Homelessness Resources
This page is meant to be a reference for resources in our communities about homelessness. This is not meant to be an exhaustive catalog of resources, nor is inclusion on this page meant to act as a recommendation by Covenant Health for any particular resource. Detailed information on a variety of resources are available below.
Angelic Ministries
Food, clothing and one-time assistance with furniture.
1218 N. Central St.
Knoxville, TN 37919
865-523-8884
Care Cuts
Free haircuts every Sunday.
Compassion Coalition (Knox County)
865-215-1591
One connection call point, help for Knox County community.
East Tennessee Human Resource Agency Housing Resources
865-691-2551
Utility, home weatherization, affordable housing and emergency housing vouchers.
Knoxville Community Action Committee Housing Resources
865-546-3500
Housing resources to help with rent assistance, utility and home repairs.
Ladies of Charity
Assists with medication, clothes, food, rent and utilities.
McNabb Center
205 W. Springdale Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
865-637-9711
1-800-255-9711
McNabb Center Youth Emergency Shelter
Metro Drug Coalition – The Gateway
Recovery meetings are open to everyone and frequently involve food.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Comprehensive services for homeless veterans at the VA homeless hotline: 1-877-424-3838.
Reach a local VA homeless outreach worker at 865-670-2369.
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
Shelters:
- Bread of Life (Crossville)
- Community Health of East Tennessee (CHET) Family Services Center
Domestic violence shelter - Columbus Home
Children only - Family Justice Center
- Family Promise (Knoxville)
- Family Promise (Maryville)
- Haven House
Domestic violence shelter - Knox Area Rescue Ministries
865-673-6540 - Keenan Grimes Community Outreach Center
Shelters 14 people nightly - MetAnoiaTN
For victims of human trafficking; requires application - Ministerial Association of Temporary Shelters (MATS) (Morristown)
423-587-9215 - SafeSpace
Domestic violence shelter, allows children - Salvation Army
865-525-9401 - Samaritan House Family Ministries
Women and children - Samaritan Place
865-684-1880 - Scott County Homeless Shelter
423-663-3333 - Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries
- YWCA
Women’s and youth domestic violence shelter
Sober Living Houses
- All4 Knox Recovery Guide
- Oxford House of Tennessee
Search for availability here. - Steps House
Transitional housing (recovery housing, veteran housing, permanent supportive living)
865-573-7152
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Housing and Homeless Services
TORCH (Anderson County)
865-318-4788
Outreach center for the homeless.
Volunteers of America
865-338-3528
Supportive services for veterans and their families
Volunteer Ministry Center
Showers/laundry access sometimes
Free dental clinic on Fridays (must do ESG paperwork Tuesday to Thursday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. before being seen if homeless)
Tuesday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: CHAMP assessments for assistance with housing/access to supportive housing .
Water Angels
Hot meals at 4:30 p.m. every other Friday
Church service Sundays 2 p.m.
Can receive food, toiletries and clothing.
Van ministries provide blankets, food and water.
Other Resources
Choice Health Network Education – HIV and AIDS
Choice Health Network’s Knoxville Prevention Services – HIV and AIDS
Community Resource Guide – Sevier County (English)
Community Resource Guide – Sevier County (Spanish)
Knox County Subsidized Apartments
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation Housing
This form is to request changes or updates to existing community resources. If you have any questions about a specific resource, please reach out to that organization.