Services and Resources Designed to Support You.
Bridge to Safety is here to walk alongside individuals and families affected by domestic violence offering navigation, compassion, support, and hope every step of the way. At Bridge to Safety, we help navigate you with our partners to provide you with protection, support, and steps to guide you toward a safe future.
Choosing Bridge to Safety means finding more than just resources- it means finding people who care. At Bridge to Safety, you’ll find a welcoming environment where your safety, dignity, and healing come first.
Take the First Step Toward Safety.
Whether you need immediate support or are looking for help navigating services, our intake and needs assessment forms help connect you with the right resources.
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A Compassionate Connection to Safety and Support.
Bridge to Safety serves as a vital connection between victims, law enforcement, and community resources—helping individuals safely cross from crisis to confidence. The program provides guidance, support, and direct assistance to those impacted by domestic violence, ensuring they have access to the information and services they need during some of the most difficult times in their lives.
24-Hour Help Lines
Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee
865-522-7273
1-888-522-5244
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
DCS Centralized Intake
1-877-237-0004
Additional Services
Adult Protective Services: 1-888-277-8366
KCSO: 865-215-2243
UT Police: 865-974-3114
KPD: 865-215-6810
YWCA: 865-258-2919
Legal Services
Knox County Attorney General’s Office: 865-215-2515
Fourth Circuit Court: 865-215-2404
UT Police: 865-974-3114
Juvenile Court: 865-215-6400
Legal Aid Society: 865-215-6830
Your Safety Is Important.
• If you can’t avoid an argument, be in a room with an exit.
• Avoid bathrooms, kitchens, garages, or anywhere near weapons.
• Devise a code word to use with your children, family, friends, & neighbors when you need police.
• Make a plan where you will go if you leave.
• Use your best instincts & judgment to keep yourself safe.
Shelters
Salvation Army/Joy Baker Center: 865-525-9401
Kent C. Withers Family Crisis Center: 865-637-8000
Family Crimes Unit
400 Harriet Tubman St.
Knoxville, TN 37915
Knox County Sheriff’s Office
400 W Main St.
Knoxville, TN 37902
Bridge To Safety
City County Building
400 Main Street, M15
Knoxville, TN 37902
Knox County Detention
City County Building
400 Main Street, M15
Knoxville, TN 37902
You Have Legal Rights.
You may ask for a criminal complaint with the District Attorney General.
You may request an Order of Protection, which can: prevent the abuser from further abuse; require the abuser to leave your home; prevent the abuser from harassing, stalking, or contacting you; give you custody of or visitation with your minor child(ren); require the abuser, after a court hearing, to financially support you & your minor children if the abuser has a legal obligation to do so.
We’re Here When You Need Us.
If you or someone you know is in danger or needs support, don’t wait. Bridge to Safety is here to help you take the next step with confidentiality and compassion.