# First Nations Help Resources - Tennessee ## National Resources - **National Indian Health Board (NIHB):** - **Phone:** (202) 507-4070 - **Website:** [https://www.nihb.org](https://www.nihb.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for tribal health care, public health initiatives, and policy resources. - **Native American Rights Fund (NARF):** - **Phone:** 1-800-447-0784 - **Website:** [https://www.narf.org](https://www.narf.org/) - **Description:** Legal assistance and advocacy for tribal sovereignty and justice. - **StrongHearts Native Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) - **Website:** [https://strongheartshelpline.org](https://strongheartshelpline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Culturally appropriate support for Native Americans experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. ## Statewide First Nations Services - **Tennessee Commission of Indian Affairs (TCIA):** - **Phone:** [Unavailable - Commission dissolved in 2010] - **Website:** [Archived Resource Link](https://www.tn.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Historical information and resources for Native American advocacy in Tennessee. - **United South and Eastern Tribes (USET):** - **Phone:** (615) 872-7900 - **Website:** [https://www.usetinc.org](https://www.usetinc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Tribal advocacy, health care initiatives, education, and resource coordination for tribal nations in the southeastern U.S. ## Regional Tribal Organizations ### Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama (Serving Tennessee Residents) - **Phone:** (256) 223-2184 - **Website:** [https://cherokeetribeofnortheastalabama.org](https://cherokeetribeofnortheastalabama.org/) - **Office Location:** P.O. Box 634, Fort Payne, AL 35967 - **Specialized Services:** Cultural preservation, legal aid, and family support programs. ### Native American Indian Association (NAIA) of Tennessee - **Phone:** (615) 232-9179 - **Website:** [https://www.naiatn.org](https://www.naiatn.org/) - **Office Location:** 230 Spence Lane, Nashville, TN 37210 - **Specialized Services:** Education programs, workforce development, and cultural events. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Support:** - **Phone:** 1-844-762-8483 (StrongHearts Helpline) - **Website:** [https://mmiwusa.org](https://mmiwusa.org/) - **Description:** Reporting and support services for MMIW cases. ## Online Resources - **Native American Financial Assistance Resource Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.nativepartnership.org](https://www.nativepartnership.org/) - **Features:** Financial assistance, scholarships, and tribal grant opportunities. ## Educational Resources - **The Native American Indian Association of Tennessee (NAIA) Cultural Education:** - **Website:** [https://www.naiatn.org](https://www.naiatn.org/) - **Description:** Information about Tennessee's Native history, educational workshops, and cultural events. ## Additional Support - **National Congress of American Indians (NCAI):** - **Phone:** (202) 466-7767 - **Website:** [https://www.ncai.org](https://www.ncai.org/) - **Services Provided:** Policy advocacy, leadership training, and resources for tribal governments. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact NAIA of Tennessee at (615) 232-9179._