# Homelessness Help Resources - Tennessee ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA):** - **Phone:** 1-615-815-2200 - **Website:** [https://thda.org](https://thda.org/) - **Services Provided:** Rental assistance, affordable housing programs, and homelessness prevention resources. - **Tennessee Homeless Solutions:** - **Phone:** 1-731-234-6489 - **Website:** [https://tnhomelesssolutions.org](https://tnhomelesssolutions.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency housing, permanent supportive housing, and transitional housing programs across Tennessee. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Nashville - **Room in the Inn:** - **Phone:** 1-615-251-9791 - **Website:** [https://www.roomintheinn.org](https://www.roomintheinn.org/) - **Office Location:** 705 Drexel St, Nashville, TN 37203 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelters, meal services, recovery programs, and employment services. - **Metro Homeless Impact Division (Nashville):** - **Phone:** 1-615-862-6402 - **Website:** [https://www.nashville.gov](https://www.nashville.gov/) (Search for "Homeless Impact Division") - **Services Provided:** Resources for shelters, mental health services, and housing assistance. ### Memphis - **Memphis Union Mission:** - **Phone:** 1-901-526-8403 - **Website:** [https://www.memphisunionmission.org](https://www.memphisunionmission.org/) - **Office Location:** 383 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38105 - **Specialized Services:** Overnight shelter, meals, addiction recovery programs, and job training. - **Catholic Charities of West Tennessee:** - **Phone:** 1-901-722-4700 - **Website:** [https://www.ccwtn.org](https://www.ccwtn.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Transitional housing, emergency rent and utility assistance, and food programs. ### Knoxville - **Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC):** - **Phone:** 1-865-524-3926 - **Website:** [https://www.vmcinc.org](https://www.vmcinc.org/) - **Office Location:** 511 N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917 - **Specialized Services:** Housing placement, case management, and day shelter services. - **Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM):** - **Phone:** 1-865-673-6540 - **Website:** [https://www.karm.org](https://www.karm.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, meals, spiritual care, and employment training. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. - **Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.tvchomeless.org](https://www.tvchomeless.org/) - **Features:** Resources for housing, food security, and health services across East Tennessee. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **National Alliance to End Homelessness:** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Description:** Information on homelessness causes, advocacy strategies, and effective intervention programs. ## Additional Support - **United Housing, Inc.:** - **Phone:** 1-901-272-1122 - **Website:** [https://www.uhinc.org](https://www.uhinc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Housing counseling, rental assistance, and homebuyer education. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Tennessee Housing Development Agency._