing, funds for medicines, rent, utilities and transportation for those in need. Provides back to school supplies and also summer camps for children ages 6-12. 931-962-0580

Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley— Teaching scouting through traditional troop setting, Studio 2B and customized membership program. Provides quality innovative age appropriate programs to any girl wanting to be in scouting. 931-723-1562 www.gsmidtn.org

 

Good Samaritan Ministries of Franklin County — Provides limited emergency assistance to Franklin County residents in need . Assistance may include food supplies, utility bill payments, used clothing, used household items and prescription medicine. 931-967-9336

 

Haven of Hope — Provides crisis counseling, emergency shelter, safety planning, education, resource development and individual/group support services for victims of domestic violence. 931-728-1133

 

Habitat for Humanity of the Highland Rim — Works in partnership with families in need to build decent affordable houses in Coffee and Franklin Counties in Middle Tennessee.  931-393-2383 www.cafes.net/habitat

 

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands — For 40 years, the Legal Aid Society has been a place for low-income families to find a helping hand with legal issues involving money, family, housing, health care and domestic violence.  931-455-7000 or 1-866-898-0171 www.las.org/

PEN Foundation — Strengthening the quality of family, economic, and community life through education. Supports tutoring programs at several elementary schools, assist teachers with continuing education funds, and finds grant resources to enhance Franklin County schools. 931-967-0626

 

 

 

Raise a Reader — Provision for every Franklin County child to receive one free children’s storybook per month from birth to five years of age regardless of family income. 1-800-221-2642 ext.1 35

St. Theresa’s Outreach Ministry — Sharing in meeting the needs of the poor and the sick in our community. Providing aid and comfort to those in crisis including food, clothing, shelter, utility and rent assistance. Also provides financial assistance, medical counseling and medical referral, plus facilitates multicultural people in adjusting to their new home. 931-962-2551

Tennessee Poison Center— Statewide comprehensive poison resource center that provides a medical hotline for poison emergencies and poison prevention education. 615-936-0760 www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=poisoncenter&doc=7347

 

 

Trinity Care Center (TCC) — A state licensed non-profit adult day care and activities program. Providing supervised care on a daily basis, for the past eleven years, to adults unable to stay home alone. Provides an opportunity for participants to socialize and make new friends. 931-455-0755 www.cafes.net/tcc