• Client Population – Adults determined by the Department of Human Services – Adult Protective Services to be in threat of harm due to physical abuse, physical and mental disabilities, emotional abuse, neglect, self-neglect or financial exploitation. 
• Licensed through the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities as a Personal Support Service Program (PSS).
• Services – Protective supervision, teaching and performing homemaking skills, household management, grocery and household shopping, cooking and nutritional instruction, and budgeting.
• Service Goals – Achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency by reducing or preventing dependency.  Preventing or remedying neglect and/or abuse.  Preventing institutional placement. 
  • Referral Source – Tennessee Department of Human Services - Adult Protective Services, and other community agencies.
  • Funding Sources – Social Services Block Grant through the Tennessee Department of Human Services, Johnson City Area United Way, United Way of Greeneville, voluntary client contributions, and local county, city, and town monies.

Report Abuse and Neglect:
Toll Free 1-888-APS-TENN (1-888-277-8366)

To inquire about Personal Support Services, please call 423-461-8241