Memphis Recovery & Community Resources
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Memphis Recovery & Community Resources
Rise Tennessee compiled this directory to help people in or near recovery, their families, and the professionals who support them find real, verified help in Memphis and Shelby County. It is offered freely to the community, not only our own residents.
Crisis & Emergency
If someone is not breathing, is blue, or will not wake up, call 911 immediately.
Emergency — overdose, fire, violence, medical
24/7
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text, 24/7. Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Alliance Mobile Crisis (Shelby County)
24/7 mobile psychiatric crisis response.
Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line
24/7 mental health crisis support.
Tennessee REDLINE
Free, confidential addiction treatment referral, 24/7. Call or text.
Poison Control
24/7 national poison help line.
Family Safety Center of Memphis & Shelby County
Domestic violence crisis support, safety planning, legal referral.
901-222-4400|Visit familysafetycenter.org (opens in a new tab)
YWCA Greater Memphis — 24-hr DV hotline
Emergency domestic violence shelter for women and their children.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7, confidential.
DCS Child Abuse Hotline
Statewide, 24/7 mandatory reporting line.
211 Tennessee
General referral line for any need not listed here.
Treatment, Detox & Medication-Assisted Recovery
FindHelpNowTN
Real-time Tennessee treatment availability, filterable by level of care and payment.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7, English & Spanish.
Alliance Crisis Wellness Center
24/7 walk-in medically monitored detox and crisis stabilization. No one turned away for inability to pay.
Memphis Comprehensive Treatment Center
Methadone and buprenorphine/Suboxone; same-day walk-ins accepted.
Serenity Recovery Centers
Residential treatment, MAT, IOP; treats regardless of ability to pay.
901-521-1131|Visit serenityrecovery.org (opens in a new tab)
Memphis Recovery Centers
Residential, PHP, IOP, dual-diagnosis and trauma care; TennCare and sliding scale.
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and substance-use care; 24/7 assessment.
Women & Women With Children
Programs that let a mother stay with her children while she gets treatment or shelter.
Salvation Army Renewal Place
Up to a 2-year residential recovery program for women and their children.
Moriah House (Memphis Union Mission)
Long-term recovery program for women and their children.
901-526-8403|Visit memphisunionmission.org (opens in a new tab)
YWCA Safe House
Emergency domestic violence shelter, women and children of all ages.
TDMHSAS Women's Recovery Oriented System of Care (WROSC)
State-funded pathway for pregnant and postpartum women and women with dependent children.
Recovery Community & Meetings
Meeting times and locations change — use each fellowship's own live meeting finder.
AA — Memphis Area Intergroup
24-hour helpline and meeting finder.
901-454-1414|Visit memphis-aa.org/meetings (opens in a new tab)
NA — West Tennessee Area
Helpline and meeting finder, serving Shelby County and surrounding areas.
Al-Anon — Memphis Area Information Service
Support for families and friends of people with alcohol use disorder.
901-323-0321|Visit memphisareaal-anon.org (opens in a new tab)
SMART Recovery
Online and in-person self-empowering addiction recovery support meetings.
Healthcare, Dental & Pharmacy
Christ Community Health Services
Primary care and behavioral health on a sliding fee scale; accepts Medicaid and most commercial insurance.
901-842-3160|Visit christcommunityhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Church Health
Primary, dental, eye, and behavioral health care on a sliding scale.
Regional One Health
Safety-net hospital; financial assistance available for emergency and medically necessary care.
901-545-7100|Visit regionalonehealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Shelby County Health Department
Immunizations, sexual health, TB control, vital records, and more.
Food Assistance
Mid-South Food Bank
Regional food bank with a pantry locator by ZIP code.
901-527-0841|Visit midsouthfoodbank.org/find-food (opens in a new tab)
SNAP (food stamps)
Apply through the TN Department of Human Services.
Benefits, ID & Documents
TennCare Connect
Apply for and manage TennCare/Medicaid.
1-855-259-0701|Visit tenncareconnect.tn.gov (opens in a new tab)
Social Security Administration
SSI/SSDI, replacement card, appointments — most offices now require an appointment.
Hospitality Hub
ID replacement, birth certificates, mail service, job counseling, free legal clinic.
Children, Childcare & WIC
TN Child Care Payment Assistance / Smart Steps
Childcare subsidy for working parents and students.
WIC — Shelby County Health Department
Nutrition support for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
Porter-Leath Head Start / Early Head Start
Free preschool and early childhood programs; Early Head Start accepts pregnant women.
Employment & Education
American Job Center
Job search, training, resume help, and career advising.
901-707-8426|Visit greatermemworkforce.com (opens in a new tab)
Goodwill Excel Center
Free adult high school diploma program with childcare and transportation support.
901-726-3100|Visit excelcentermemphis.org (opens in a new tab)
HopeWorks
Adult basic education, HiSET/GED prep, workforce development, and job placement.
Legal Aid
Memphis Area Legal Services
Free civil legal aid: housing/eviction, domestic violence, benefits. No criminal cases, never charges.
Community Legal Center
Sliding-scale family law, immigration, and elder law.
Clean Slate Memphis
Free online expungement eligibility check.
Transportation
MATA (Memphis Area Transit Authority)
Trip planning, routes, and accessibility services.
MATAplus Paratransit
Curb-to-curb service for people with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route buses.
901-322-4080|Visit matatransit.com/mataplus (opens in a new tab)
Housing & Homelessness
CAFTH / 901 P.L.A.C.E.
Shelby County's Continuum of Care coordinated entry for housing placement.
MIFA Housing Stability
Rapid rehousing and emergency rental assistance.
Memphis Housing Authority
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher program information.
Veterans
Memphis VA Medical Center
Open 24/7.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
24/7 support for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
About this directory
Listings are reviewed periodically but hours, phone numbers, and eligibility rules change. Always confirm current details directly with the organization before referring or relying on an entry. Inclusion here is not an endorsement, and this page is not a substitute for emergency services — if you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
Case manager, discharge planner, or agency?
Refer a client to a NARR / TN-ARR certified recovery residence.
Looking for housing yourself?
RiseTN admits through supported referrals. Ask your treatment provider, case manager, discharge planner, or caseworker to refer you — it keeps your clinical and support needs connected to the people already helping you.
General questions? Contact us