Who do I call first for disability services in Blount County, Tennessee?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Tennessee vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Blount County.

Is help available in Spanish in Blount County?

Yes. This Blount County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Tennessee agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Blount County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Blount County, Tennessee

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Blount County, Tennessee. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Blount County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Blount County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Blount County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Project SEARCH — Hilton Knoxville Airport (Alcoa). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Tennessee. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Maryville-Blount County
Blount Memorial Hospital — Emotional Health and Recovery Center (865-981-2300, Maryville)
Cherokee Health Systems (865-273-1616, Alcoa)
Helen Ross McNabb — Blount County Center (865-681-6990, Maryville)
Peninsula A Div of Parwest Med Ctr — Peninsula Hospital (865-970-9800, Louisville)
CHS Alcoa (Blount Co) (865-380-4390, Alcoa)
Elizabeths Place (MARYVILLE)
Friends Of Tennessees Babies With Special Needs (ALCOA)
Acbc Ventures Llc (865-210-8842, MARYVILLE). In-home support
Accuquest Hearing Center, Llc (865-984-0029, MARYVILLE). Hearing & speech services
Advanced Practice Psychiatry Llc (865-724-1590, MARYVILLE). Behavioral health agency
Angels Of Tennessee (865-368-8167, MARYVILLE). In-home support
Blount Memorial Home Health (865-981-2160, MARYVILLE)
Adam Alliance Transport Llc (865-851-5391, ALCOA). Medical & accessible transport
Legacy Elite Inc (865-340-9935, ALCOA). Medical & accessible transport
Premier Access Nemt Llc (865-300-1131, MARYVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Smoky Mountain Medical Transportation Llc (865-368-5057, MARYVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Woodgrove Apts ((865) 525-7500, Maryville)
Appalachian Black Bear Rehabilitation And Release Center (TOWNSEND)
Arc Of The Great Smokies (LOUISVILLE)
Rockford Recovery Foundation (MARYVILLE)
Special Opps Inc (MARYVILLE)

Statewide programs serving Blount County

These serve every county in Tennessee, including Blount County.

University of Tennessee Center on Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Tennessee (800-342-1660). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities ((615) 532-6615). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Tennessee Technology Access Program ((615) 313-5183). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Support & Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) (423-639-0125). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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