Real help. Real fast. No matter where you are in Tennessee.
Tennessee Statewide Helpline: Call or text 2-1-1
TDMHSAS Helpline: 1-800-560-5767 (Mon–Fri, 8am–4:30pm)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
Partners with agencies statewide. Visit thda.org/homelessness-resources to find your county.
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
Federally funded for emergency shelter, street outreach, rapid re-housing, and homelessness prevention. Services include case management, rental assistance, security deposits, and utility payments.
Coordinated Entry
Each CoC operates a system connecting people with housing and services. See the Find My Local YAAB page for regional contacts.
McKinney-Vento Program
Schools identify and support students experiencing homelessness with transportation, enrollment, and free meals.
American Job Centers
Free career services at jobs4tn.gov.
Tennessee Reconnect
Free community college tuition for adults at tnreconnect.gov.
YouthBuild
Job training and education for ages 16–24.
TennCare (Medicaid)
Apply at tn.gov/tenncare.
TDMHSAS Children & Youth Homeless Outreach — Regional providers:
PATH Program
Serves people with serious mental illness experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Legal Aid Society of Middle TN & the Cumberlands: 1-800-238-1443
West Tennessee Legal Services: 731-423-0616
Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services: tals.org
ID Replacement:
TN Dept. of Safety issues free state IDs for people experiencing homelessness. Visit any Driver Services Center with documentation from a shelter or service provider.
