Helpful Links
Community Resources
Here is a list of valuable community resources, categorized for easy access.
Domestic Violence Help
Knoxville Family Justice Center
Phone: 865-521-6336 or 865-637-8000
Website: Knoxville Family Justice Center
Description: Provides comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence, including advocacy, safety planning, and connections to legal and social support.
Joy Baker Center
Phone: 865-525-9401
Description: Offers support and assistance to individuals in crisis.
Family Crisis Center
Phone: 865-637-8000
Description: Provides immediate support and resources for families experiencing crisis, particularly domestic violence.
Haven House (Maryville)
Phone: 865-982-1087
Website: Haven House (Blount County)
Description: A shelter and resource center offering a safe haven and supportive services for victims of domestic violence in Blount County.
Shelters
Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM)
Phone: 865-673-6540
Website: Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Description: Provides emergency shelter, meals, and long-term recovery programs for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Salvation Army
Phone: 865-525-9401
Website: The Salvation Army of Knoxville
Description: Offers a variety of social services, including emergency shelter, disaster relief, and rehabilitation programs.
Serenity Shelter
Phone: 865-971-4673
Description: A women-only shelter providing a safe and supportive environment for women in need.
Family Promise
Phone: 865-584-2822
Website: Family Promise of Knoxville
Description: Helps families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence through community-based programs.
Food Assistance
FISH Hospitality Pantries
Phone: 865-523-7900
Website: FISH Hospitality Pantries
Description: Operates multiple food pantries to provide emergency food assistance to individuals and families.
Ladies of Charity
Phone: 865-474-9348
Website: Ladies of Charity Knoxville
Description: Offers various forms of assistance, including food pantry services, clothing, and emergency aid.
Baptist Centers of East Tennessee (Montgomery Village & Western Heights)
Phone (Montgomery Village): 865-577-6244
Phone (Western Heights): 865-525-9068
Website: Baptist Centers of East Tennessee
Description: Provides community services, including food assistance, at their Montgomery Village and Western Heights locations.
Addiction/Recovery
The Gateway (Peninsula Behavioral Health)
Phone: 865-588-5550
Website: Peninsula Behavioral Health
Description: Offers information, referral services, and support for individuals seeking addiction recovery.
Angelic Ministries
Phone: 865-523-8884
Website: Angelic Ministries
Description: Provides support and resources specifically for men in recovery, alongside other charitable services.
The McNabb Center
Phone: 865-523-4704
Website: The McNabb Center
Description: Offers comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, including medical detox programs.
Tennessee Redline
Phone: 1-800-889-9789 (Call or text)
Website: Tennessee REDLINE
Description: A confidential helpline offering information and referrals for substance abuse treatment and recovery services across Tennessee.
Human Trafficking
Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline
Phone: 855-558-6484
Website: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation – Human Trafficking
Description: Provides a dedicated hotline for reporting human trafficking and connecting victims with assistance in Tennessee.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Phone: 888-373-7888
Website: National Human Trafficking Hotline
Description: A national resource for reporting human trafficking and accessing victim support services.
Be Free Textline
Phone: Text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE)
Website: National Human Trafficking Hotline – Text HELP to 233733
Description: Offers a confidential textline for victims and survivors of human trafficking to get help and support.
Pregnancy Resources
Hope Resource Center
Phone: 865-525-4673
Website: Hope Resource Center
Description: Provides free and confidential pregnancy testing, STD testing, ultrasounds, and options counseling.
Choices Resource Center (Oak Ridge)
Phone: 865-483-0099
Website: Choices Resource Center
Description: A pregnancy care center in Oak Ridge offering support, education, and resources for expectant parents.
Mental Health
The McNabb Center
Phone: 1-800-255-9711
Website: The McNabb Center
Description: Offers a wide range of mental health services, including crisis services, therapy, and psychiatric care.
Cherokee Health Systems
Phone: 866-231-4477
Website: Cherokee Health Systems
Description: Provides integrated primary care and behavioral health services, including mental health counseling and medication management.
Medical Care
Cherokee Health Systems
Phone: 866-231-4477
Website: Cherokee Health Systems
Description: Offers comprehensive primary medical care services for individuals and families.
Interfaith Health Center
Phone: 865-546-7330
Website: Interfaith Health Center
Description: Provides affordable medical and dental care to uninsured and underserved individuals in the community.
East Knox Free Medical Clinic
Phone: 865-0678
Description: Offers free medical care on Mondays, serving individuals who may lack access to traditional healthcare.
Noon-4:00 p.m.
Dental Care
Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC)
Phone: 865-934-1746
Website: Volunteer Ministry Center
Description: Provides essential dental services to individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Knox County Health Department
Phone: 865-215-5000
Website: Knox County Health Department
Description: Offers public health dental services, including preventive care and basic treatments, often for children and low-income adults.
Vision Care
Fountain City Lions Club
Phone: 865-352-6499
Description: Provides assistance with vision care, including eye exams and glasses, for those in need.
Baby Supplies
Compassion Closet
Phone: 865-951-4677
Website: Compassion Closet
Description: Distributes free baby supplies, including diapers, wipes, and clothing, to families in need.
Helping Mamas Knoxville
Phone: 865-328-2147
Website: Helping Mamas Knoxville
Description: Collects and distributes essential items for babies and young children to local families and organizations.
Clothing
Alice Bell Baptist Church
Phone: 865-522-0137
Website: Alice Bell Baptist Church
Description: Hosts quarterly clothing giveaways to provide free clothing to the community.
Angelic Ministries
Phone: 865-523-8884
Website: Angelic Ministries
Description: Offers free clothing to individuals and families on specific days of the week.
General Assistance and Referral
Compassion Coalition
Phone: 865-251-1591
Website: Compassion Coalition
Description: Connects individuals and families with various community resources and assistance programs based on their needs.