Ground Zero (CF Storehouse) - Located at 608 West Avenue, Crossville, TN, Ground Zero serves as the primary point of contact for individuals experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, and substance use disorders in Cumberland County.

Operating as the CF Storehouse, this facility provides essential daily services to vulnerable community members, including hot meals, clothing distribution, food assistance, and other critical supports. The centralized location functions as an entry point to the broader continuum of care, allowing staff to engage with individuals in need, assess their situations, and connect them to appropriate resources within the service network.

Ground Zero plays a vital role in identifying candidates for specialized programs like Between Moves House, The Landing Zone House, and the Clean-Living Recovery Community, ensuring that individuals receive targeted assistance based on their specific needs and circumstances.

Warming Center – 608 West Ave. Open per White Flag “law.”

Crisis and Interim House

Coming soon to Crossville, TN, The Crisis House offers emergency shelter for individuals facing situational housing crises. This facility serves those experiencing homelessness, living in vehicles, or couch surfing by providing temporary refuge for up to 14 days while permanent housing solutions are developed.

Eligibility focuses on individuals motivated to identify the root causes of their housing instability and commit to working toward stability. During their stay, staff conduct comprehensive needs assessments and provide targeted assistance to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. Services include employment support, resolving financial issues, budgeting education, life skills training, and assistance obtaining essential documentation (birth certificates, Social Security cards, driver's licenses).

The Crisis House specifically serves individuals without active substance use disorders. Those presenting with addiction issues receive navigation assistance to appropriate detox and rehabilitation services. The facility will accommodate up to 20 residents (10 men, 10 women) at capacity.

The Interim House - Plans to provide short-term stabilization housing for individuals with substance use disorders who express readiness to begin their recovery journey. This facility serves as a critical entry point, offering 1-7 day stays to help residents transition away from unfavorable living conditions and prepare for formal rehabilitation programs.

This facility plans to provide accommodations of bunk-style housing for up to ten individuals (five men and five women), along with four individual efficiency suites designed for various phases of the stabilization process. These graduated living spaces support residents through the initial days of preparation before placement into longer-term rehabilitative housing.

This specialized "black out" holding environment creates a structured setting where individuals can safely distance themselves from substances and triggering environments while receiving support to manage initial withdrawal symptoms and build commitment to their recovery goals. The Interim House bridges the critical gap between crisis and treatment, providing a supportive first step for those seeking freedom from substance use disorders.