The Paragon House, Inc., an assisted living facility for the mentally challenged, was formed in August, 2002. Our mission is to provide the afore-mentioned group of individuals with safe, decent affordable housing. Through social activities in a Christian environment, we encourage our residents' participation and interaction in social and community life. The need for facilities such as ours has become more and more necessary since the advent of "Managed Care" and shrinking State and Local government budgets. As more and more individuals were released from hospitals, the need for assisted or halfway type facilities to help them ease back into society became more and more important.

    We have a seven-bedroom facility with common living room, kitchen and dining rooms located in a downtown neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Residents have their own individual rooms but eat meals together at regularly scheduled times. Staff (special dietary needs are adhered to) prepares all meals. A washer and dryer are available for use by Residents. The large front porch and Home offers the following programs/activities for the residents.

• Daily use of exercise equipment
• Monthly massage therapy
• Bi-monthly basic computer training (for information and entertainment)
• Quarterly health screenings
• Annual tax and estate planning consultations
• Trips to local events
• Parties (birthdays and other special occasions)

Director - Gloria W. Jarrett