# Bullying & Cyberbullying Help Resources - Tennessee ## Emergency Contacts - **National Bullying Prevention Center** - **Phone:** 1-800-220-5404 - **Website:** [https://www.pacer.org/bullying](https://www.pacer.org/bullying) - **Description:** National organization providing resources and support for bullying prevention, including support for children and teens experiencing bullying. - **National Cyberbullying Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-420-1479 - **Website:** [https://www.cyberbullying.org](https://www.cyberbullying.org/) - **Description:** Provides support for victims of cyberbullying, offering resources, reports, and prevention information. ## Statewide Bullying Prevention Services - **Tennessee Department of Education - Bullying Prevention** - **Phone:** (615) 741-2921 - **Website:** [https://www.tn.gov/education/health-and-safety/bullying-prevention.html](https://www.tn.gov/education/health-and-safety/bullying-prevention.html) - **Services Provided:** Offers resources for schools, students, and families to address bullying and promote positive behavior. - **Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth - Bullying Prevention** - **Phone:** (615) 741-2633 - **Website:** [https://www.tn.gov/tccy](https://www.tn.gov/tccy) - **Services Provided:** Provides information and advocacy for children and families dealing with bullying, both in schools and online. ## Regional Bullying Prevention Services ### Nashville - **Youth Services of Middle Tennessee** - **Phone:** (615) 269-5424 - **Website:** [https://www.ysmt.org](https://www.ysmt.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Offers counseling, youth programs, and school mediation to address bullying and promote conflict resolution. ### Memphis - **Memphis Area Youth Services** - **Phone:** (901) 324-9000 - **Website:** [https://www.maysmemphis.org](https://www.maysmemphis.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Provides anti-bullying workshops and support for schools and parents. ### Knoxville - **Knoxville Children's Advocacy Center** - **Phone:** (865) 521-5887 - **Website:** [https://www.knoxcac.org](https://www.knoxcac.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Focuses on providing support to children who experience bullying and abuse, including counseling and reporting resources. ## Reporting Bullying & Cyberbullying - **Tennessee Bullying Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-888-526-2626 - **Website:** [https://www.tn.gov/education/health-and-safety/bullying-prevention/report-bullying.html](https://www.tn.gov/education/health-and-safety/bullying-prevention/report-bullying.html) - **How to Report:** Use the online form to report bullying incidents at school or contact the hotline for immediate assistance. ## Online Bullying Prevention Services - **StopBullying.gov** - **Phone/Text (if applicable):** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/) - **Features:** Provides resources on preventing bullying, tips for students, and ways for parents to protect children online. - **Cyberbullying Research Center** - **Phone/Text (if applicable):** N/A - **Website:** [https://cyberbullying.org](https://cyberbullying.org/) - **Features:** Offers online courses, guides, and research materials for parents, teachers, and students. ## Educational Resources - **PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center** - **Website:** [https://www.pacer.org/bullying](https://www.pacer.org/bullying) - **Description:** Offers comprehensive materials and guides for students, parents, and educators on bullying prevention. ## Other Resources - **Tennessee Anti-Bullying Campaign** - **Phone:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.antibullyingtn.org](https://www.antibullyingtn.org/) - **Services Provided:** Hosts events, educational programs, and offers legal advocacy for victims of bullying in Tennessee. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Tennessee Department of Education at (615) 741-2921._