Emergency Contact Information:

***I do not provide emergency services.  If you are having a mental health emergency, please call 911, go to your local emergency room, or call the crisis hotline.***

TN Statewide Crisis Line is also available at 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471).

  Call or Text 988, Press 0 to speak to a counselor.  You can also chat with 988lifeline.org.

 Mobile crisis services in TN. 

      Mental Health Crisis Services:  If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call now. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

      For Adult and Children under the age of 18 and experiencing a mental health emergency, please call the Statewide Crisis Line 855-274-7471 (855-CRISIS-1).

 

     Crisis Walk-In Centers offer face-to-face, 24/7/365 evaluations for adults who are experiencing a mental health emergency.

 EAST TENNESSEE

Frontier Health
1167 Spratlin Park Drive
Gray, TN 37615
423-467-3600 or 877-928-9062
Counties: Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington

 Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital & Center
240 West Tyrone Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
865-481-6175 or 800-870-5481
Counties: Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane, Scott

 Helen Ross McNabb
201 W. Springdale Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(Knox) 865-539-2409 or 800-826-6881
(Hamblen) 423-586-5074 or 800-826-6882 
Counties: Blount, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Sevier, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen
 Jefferson, Union

 Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
413 Spring Street
Chattanooga, TN 37405
800-704-2651
Counties: Bledsoe, Bradley, Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Grundy, Hamilton, Jackson, Macon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Polk, Rhea, Rutherford, Sequatchie, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, White, Williamson, Wilson

  MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Centerstone 
P. O. Box 40406
Nashville, TN 37204
615-460-4444 or 800-681-7444
Counties: Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Dickson, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Perry, Robertson, Stewart, Wayne

 Mental Health Cooperative
275 Cumberland Bend
Nashville, TN 37228
615-726-0125 or 615-726-3340 
Counties: Davidson

 Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
413 Spring Street
Chattanooga, TN 37405
800-704-2651
Counties: Bledsoe, Bradley, Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Grundy, Hamilton, Jackson, Macon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Overton, Putnam, Pickett, Polk, Rhea, Rutherford, Sequatchie, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, White, Williamson, Wilson

 WEST TENNESSEE

Carey Counseling Center
408 Virginia Street
Paris, TN 38242
800-353-9918 or 731-664-1708
Counties: Benton, Carroll, Gibson, Henry

 Pathways of Tennessee
238 Summar Drive
Jackson, TN 38301
800-372-0693 or 731-660-7180
Counties: Crockett, Dyer, Haywood, Henderson, Lake, Madison, Obion, Weakley

 Professional Care Services
1997 Hwy. 51 S.
Covington, TN 38019
800-353-9918 or 731-664-1708 or 731-664-1786
Counties: Fayette, Lauderdale, Tipton

 Quinco Community Mental Health Center
10710 Old Highway 64 West
Bolivar, TN 38008
800-467-2515 or 731-664-1708 or 731-664-1786
Counties: Chester, Decatur, Hardin, Hardeman, McNairy

 Alliance Healthcare Services
951 Court Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
901-577-9400 or 901-259-8900
Counties: Shelby

Hospital and Emergency Services:

Nearest psychiatric emergency room or general emergency department.

Call 911 and stating it is a mental health emergency.

Community Resources:

Peer support organizations:

NAMI Chapters in Tennessee:

NAMI Knoxville: Serves the Greater Knoxville, TN area, offering free mental health support, online groups, resources, and education. 

    • Website: https://namiknox.org/ 

 NAMI Chattanooga: Serves Hamilton County, offering support groups and resources. 

    • Phone: (423) 521-2590 

    • Email: namichattanooga@gmail.com 

    • Website: https://www.nami.org/affiliate/tennessee/nami-chattanooga/ 

 NAMI Davidson Co.: Serves Nashville and Davidson County, advocating for better lives for individuals with mental illness. 

    • Website: https://namidavidson.org/ 

 NAMI Williamson and Maury Counties TN: Serves Williamson and Maury Counties, offering family support groups. 

    • Phone: 615-567-3793 

    • Email: namiwilliamsontn@gmail.com 

    • Website: https://www.nami.org/affiliate/tennessee/nami-williamson-and-maury-counties-tn/ 

 NAMI Maryville/Blount County: Serves Blount County and surrounding areas. 

 NAMI Memphis: Serves Shelby County. 

 NAMI Madison County TN: Serves Madison County. 

 NAMI Johnson City (Washington County): 

    • Phone: 423-930-8035 

    • Email: NAMIJohnson@namitn.org or namijohnsoncitytenn@gmail.com 

 NAMI Maryville (Blount County): 

    • Phone: 1-865-518-2373 

    • Email: namimaryville@namitn.org 

 NAMI Oakridge (Anderson County): 

 NAMI Cookeville: 

    • Phone: 931-261-9568 

    • Email: namicookeville@namitn.org 

    • Website: https://www.nami.org/affiliate/tennessee/nami-cookeville/ 

 NAMI Tennessee Resources:

NAMI Help Line:

A free, confidential nationwide service providing emotional support, mental health information, and resources. 

·         Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) .

NAMI Resource Help Line:

A free, statewide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support. 

·         Phone: 1-800-467-3589 

Self-Help Strategies:

Practice some Deep breathing exercises, Grounding techniques, Mindfulness exercises, or journaling.

Apps or tools for managing anxiety and distress (e.g., Calm, Headspace, mindfulness app).

Trusted Support Contacts:

Identify a friend, family member, or caregiver that you can call for emotional support.

Medication and Safety:

Proper use of prescribed medications is imperative.

Recommend a family member to remove or secure harmful items if necessary.