Additional Resources
Tennessee Mental Health Crisis Services - Free service available 24/7, 365 days a year, for anyone in Tennessee experiencing a mental health crisis. All calls are routed to a trained crisis counselor in your area who will provide you support, guidance, and connect you with community support services in your area - 1-855-274-7471
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Free, confidential crisis and suicide intervention services nationwide, offering additional specialized services for veterans, Spanish speakers (text AYUDA to 988), LGBTQ+ youth, and ASL speakers (via videophone) - 988 (call or text), or https://988lifeline.org
Veterans Crisis Line - Free and confidential, connecting Veterans in crisis, their families, and friends with qualified U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) responders nationwide. Support is available to all Veterans, regardless of VA enrollment, for any issue - 988 (call or text), or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Second Harvest of Northeast Tennessee - A collection of food pantries and resources - https://netfoodbank.org/findapantry/
Bristol
Feeding Southwest Virginia - https://feedingswva.org/map-directory/
Bristol Emergency Food Pantry - Mon-Fri, 1pm-3pm, bring photo ID and SS cards, 115 Washington St. - http://www.bristolfoodpantry.org/
Haven of Rest - Daily community dinner Mon-Fri 5pm-5:40pm (to go), food pantry open 4 days a week, 624 Anderson St. - 423-968-2011, https://www.havenofrestbristol.org/
Salvation Army of Bristol - Pantry, clothing, shelter. 137 MLK Jr. Blvd. - 423-764-6156
Johnson City
Good Samaritan Lunch Program - Serves daily sack lunches to low income and unhoused individuals Mon-Fri. - https://goodsamjc.org/daily-lunch-for-homeless/
St. Mary's Catholic Church food pantry - First and third Saturday of the month, 2211 E. Lakeview Dr. - 423-282-6367, https://stmarysjc.org/social-awareness/
Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church - Shepherd's Breakfast on Saturdays, 201 S. Roan St. - 423-461-8070, https://www.munsey.org/meltingpot
New Vision Church of God Food Pantry - 4th Monday of the month, proof of residency required, 1109 Division St. - (423) 929-3927
Salvation Army of Johnson City - Pantry, meals, and shelter, 204 W. Walnut St. - 423-926-2101
Kingsport
Feeding Kingsport - https://feedkingsport.org/ - 423-246-2273
Hope Helps - Food, clothing closet, household items. By appointment only, call 10:30-2:30 on Thursdays - 423-297-4675, https://hopehelpstn.com/
Vermont UMC - Free breakfast first Saturday of the month, 1817 Bloomingdale Rd. - 423-288-2801, http://www.vermontumc.com/food_pantry
The Table of Kingsport - Every Monday 5:50pm-6:50pm community hot meal, 510 Gibson Mill Rd. - 423-765-8543
Shades of Grace - Bag lunches weekdays 10am-12pm, emergency food boxes available, call ahead - 423-765-2440
Elizabethton
Loaves and Fishes - Daily meals, food boxes. 1200 19E Bypass - 423-543-4901
Assistance & Resource Ministries (ARM, Inc.) - Food, household items, emergency assistance. 714 W. C St. - 423-542-0919
Philippi Missionary Baptist Church Pantry - Weekly and monthly food assistance, contact for details. 115 Tipton St. - 423-543-1651
Greeneville
Greene County Community Ministries - Food pantry and emergency assistance, Mon-Fri 9am-12:30pm, 107 N. Cutler St. - 423-638-1667
Jonesborough
Cherry Grove Baptist Church - Food pantry Thursdays 9-10am, closed on 5th Thursdays, 104 Cherry Grove Rd. - 423-753-2033
Find your local Public Housing Agency - https://www.hud.gov/contactus/public-housing-contacts
Salvation Army, Find a Shelter Near You - https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/homelessness/
Family Promise, Find Shelter Assistance Near You (for families with children) - https://familypromise.org/get-help/
Bristol
Bristol Salvation Army - Clothing, food, and shelter, 137 MLK Jr. Blvd. - 423-764-6156
Haven of Rest - Emergency shelter, hot meals, baby supplies, and more. 624 Anderson Street - 423-968-2011, https://www.havenofrestbristol.org/
Johnson City
ARCH - Frontline assistance for those who are unhoused or between sheltered and unhoused - https://archcoc.org/get-help
Apply for public housing in Johnson City - https://www.jchousing.org/
Haven of Mercy - Shelter and holiday meals - https://havenofmercy.org/
