Florence Crittenton Agency
Last updated on May 1, 2021
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Federal Grants
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds
  • State Financed Health Insurance plan
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

1531 Dick Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN - 37909

T (865) 602-2021

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Community Mental Health Center

Florence Crittenton Agency is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Florence Crittenton Agency receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. Florence Crittenton Agency is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

Family & Community Programs - Department of Human Services
Cherrell Campbell-Street ( Assistant Commissioner, Community and So )
400 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN - 37248-9500
Phone: 615-313-4713
Fax: 615-741-4165
Cherrell.Campbell-Street@tn.gov
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices.html
Child Care and Community Services - James K. Polk Building, 15th Floor
Ave Trotter ( CSBG Program Director )
505 Deaderick St
Nashville, TN - 37243
Phone: 615-741-7419
ave.o.trotter@tn.gov
tn.gov/humanservices

Federal Grants

Florence Crittenton Agency receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Florence Crittenton Agency either recieved money to obtain certification or training for its employees or it has recieved money to offer services such as suicide prevention, telehealth programs, or other behavioral initiatives.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Florence Crittenton Agency accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Community Mental Health Center

Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. Florence Crittenton Agency is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

Other State funds

Florence Crittenton Agency recieves funding from the state of Tennessee other than traditional funding like Medicare, Medicaid, or Community Services Block grants. This means that it likely that these subsidies will translate to affordable or free mental health services to you. Call Florence Crittenton Agency to find out.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Florence Crittenton Agency receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

State welfare or child and family services funds

Florence Crittenton Agency recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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Office Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed