United Way of Bedford County

Provides educational services to adults over the age of 17. Skills assessments; classes in basic reading, writing, and math; GED preparation classes; English for Speakers of Other Languages. 

528 people in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

201 West Lincoln St.
Tullahoma, TN 37388

(931) 455-3345
1-800-272-3900

Support the estimated 3000 Bedford County residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease through support groups, safe return, education, care consultations, information referrals and research.

437 people in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

836 Commercial Court
Murfreesboro, TN  37129

(615) 893-4272

Provides disaster relief, CPR, First Aid, AED, babysitting and aquatics training, emergency services to the armed forces, blood collection and international tracing services. 

465 people in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

2105 Midland Road
Shelbyville, TN  37160

(931) 684-5971

Provides research-based, educational youth development programs to 4^th-12^th grade youth to increase their knowledge, life skills and form positive attitudes to prepare them to become capable, responsible adults. 

5,371 youth in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

433 E. Depot Street
Shelbyville, TN  37160

(931) 684-2434

Provide technical rescue services including high/low level rescue, water rescue, dive rescue and recovery, confined space rescue, and land searches.  Also provides animal rescue and intervention and assistance in traffic control and emergency medical standby at local community events.

1,200 hours of assistance were given at community events in Bedford Co. in 2009.

3414 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN  37215

(931) 841-1661

Provides programs for boys ages 6-18 and girls ages 14-18 the opportunity to participate in viable Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing Programs.

367 people in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

P.O. Box 584
Shelbyville, TN  37162

(931) 685-9039

Serves area residents by providing free health assessments, support, education, respite, and referral services to caregivers and persons suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease.

226 people in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

224 W. Fort Street
Manchester, TN  37355

(931) 728-0126

CASA Works, Inc. believes that every child deserves a safe, permanent, loving home.  CASA Works, Inc. recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to advocate for abused children in Juvenile Court.

63 people in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

100 East Side Square
Shelbyville, TN  37160

(931) 684-4676

South Central Relative Caregiver Program

Offers short-term case management, direct services, information and referral, educational workshops, support groups and enrichment services for caregivers and their related children.

113 people in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

111 Eaglette Way
Shelbyville, TN  37160

(931) 684-9203

Early Intervention Program

Provides year-round services to developmentally delayed children from birth to three years of age.  Services include developmental screening and assessments, specialized instruction provided in a home, daycare or classroom setting, parent training and transportation.

83 children in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

Family Support Program

Provides financial help for support services to children and adults with severe or developmental disabilities and their families.  It is the goal of Family Support to keep families together in their own homes and communities.

30 people in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

841 Union Street,
Suite 203
Shelbyville, TN  37160

(931) 684-6772

Provides primary health care to the working, uninsured of Shelbyville and Bedford County who are 18 years old and older.  Meds are also given to patients to help those who cannot afford to purchase their meds.

1,224 people in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

P O Box 1614
Tullahoma, TN  37388

(931) 455-7150 business
(931) 684-7133 crisis

Call 2-1-1 for resources & referrals

Responds to the emotional needs of callers with confidential, non-judgmental, active listening, by fostering self-directed resolution, referrals or intervention through telephone with CONTACT volunteers.

4,116 calls were made from Bedford Co. in 2009.

319 Bethany Lane
Shelbyville, TN 37160

(931) 684-5222

Provides direct services for epilepsy and traumatic brain injury (TBI) clients.  Services include information/referral, advocacy, community education, support groups, summer camp, and therapeutic recreation for clients with TBI.   

60 people in Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

P.O. Box 1666
Shelbyville, TN  37162

(931) 580-1141

Provides recreational therapy through horseback riding and related activities for children and youth with severe physical and/or mental disabilities.  Encourages self-confidence, socialization, communication and muscle development for program participants.

21 people in Bedford County were served in 2009.

P.O. Box 1271
Manchester, TN  37349-1271

(931) 728-1133 business
1-800-435-7739 crisis

Provides crisis counseling, emergency shelter, safety planning, education, resource development and individual or group support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.  

187 people from Bedford Co. were served in 2009.

P.O. Box 391
Shelbyville, TN  37162

(931) 684-5463 (KIND)

Provide care for homeless animals, provide spay/neuter assistance, promote kindness to animals through education, investigate cruelties and provide assistance to all animals/owners needing help.  United Way helps fund the Spay-Neuter program that assists the elderly with pet maintenance costs.  

45 people in Bedford Co. received services in 2009.

111 J. G. Helton Drive
Shelbyville, TN  37160

(931) 684-0019

Provides nutrition, transportation, health screenings, education, fitness, information and referral, friendly visitation, telephone reassurance, and coordinate with other agencies as well. 

1,041 people in Bedford Co. received services in 2009.

501 Oxford House
1161 21^st Ave. South
Nashville, TN  37232-4632

(615) 936-0760 business
1-800-222-1222 crisis

Tennessee Poison Center is a comprehensive poison information resource.  It provides a medical hotline for poison emergency and information calls, poison prevention education and 24-hour chemical and biochemical surveillance.  

852 calls were made from Bedford Co. in 2009.

1300 Railroad Avenue
Shelbyville, TN  37160

(931) 685-0957

Provides long-term residential treatment, for men ages 19 and up, who have co-occurring disorders. 

229 people from Bedford Co. were served in 2009