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Supporting The Helen Ross McNabb Center since 1972

In addition to providing leadership and direction, the Foundation’s staff and 26-member volunteer board actively raises, holds and invests funds on behalf of the Center.

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Military Services

Funds raised for this program expansion were used to hire a third masters Level mental health clinician to serve veterans throughout East Tennessee.

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Hamblen County Recovery Home / Jail to Work

Funds were used to purchase transitional, supportive housing for women who are participating in the Center’s Jail to Work program

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Dogwood Springs at Mineral Springs Ave.

Mineral Springs Manor will offers 50 one-bedroom units of much-needed low-income housing to senior citizens in the Knoxville area.

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CenterPoint Facility Expansion

Funds will be used to expand the capacity of the McNabb Center’s residential substance use treatment program, which will provide a greater access to care for individuals in need.

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Elevate Recovery High School

These funds will be used to build a 13,000-square-foot high school consisting of three traditional classrooms, an outdoor classroom, a virtual classroom, cafeteria, group and individual treatment rooms

Ensuring quality behavioral health care in the East Tennessee region

Since its founding in 1972, the Helen Ross McNabb Foundation has worked diligently to support the work of the McNabb Center. Funds raised by the Foundation over the years have contributed greatly toward the stability and growth of the Center. The Foundation raises funds through several avenues.

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51,000

individuals are served each year by the McNabb Center thanks to the support of the Foundation.

over $5M

is raised each year to support the McNabb Center through the Foundation’s contributions.

Past Projects

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Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee

The Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee (SACET) was founded in 1973 as the Knoxville Rape Crisis Center and remains one of two comprehensive, community sexual assault agencies in the state of Tennessee; serving 16 counties. SACET provides victims of sexual assault with the support, information and resources needed throughout the recovery process.

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Therapeutic Preschool Knox County/Hamilton County

Helen Ross McNabb Center’s Therapeutic Preschool programs in Knox and Hamilton counties are the only remaining programs of their kind in the state of Tennessee. Through Therapeutic Preschool, the Center provides 10 weeks of intensive group treatment to children ages 4-6 who have suffered abuse, neglect or other adverse childhood experiences.

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Military Services

Funds raised for this program expansion were used to hire a third masters Level mental health clinician to serve veterans throughout East Tennessee.

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Upcoming Events

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The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation organizes special events each year to raise awareness and financial support for the McNabb Center. These events are embraced and supported by the local businesses and community volunteers!

Featured Event

Breakthrough Gala

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Parkside Hall | 2035 Polk Street, Chattanooga, TN 37411

The Breakthrough Gala is a one-of-a-kind collaboration between local artists and McNabb Center clients. Ten dynamic duos have been selected to share in the joy and therapeutic power of creating art together. These pairings highlight the rich diversity of both our McNabb Center clients and Chattanooga’s vibrant art scene.

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