Compassion Counseling

04/30/2026

The Hope Program is here.

We are now accepting referrals and enrollments.

If you or someone you know is ready to begin again,
we are here to walk alongside you.

Thank you to The Women's Fund of East Tennessee! This program wouldn't be possible without your support!

04/29/2026

A program designed to walk alongside women who are rebuilding their lives.

Through counseling, support, and real, practical help—
we meet women where they are and help them take the next step forward.

Because mental health is not a luxury.
It’s a basic human right.

We are deeply grateful to Women's Fund of East Tennessee for investing in this work and helping bring the Hope Program to life.

And hope?
Hope can grow again. 💛

04/28/2026

This is for the woman who is trying to begin again.

The one coming home after incarceration… wondering where she fits.
The one in recovery… choosing her path every single day.
The one healing from domestic violence… learning what safety feels like again.
The one who simply needs a fresh start.

She is not broken.
She is rebuilding.

And she shouldn’t have to do it alone.

Because of support from Women's Fund of East Tennessee, this kind of care is becoming more accessible in our community.

04/27/2026

Something is coming…

Every day, women in our community are quietly carrying stories of survival, loss, and starting over.

Stories we don’t always see.
Stories that deserve to be heard.

We’ve been working on something close to our hearts
something built for healing, for rebuilding… for hope.

We’re grateful to Women's Fund of East Tennessee for helping make this vision possible.

Stay with us this week. 💛

04/01/2026

We’re so excited to announce that we’re featured in Target Circle™! Vote for us in the Target app to direct Target
funds that support our work. Here’s how:
Step 1: Choose ‘My Target’ in the Target app or ‘Account’ on Target.com
Step 2: Tap ‘Cast votes’
Step 3: Find us & vote
Thanks for the Opportunity Target

03/17/2026

Beware, DayBreak Dementia Respite and Family Promise of Blount County. It seems a mischevious Leprechaun is running amok in the building. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/10/2026

We’re excited to share we received a $ 500 Spark Good local grant from our local Maryville Wal-mart. This grant will assist with offering sliding scale therapy. We are proud to spark good in our community!

Send a message to learn more

03/03/2026

We are incredibly grateful to United Way of Blount County for believing in the work we do and continuing to support our mission. 💛

Because of partners like you, we are able to provide accessible, compassionate mental health care to our community. Thank you for standing with us and investing in hope right here in Blount County.

02/23/2026

🌟 We’re Looking for Brave Voices 🌟
Have you been impacted by Compassion Counseling — either currently or in the past?
We are looking for a few individuals who would be willing to share their story and the impact services have had on their life. Your voice matters. Your story could help someone else take their first step toward hope.
If you would be open to learning more, please send us a DM.
📅 Availability on March 11th would be required.
Thank you for being part of our community. Hope grows here. 💛

02/18/2026

💚✨ BIG NEWS, FRIENDS! ✨💚

Our signature event Inspiring Hope is officially moving to May 19th — and we couldn’t be more excited!

Why May? Because it’s Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
And there is no better time to gather, celebrate stories of resilience, and remind our community that seeking help is strength.

Inspiring Hope isn’t just a fundraiser.
It’s a night of powerful storytelling.
It’s a reminder that no one walks alone.
It’s hope in action.

Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship helps ensure that affordable mental health services remain accessible in our community — because at Compassion Counseling, we believe cost should never be the barrier to healing.

🎟 Tickets are now available!
🌟 Sponsorship opportunities are open!
Join us for an evening of inspiration, storytelling, and meaningful impact.
Website: https://ccmaryville.org/inspiring-hope/
Phone: 865-724-2325
Email: director@cccmaryville.org

Mark your calendar for May 19th and join us in making this our most impactful year yet.

Because hope grows here. 💚
And on May 19th… it’s going to shine.

02/12/2026

Today I was working on two different grant applications.
Both times I came to the same question:
“How many people do you plan to serve?”
And both times, I paused.
Because the honest answer in mental health is this: the need will always exceed the resources. There are more people struggling than there are funded services available to meet them.
What I am deeply grateful for is that Compassion Counseling does not have a waitlist. When someone reaches out for help, we are able to schedule them. In today’s mental health landscape, that is not something we take lightly.
Still, that grant question isn’t really asking how many people need us. It’s asking how many we can responsibly serve with excellence, with our current staffing, funding, and capacity.
Capacity is not a reflection of compassion.
It’s a reflection of resources.
So we answer thoughtfully. We build sustainably. We steward every dollar carefully. And we keep growing — one person, one family, one session at a time. 💛

- Amy Blackwell, Executive Director