MonroeSTOPe provides individual and group support to victims of domestic violence and their children, court advocacy and community education. Additional services include assistance completing Order of Protection paperwork, accessibility to relevant resources and a free hotline for victims. For a complete list of services, click here.

If you are being abused or hurt by your partner & need immediate assistance, call 911.

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, Monroe Stope is here to help.

Call 423-519-1232 to speak with a local Advocate.

If you'd like us to contact you, please complete the ONLINE INTAKE process. For a printable version of the intake assessment, click here.

For more information on Domestic Violence or for a list of resources that may offer immediate assistance to you, please visit our DV Resources page by clicking here.

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Monroe STOPe staff and services are funded by grants with the State of Tennessee, VOCA, IOLTA, Athens Federal Foundation, the Monroe County Health Council and private donors including Volunteer Federal, State Farm, and other businesses as well as individuals. The opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations contained within this document are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice of the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs. "This project was supported by Award No. 2018-V2-GX-0024 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice through the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs”.