Tennessee (TN)

Chattanooga Office

103 Jordan Drive
Suite 8
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Ph: 423-892-0022
Fax: 423-892-7910

Mercedes Owens – Executive Director

Meika McClendon – State Director

Services Offered

Cookeville Office

201 North Oak Avenue
Suite B
Cookeville, TN 38501
Ph: 931-372-0955
Fax: 931-372-0052

Kristine Shirley – Executive Director

Meika McClendon – State Director

Services Offered

Maryville Office

523 West Lamar Alexander Parkway
Suite 2
Maryville, TN 37801
Ph: 865-233-6216

Marie Roush – Associate Executive Director

Meika McClendon – State Director

Services Offered

Nashville Office

2815 Patriot Way
Nashville, TN 37206
Ph: 615-885-1099
Fax: 615-885-1060

Jessica Redfern Vincent – Executive Director

Meika McClendon – State Director

Services Offered

Services Offered:

  • Residential Services
  • Residential Placement
  • Personal Assistance
  • Respite
  • 24-hour Supervised Home Support
  • Part-time Home Support
  • Social Recreation Services
  • Community Based Day Program Services
  • In-Home Day Supports
  • Community Integration
  • Independent Living Skills
  • Employment Services
  • Supported Employment Services
  • Vocational Supports
  • Pre-vocational Training Advocacy
  • Supported Living
  • Family Model
  • Community Based Day Habilitation

Staff meet with the individual and their family to ensure that each individual’s plan is person-centered, incorporating the person’s preferences accordingly.

Housing services are designed to assist people with disabilities moving from nursing homes and state institutions, or who are living with family members and are on waiting lists for community placement, to find housing in the community. Community Options also provides supports for people living at home with their families or residing in their own homes.

Employment services focus on individual competitive jobs, community volunteer placements and employment opportunities in a variety of entrepreneurial businesses. Community Options provides the evaluations, support and follow-up required to assist individuals with pursuing employment, taking into consideration the specific needs of each individual.

Funded by the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, United Healthcare, Amerigroup, BlueCare Tennessee, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

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