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Memphis SOUND Resources Page

Provided below are resources available in the Memphis community. The list is not comprehensive. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911. 

Emergency Numbers 

  • Emergency: 911
  • Memphis Police Department: (901) 545-2677
  • Shelby County Sheriff: (901) 545-5500
  • TN Department of Children’s Services- Shelby County Region:
    • Main Number- Memphis Office: (901) 578-4001
    • Report Abuse: (877) 237-0004
  • Shelby County Community Services Agency: (901) 222-4200
  • Emergency Shelter Placement: (901) 529-4522
  • Emergency Housing Hotline: (901) 529-4545
  • Memphis Fair Housing Center: (901) 432-4663
  • Family Safety Center 24-Hour Crisis Line: (901) 249-7611
  • Memphis Community Services HelpLine: (901) 415-2790
  • Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) Emergency Assistance: (901) 527-0226

Crisis Hotline Numbers 

  • Mental Health Hotline: 988
  • Memphis Crisis Center: (901) 274-7477
  • University of Memphis Warm Line: (901) 678-1636

Vocation/Work

Vocational resources are tools and support systems that help individuals acquire practical skills and training for specific careers or trades, facilitating their entry and success in the workforce.

  • Shelby County Vocational Rehabilitation Regional Office
    • 40 South Main Street 10th Floor, Suite 100 Memphis, TN 38103
    • Phone: 1-833-722-8347
    • Website:
    • VR Referral:
  • West Memphis Rehabilitation Services
  • Olive Branch, Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
    • 6810 Crumpler Blvd #303 Olive Branch, MS 38654
    • Phone: (866) 358-6960
    • Website:
  • Workforce Investment Network & American Job Center
  • Kyla Guyette, Executive Director of Workforce Investment Network
  • University of Memphis GROWWTH (Growing Relational and Occupational Wealth in West Tennessee Households)

Food Assistance 

Food assistance refers to the distribution of food or meals to individuals or communities in need, often to alleviate hunger and ensure nutritional security.

  • First Congo
    • Meals served Monday-Friday 10-12pm
    • Food Pantry open Wednesdays 10-1pm
    • 1000 S Cooper St. Memphis, TN 38104
    • Phone: (901) 278-6786
    • Website:
  • St. Vincent DePaul
    • Meals served Monday-Sunday 9:30 -11am
    • 1306 Monroe Ave Memphis, TN 38104
    • Phone: (901) 722-4703
    • Website:
    • Email: gloria.hyden.svdp@gmail.com
  • St. Mary’s Catholic Church Soup Kitchen
    • Meals served Monday-Saturday 7:15-10:00 am
    • 155 Market Street Memphis, TN 38105
    • Phone: (901) 522-9420
    • Website:
    • Email: stmaryssoupkitchen@gmail.com
  • Midsouth Food Bank
  • Family Assistance Office- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    • 6941 Winchester Road Memphis, TN 38115
    • Phone: (901) 320-7200
    • Website:
    • TN Department of Human Services Virtual Assistant-
  • Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry (Diaper and Formula Bank)
  • Additional Free Meal Sites:
    • Community Alliance for the Homeless Resources Guide
    • Memphis/Shelby County Free Meal Sites, Page 4-5

Legal 

Legal assistance for individuals with disabilities aims to protect their rights and ensure equal access to opportunities and services by addressing discrimination, advocating for accommodations, and enforcing relevant laws and regulations.

  • Disability Connection Midsouth
    • 1000 South Cooper Street Memphis, TN 38104
    • Phone: (901) 726-6404
    • Website:
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  • Just City
    • 240 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38103
    • Phone: (901) 206-2226
    • Website:
    • Email: info@justcity.org
  • Memphis Area Legal Services
    • 200 Jefferson Ave Suite 1075 Memphis, TN 38103
    • Phone: (901) 523-8822
    • Website:
    • Email: admin@malsi.org
  • Community Legal Center
  • Disability Rights TN

Childcare

Free childcare resources in the community include government-funded programs providing affordable or cost-free childcare options for families.

  • Porter-Leath
    • 3400 Prescott Road Memphis, TN 38118
      • Childcare locations throughout Memphis
    • Phone: (901) 577-2500
    • Website:
  • Tennessee Department of Human Services- Smart Steps Child Care Assistance Program
    • Phone: 1-833-772-8347
    • Website: https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-care-services/child-care-payment-assistance.html


Healthcare Systems

Healthcare systems in the community provide accessible medical services to residents without requiring them to pay out-of-pocket fees at the point of care, typically funded through taxes or government subsidies.

  • Church Health Center
    • 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 142 Memphis, TN 38104
    • Phone: (901) 272-0003
    • Website:
  • Christ Community Health Services
  • Memphis Health Center Inc.
    • 360 E E.H. Crump Blvd Memphis, TN 38126
    • Locations throughout Memphis
    • Phone: (901) 261-2000
    • Website:
    • Email: feedback@mphshc.org

Hearing Assistance

Hearing assistance involves providing support and resources to individuals who are Deaf/deaf and hard-of-hearing to improve their communication and overall quality of life.

  • Deaf Connect of the Mid-South
  • Mid-South Lions Club
  • Memphis Speech and Hearing Center Client Assist Program (CAP)
  • American Cochlear Implant Alliance
  • Additional Resources

Communication 

Communication systems for individuals with hearing loss include text-based messaging, video relay services, and assistive technologies, aimed at facilitating effective communication and inclusivity.

  • Online Blog Resources:
    • Tina Childress, AuD

Mental Health/Social Work 

Mental health resources encompass a range of services, including therapy, support groups, crisis hotlines, and educational programs, designed to promote emotional well-being and provide assistance to individuals facing mental health challenges.

  • University of Memphis Supporting Mental Health Access to Resources through Telehealth (SMART) Center
  • University of Memphis Warm Line
    • (901) 678-1636
    • M-F 9am-4pm
    • Provides support, psychoeducation, and linkage to community services FREE of charge
  • Church Health Center
    • 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 142 Memphis, TN 38104
    • Phone: (901) 272-0003
    • Website:
  • Alliance Healthcare System
    • 951 Court Avenue Memphis, TN 38103
    • Multiple clinic locations available
    • Phone: (901) 369-1410
    • Website:
    • Email: info@alliance-hs.org
  • Memphis Crisis Center
    • (901) 274-7477
    • 24-Hour Support Hotline

Additional Resources