Salvation Army of Johnson City - Pantry, meals, and shelter, 204 W. Walnut St. - 423-926-2101
Johnson City Downtown Day Center and Clinic - Medical services, emergency shelter during severe weather, clothing pantry, laundry, hygiene products. Has a Naloxone box outside. 202 W. Fairview Ave. - 423-439-7371, https://www.etsuhealth.org/locations/downtown-day-center.php
Kingsport
The Table of Kingsport - Temporary emergency warming and cooling shelter, 510 Gibson Mill Rd. - 423-765-8543
Hope Haven Ministries - Temporary shelter, 670 Dale St. - Men's 423-246-6012, Women's 423-246-7843
Safe Place (for Homeless/at-risk Youth) - 21-day support for teens at risk, 2001 Stonebrook Pl. - 423-288-1828
Hope House (for expectant mothers) - Long-term housing for expectant mothers, 1567 N. Eastman Rd. - 423-247-7994, http://www.hopehouse.us/home.html
Grace House - Low barrier shelter for up to 20 men and 20 women, check-in 4pm-10pm, 700 E. Sullivan St. - 423-732-0522, https://www.kpthm.org/shelter/
Greeneville
The Opportunity House - Shelter for Greene County residents in need. 205 N Irish Ln. - 423-638-4099
Johnson City
The River - Day center for women, showers, laundry, classes, hygiene products - https://theriverministryforwomen.com/
Johnson City Downtown Day Center and Clinic - Laundry, showers, clothing pantry, emergency shelter, medical services. Has a Naloxone box outside. 202 W. Fairview Ave. - 423-439-7371, https://www.etsuhealth.org/locations/downtown-day-center.php
Kingsport
The Oasis of Kingsport - Day center for women, showers, laundry, classes, case management - 423-392-1137, https://oasiskpt.org/
Grace House - Case management, permanent mailing address, benefits/housing assistance, transportation. 700 E. Sullivan St. - 423-732-0522, https://www.kpthm.org/shelter/
Find a domestic violence shelter near you - https://www.domesticshelters.org/
Bristol
Abuse Alternatives - Emergency services, legal/financial assistance, counseling, children's services. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, 104 Memorial Dr. - 24/7 Hotline 423-764-2287, Office 423-652-9093, http://www.abusealternativesinc.org/
Johnson City / Kingsport
Safe House (Frontier Health) - Emergency services, legal/financial services, counseling, children's services. JC Hotline 423-926-7233, Kingsport Hotline 844-578-7233, http://www.frontierhealth.org/domestic-violence/
Elizabethton
The Shepherd's Inn - Shelter for women and children displaced by domestic violence, 610 W G St. - 423-542-0180
Erwin
CHIPS (Change Is Possible) - Assists victims of domestic violence. 24/7 Hotline 423-388-8281, Office 423-743-0022, http://www.chipsfvs.org/
Kingsport Community Ministry Center (Serving Washington/Sullivan/Hawkins Counties) - Open 9am-12pm weekdays, emergency assistance with rent, utilities, and more. 100 E. Church Cr. - 423-378-3722, https://tinyurl.com/4dj7jcfj
Bristol
The Proverbs 3:27 Mission Center, Hunt Memorial UMC - Mondays and Fridays, hot breakfast/lunch, showers, laundry, clothing closet, 902 Harmeling St. - 276-821-3023
Central Christian Church - Clothing pantry, Wednesdays 10am-2pm, 106 State St. - 423-764-9013
Bristol Salvation Army - Clothing, food, and shelter, 137 MLK Jr. Blvd. - 423-764-6156
Bristol Faith in Action - Food, clothing, diapers, rent assistance, 1556 Euclid Ave. - 276-466-8292, https://www.bristolfia.org/faq
Johnson City
Good Samaritan Ministries - Clothing closet, emergency food, household items, 100 N. Roan St. - 423-928-1958
Johnson City Downtown Day Center and Clinic - Clothing closet, emergency shelter, medical services. Has a Naloxone box outside. 202 W. Fairview Ave. - 423-439-7371, https://www.etsuhealth.org/locations/downtown-day-center.php
Kingsport
Shades of Grace - Showers, clothing closets, ID assistance. Men's showers Mon-Fri 10am-1pm, Women's Tue & Thurs 10am-12pm. Call for appointment - 423-765-2440, https://www.facebook.com/ShadesOfGraceUMC/
Elizabethton
ARM, Inc. - Clothing closet and emergency assistance, 714 W. C St. - 423-542-0919
East Side Free Will Baptist Church - Clothing and food assistance for Carter County residents, 704 Siam Rd. - 423-542-4210
Greeneville
CANUP - Clothing, hygiene items, support for unhoused individuals, 1103 Tusculum Blvd. - 423-639-2268
UETHDA Greene County Neighborhood Service Center - Emergency clothing, food, and utility assistance, 1128 Tusculum Blvd., Office C - 423-639-3681
TN Dept. of Health - https://www.tn.gov/health/local.html
