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Helping Hands

Resources

Everyone needs help from time to time and we understand that.  That's why we've compiled a comprehensive list of resources that address most of the requests and questions we receive. Whether you're looking for guidance, support, or answers, you'll find valuable information here to assist you.

United Way

United Way connects you with community resources.  They work with individuals, businesses, school districts, private foundations, the public sector, and other community partners. 

Call:  211

Text your zip code to 898-211

Email:  211staff@uwchatt.org

Family Justice Center

Creates a personal safety plan, finds a safe place for you, children, and pets, education regarding domestic violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking, help obtaining orders of protection, emotional support, and free counseling.

Phone:  423-643-7600

Address:  5707 Uptain Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411

Union Gospel Mission

This program is designed to be a six month residential program for men seeking to address "life-controlling" issues in their lives. The majority of clients in this program come from a background of drug addiction and/or alcoholism. 

Phone:  423-752-4998

Address:  124 Signal Hills Drive

Chattanooga, TN 37405

Shepherd’s Arm Rescue Mission

This is a nightly shelter program, also known as Chattanooga Rescue Mission.

Phone:  423-821-8363

Address:  1512 S Holtzclaw Ave

Chattanooga, TN 37404

Homeless Health Care Center

This is where the majority of our program referrals come from.  You can obtain a case worker and learn of other resources that will get your immediate needs met.

Phone:  423-209-5800

Address:  730 E 11th Street

Chattanooga, TN 37403

Maclellan Shelter for Families

This is a three-month program accepting families and men.  They collaborate with community partners and support clients to find housing, clothing, food, and care as well as education, job-skills training, financial literacy and life-skills learning.

Phone:  423-756-4222

Address:  717 E 11th Street

Chattanooga, TN 37403

Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga

Our Mission. To help families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.

Phone:  423-756-3891

Address:  1184 Baldwin Street Chattanooga, TN 37403

Other Resources

Salvation Army

Helping families break the crisis cycle and taking a path out of intergenerational poverty.  Food Boxes, Medicine and Utility Bills assistance.  Helping inmates rebuild their ties to the community and becoming productive citizens.

Phone:  423-756-1023

Address:  822 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404

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Metropolitan Ministries

Various services including housing, financial, nutrition, personal hygiene items, medical services, veterinary services, English as a Second Language classes, & additional homeless services

Phone:  423-624-9650

Address:  4001 Rossville Boulevard
Chattanooga, TN 37407

Restore 6:34 Inc

Restores lives of formerly incarcerated women.

Phone:  706-705-9834

Address:  PO Box 1112
LaFayette, GA 30728

Bethel Bible Village

Provides children's residential care and a private school education for children facing adversity.

Phone:  423-842-5757

Address:  3001 Hamill Road
Hixson, TN 37343

Office of Family Empowerment

Energy assistance, headstart, housing assistance.

Phone:  423-643-6434

Harbor Safe House in Cleveland

Serves victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Bradley and Polk Counties.

Phone:  423-476-3886

Address:  3680 Michigan Avenue NE
Cleveland, TN 37323

Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition

The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition exists to lead, coordinate, and strengthen efforts to reduce and end homelessness in Southeast Tennessee.

Phone:  423-710-1501

Address:  600 N Holtzclaw Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404

Partnership for Family, Children, and Adults

Domestic violence emergencies.

Phone:  423-755-2700

Front Desk:  423-755-2891

Address:  5600 Brainerd Road, Suite E-3
Chattanooga, TN 37411

The House of Refuge

For men - addiction, poverty, incarceration

Phone:  423-475-3201

Address:  3418 St. Elmo Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37409

McNabb Center

Offering mental healthcare, substance abuse treatment, social services, and victim services.

Phone:  423-266-6751

Address:  4 Locations in Hamilton County

findhelp.org

Search by zip code for help for various needs

Her Song

Her Song exists to interrupt the cycle of human trafficking by empowering survivors with holistic support to champion their journey toward freedom.

Phone:  904-513-0203

Address:  3680 Michigan Avenue NE
Cleveland, TN 37323

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