Celebrate Recovery Offers Free Support For Those In Need
Celebrate Recovery is offering support to community members through a Christ-based program designed to help individuals overcome various personal challenges and habits. Celebrate Recovery Leadership Team member Tammy Zitzka said the organization serves as a recovery group for anyone suffering from a hurt, hang-up or habit that has hindered their ability to move forward. Zitzka […]
Family Justice Center Launching Domestic Violence Survivor Support Group
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center wants to launch a new domestic violence survivor support group. Coordinated Community Response Specialist Dasha Cross said the group is part of a grant requirement from the Victim of Crimes Act Program. Cross said the group is an opportunity to understand the many facets of daily life impacted in […]
Overeaters Anonymous Helps Those With Compulsions Get Support And Get Healthy
A place for those with over-eating compulsions to have a sense of community and support. That’s what the meetings for Overeaters Anonymous are for. Member Jim A. said that the group allows members to talk openly free of judgment and weigh-ins. He said that the group goes beyond diet and weight-loss culture to get its […]
Parkinson’s Support Group in Cookeville
Those living with Parkinson’s Disease in Cookeville and the surrounding areas can find a place of fellowship with the Peterson’s Foundation for Parkinson’s support group. The Cookeville branch was started two years ago to help educate and give support to Parkinson’s patients, caregivers, and other Parkinson’s service people. Parkinson’s patient and Cookeville PFP facilitator Pat […]
Adult and Teen Challenge Starts Cookeville Addiction Support Group
The Adult and Teen Challenge of the Upper Cumberland is adding a new Cookeville support group to its Hope for Life program. Executive Director Tim McLauchlin said the addiction recovery and concerned persons group is meant to educate functioning addicts to overcome life controlling habits. “That can be drugs, that can be alcohol, that can […]
UCDD Providing Web Series for Caregivers
The Upper Cumberland Development District and Area Agency on Aging and Disability are creating a series of videos to help people caring for their loved ones. Family Caregiver Coordinator Clare Farless said the Caring Corner videos stem from the challenges of getting caregivers together for support groups during the pandemic. Farless said she hopes the […]
Heart of The Cumberland Triples Location Size
Heart of The Cumberland has tripled the size of its facility in Cookeville. The new location is on West Broad Street in Cookeville. Director Tammy Wilson said the new office will keep their support groups in-house. “We’re able to offer our groups on site instead of using a different location to host our grief support […]