Project Access (NE Tennessee / SW Virginia) - Specialty medical care at no cost for uninsured residents of a 21-county area - https://projectaccesseasttn.org/our-patients/
Johnson City
Johnson City Community Health Center - Medical, behavioral, and social health services on a sliding scale, 2151 Century Ln. - 423-926-2500, https://www.etsuhealth.org/locations/jc-communityhealthcenter.php
ETSU Health Dental Hygiene Clinic - Cleaning, X-rays, oral cancer screening, and more. Senior Citizens 55+ free; others $20 for cleaning, $15 for sealants
Agape Women's Services - Free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STI testing, 515 W. Walnut St. - 423-928-2273, https://agapewomensservices.com/
Kingsport
Providence Medical Clinic of Kingsport - Medical care for residents below 150% of the poverty line, 441 Clay St. - 423-247-4536, http://providenceclinic.org
Friends In Need Health - Primary and dental health services, 1105 W. Stone Dr. - 423-224-5697, https://www.friendsinneed.us/
Oxford House of Tennessee - Recovery homes throughout the state with 24-hour peer support - https://www.oxfordhousetn.org/
Families Free (Northeast Tennessee) - Substance abuse counseling, mental health services, life skills - https://familiesfree.com/
Bristol
New Day Recovery - Substance use recovery, primary care, optometry, dental. 2195 Euclid Ave. - 276-669-5179, https://svchs.com/new-day-recovery-substance-abuse-program/
Johnson City
Turning Point (Frontier Health) - 24/7 walk-in services for substance use disorder. 208 E. Unaka Ave. - 423-926-0940, https://www.frontierhealth.org/directory/frontier-health-turning-point/
Over Mountain Recovery - Outpatient recovery, housing/transportation assistance, counseling, medication-assisted treatment. 203 Gray Commons Cr. - 833-371-0509, https://www.overmountainrecovery.org/
Johnson City / Kingsport
Bridge to Shore Recovery - Women's sober housing and recovery resources - 423-470-9203, https://www.bridgetoshoretn.com/
Greeneville
Northeast Tennessee Change Works SSP - Syringe services, HIV/hepatitis testing, overdose prevention, treatment referrals. 766 W. Andrew Hwy. (4th Wednesday of each month) - 423-439-7532, https://www.facebook.com/people/Northeast-TN-Change-Works/61584314169348/
Tennessee Adult Education and American Job Centers - GED, employability skills, digital literacy - https://www.tn.gov/workforce/jobs-and-education/ae/aer/about.html
Skill Up - SNAP Employment and Training program, tuition assistance, textbooks, gas cards, uniforms - (865) 200-4536, https://skillup.tennessee.edu/snap-participants/
Vocational Rehab - Assists individuals with disabilities in developing employable skillsets - https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/vocational-rehabilitation.html
Jobs4TN - File for unemployment, find a job, post your resume, enroll in adult education - https://www.tn.gov/jobs4tn.html
People Ready - Local job opportunities, many with next-day pay - https://www.peopleready.com/
The following are items you can consider stocking in Blessing Boxes:
In-date, undamaged, nonperishable/shelf-stable food items (cans with pop-tops, pouch foods, rice, beans, peanut butter, pasta, canned meats, snack bars, cooking oil, shelf-stable milk, water, etc.)
Sealed hygiene items (feminine hygiene items, deodorant, body wipes, soaps, small detergents, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)
Sealed baby items (diapers, wipes, food, etc.)
Many of the above organizations accept donations and/or volunteers. Other organizations working to help our region:
Unity House - Unite to end homelessness in Johnson City - https://www.unityhousingtn.org/
United Way - https://www.unitedway.org/
Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition (S.C.A.D.) - https://www.scadcoalition.org/
Youth Villages - Support services for children, young adults, and families - https://youthvillages.org/
Isaiah 117 House - Safe places for children removed from their homes - https://isaiah117house.com/
Ronald McDonald House - Support for families traveling to access health care - https://ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org/
CCETN - Catholic Charities of East Tennessee - https://www.ccetn.org/
Habitat for Humanity - https://www.habitat.org/
Appalachia Service Project - Critical home repairs in Southern Appalachia - https://asphome.org/