Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse - Henderson County
Address
120 Rush Street
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-0727
Description:
Provides advocacy, community education and direct services to prevent child abuse through a variety of programs. Provides crisis intervention services, including a 24/7 hotline to prevent child abuse; case management services for families at risk for child abuse; parenting groups/training, and volunteer parent aid program, with emergency food and clothing to clients in need enrolled in center programs; child sexual abuse therapy; and family advocacy services, outreach, food and clothing assistance when available, emergency financial/start-up assistance for eligible caregivers, monthly support groups for caregivers, and quarterly support group for children and teens in the program. Forensic interview services are offered as well as child advocacy center services. Also offers Forever Parenting for parents going through divorce and individual therapy for caregivers who were victims of sexual abuse and whose children are also victims of abuse. This office serves residents of Crockett, Dyer and Lake County.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intake Process:
Call for details; 24/7 Crisis Hotline is for persons at risk of child abuse or for current clients who need to talk to someone
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
Residents of West TN (Except Shelby County) at risk of child abuse
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 18, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
120 Rush Street
Lexington, TN 38351
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
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