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Find Tennessee State caregiving resources, Tennessee healthcare resources, Tennessee caregiver support groups, and local and State resources for those taking care of a loved one. We will continue to update these resources to include individual Tennessee county caregiving resources and information. State & County Caregiving ResourcesALS Tennessee Chapter Our mission is to find a cure for and improve living with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Our goal is to serve all people living with ALS in Tennessee. For more information contact: Alzheimer's Association Eastern Tennessee Chapter The Eastern Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides support and assistance to individuals with Alzheimer's disease, their families, and care partners and supports the research efforts to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer's disease. For more information contact: Bureau of TennCare (Long Term Care) Visit this departmental site to find information on long term care, developmental disabilities, and provider notices. You'll also find a useful legal center and important TennCare phone numbers. http://www.tennessee.gov/tenncare/longtermcare.html For more information contact: Easter Seals Tennessee The mission of Easter Seals Tennessee is to create solutions that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs and their families. http://tn.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=TNDR_homepage For more information contact: MealCall Visit this site to locate a facility that provides Meals On Wheels that is closest to you. http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/tn/index.htm Tennessee Department of Health The Tennessee Department of Health website offers up-to-date news, information, and programs and services for those living in Tennessee. For more information contact: Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities The mission of the TDMHDD is to plan for and promote the availability of a comprehensive array of quality prevention, early intervention, treatment, habilitation and rehabilitation services and supports based on the needs and choices of individuals and families served. http://www.tennessee.gov/mental/ For more information contact: Tennessee Licensed Health Facilities Finder This web page features an easy-to-use search engine that will help you find licensed businesses specializing in everything from hospice and palliative care to nursing homes and outpatient centers. http://www2.state.tn.us/health/HCF/Facilities_Listings/facilities Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association Regardless of where our members are on life's continuum, they find in TMHCA the resources and strength to help them make their own choices, reach their goals and dreams, and make the most of their lives. Through information, education, and advocacy, we seek to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose. For more information contact: United Ways of Tennessee United Ways of Tennessee is a statewide organization providing member support services to 39 United Ways throughout the state. As Tennessee's leading community solutions provider, United Way is the driving force behind many initiatives that provide solutions to our state's most critical needs. United Ways in Tennessee provided more than $96 million in funding last year to more than 1,200 agencies and programs, meeting the most diverse and essential needs of Tennesseans. http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/uwt/ For more information contact:
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