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: www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/office-locator-trc-ttap.html
- VR Referral: https://tdhs.service-now.com/nav_to.do?uri=%2Fcom.glideapp.servicecatalog_cat_item_view.do%3Fv%3D1%26sysparm_id%3Db6bcf7d987db2110cfdd2f49cebb3511
West Memphis Rehabilitation Services
- 2003 West Broadway West Memphis, AR 72301
- Phone: (870) 735-4725
- Website: https://dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services/
- Email: ARS.Communications@arkansas.gov
Olive Branch, Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
- 6810 Crumpler Blvd #303 Olive Branch, MS 38654
- Phone: (866) 358-6960
- Website: www.mdrs.ms.gov/
Workforce Investment Network & American Job Center
- 155 Angelus St. Memphis, TN 38104
- Phone: (901) 707-8426
- 4240 Hickory Hill Road Memphis, TN 38141
- Phone: (901) 365-3205
- Email: Kyla.Guyette@workforceinvestmentnetwork.com
Kyla Guyette, Executive Director of Workforce Investment Network
University of Memphis GROWWTH (Growing Relational and Occupational Wealth in West Tennessee Households)
- https://www.memphis.edu/growwth/
- Email: growwth@memphis.edu

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: https://www.firstcongo.com/food
St. Vincent DePaul
- Meals served Monday-Sunday 9:30 -11am
- 1306 Monroe Ave Memphis, TN 38104
- Phone: (901) 722-4703
- Website: https://svdpmemphis.org/food-mission
- 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: http://www.stmaryssoupkitchen.org/
- Email: stmaryssoupkitchen@gmail.com
Midsouth Food Bank
- 3865 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
- Phone: (901) 527-0841
- Website: https://www.midsouthfoodbank.org
- Email: info@midsouthfoodbank.org
Family Assistance Office- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- 6941 Winchester Road Memphis, TN 38115
- Phone: (901) 320-7200
- Website: https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap.html
- TN Department of Human Services Virtual Assistant- https://ui.dhs.tn.gov/agent/
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry (Diaper and Formula Bank)
- 3845 Viscount Avenue, Suite 13 Memphis, TN 38118
- Website: https://www.sweetcheeksdiaperministry.org
- Email: info@sweetcheeksdiaperministry.org
- Assistance Form: https://www.sweetcheeksdiaperministry.org/gethelp/
Additional Free Meal Sites:
- Community Alliance for the Homeless Resources Guide
- Memphis/Shelby County Free Meal Sites, Page 4-5
  - https://www.cafth.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.15.22-Resource-Guide.pdf

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: www.disabilitymidsouth.org
- Contact Form: https://www.disabilitymidsouth.org/contact-us
Just City
- 240 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38103
- Phone: (901) 206-2226
- Website: www.justcity.org
- Email: info@justcity.org
Memphis Area Legal Services
- 200 Jefferson Ave Suite 1075 Memphis, TN 38103
- Phone: (901) 523-8822
- Website: www.malsi.org
- Email: admin@malsi.org
Community Legal Center
- 243 Adams Ave Memphis, TN 38103
- Phone: (901) 543-3395
- Website: www.clcmemphis.org
- Email: info@clcmemphis.org
Disability Rights TN
- 1407 Union Avenue, Suite 1015 Memphis, TN 38104
- Phone: (901) 458-6013
- Website: www.disabilityrightstn.org
- Email: gethelp@disabilityrightstn.org

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: www.porterleath.org
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: www.churchhealth.org
Christ Community Health Services
- 2595 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 38104
- Locations throughout Memphis
- Phone: (901) 842-3160
- Website: www.christcommunityhealth.org
- Email: patientexperience@christchs.org
Memphis Health Center Inc.
- 360 E E.H. Crump Blvd Memphis, TN 38126
- Locations throughout Memphis
- Phone: (901) 261-2000
- Website: www.memphishealthcenter.org
- Email: feedback@mphshc.org

Hearing Assistance

Hearing assistance involves providing support and resources to individuals with hearing impairments to improve their communication and overall quality of life.

Deaf Connect of the Mid-South
- 6045 Shelby Oaks Drive Memphis, TN 38134
- Phone: (901) 278-9307
- Website: www.deafconnect.org
- Email: scheduling@deafconnect.org
Mid-South Lions Club
- 930 Madison Ave, Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38103
- Phone: (901) 543-5466
- Website: www.midsouthlions.org
- Email: info@midsouthlions.org
Memphis Speech and Hearing Center Client Assist Program (CAP)
- 4055 North Park Loop Memphis, TN 38152
- Phone: (901) 678-2009
- Website: https://www.memphis.edu/mshc/about/cap.php
- Email: mshcadmin@memphis.edu
American Cochlear Implant Alliance
- Phone: (703) 534-6146
- Website: www.acialliance.org
- Email: info@acialliance.org
Additional Resources
- Affordable Care Act
- Obama Care
- Website: healthcare.gov

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.

Apps for Kids (and Adults) with Hearing Loss - iOS edition
Apps for Kids (and Adults) with Hearing Loss - Android Edition
Speech-to-Text Options
Online Blog Resources:
- See Hear Communication Matters Blog
- 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
- Intake Form: https://securefile.memphis.edu/form/smartcenter#/
- Website: www.memphis.edu/smartcenter/
- Email: SMARTCenter@memphis.edu
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: www.churchhealth.org
Alliance Healthcare System
- 951 Court Avenue Memphis, TN 38103
- Multiple clinic locations available
- Phone: (901) 369-1410
- Website: https://www.alliance-hs.org/
- Email: info@alliance-hs.org
Memphis Crisis Center
- (901) 274-7477
- 24-Hour Support Hotline