# Child Abuse Help Resources - Tennessee ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp)** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** Text "4HELP" to 1-800-422-4453 - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **Description:** Provides confidential assistance for children and adults who are experiencing or suspect child abuse. ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Tennessee Department of Children’s Services** - **Phone:** 1-877-237-0004 (Child Abuse Reporting Hotline) - **Website:** [https://www.tn.gov/dcs](https://www.tn.gov/dcs) - **Services Provided:** Child abuse and neglect reporting, investigations, family services, and emergency shelter. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Nashville - **Nashville Child Advocacy Center** - **Phone:** (615) 255-8223 - **Website:** [https://www.childadvocacycenter.org](https://www.childadvocacycenter.org/) - **Office Location:** 719 2nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210 - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, case management, therapy, and legal advocacy for victims of child abuse. ### Memphis - **Memphis Child Advocacy Center** - **Phone:** (901) 525-2377 - **Website:** [https://www.memphiscac.org](https://www.memphiscac.org/) - **Office Location:** 1085 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38105 - **Specialized Services:** Provides services including forensic interviews, therapy, and family advocacy for child abuse victims. ### Knoxville - **Knoxville Child Advocacy Center** - **Phone:** (865) 521-6347 - **Website:** [https://www.knoxcac.org](https://www.knoxcac.org/) - **Office Location:** 1501 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912 - **Specialized Services:** Offers trauma-informed services, including counseling and case management for children and families affected by abuse. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **Tennessee Department of Children’s Services - Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-877-237-0004 - **Website:** [https://www.tn.gov/dcs](https://www.tn.gov/dcs) - **How to Report:** Call the hotline to report suspected abuse. Provide as much information as possible, including the child's name, address, and details of the suspected abuse. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline** - **Phone/Text (if applicable):** 1-800-422-4453 (available 24/7) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **Features:** Offers confidential counseling, online chat, and resources for children and adults to report and prevent abuse. ## Educational Resources - **Tennessee Child Abuse Prevention Program** - **Website:** [https://www.tn.gov/dcs](https://www.tn.gov/dcs) - **Description:** Provides educational materials on child abuse prevention, including how to identify signs of abuse and how to prevent it in schools and communities. ## Other Resources - **The Family Center** - **Phone:** (615) 385-0601 - **Website:** [https://www.familycentertn.org](https://www.familycentertn.org/) - **Services Provided:** Offers parenting education, family therapy, and crisis intervention services for families facing child abuse or neglect. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services at 1-877-237-0004._