General Resources

TN 2-1-1

One of the easiest ways to get help is by dialing 211, Tennessee’s community services help line. When you call, you’ll get a real person, one who is trained to help you sort out your needs, and then give you phone numbers and addresses of the closest places where you can get help. 211 has a database of more than 10,000 health and human services programs, cross-referenced for all sorts of keywords. So don’t worry if you don’t know what type of service you need or the name of an agency — just talk with the specialist at the other end of the line and she or he can help you find what you need. All calls are free and completely confidential. Hours vary by location.

Neighborhood Service Center - Unicoi County (UETHDA)

Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency (UETHDA) is a leading nonprofit providing EDUCATION, DIRECTION, AND SUPPORT to those living in poverty in the upper eight counties of Northeast Tennessee for over 50 years.

Care & Share

Unicoi County Care & Share assists in providing essentials for neighbors in crisis.

Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:00-3:00 pm.

344 Carolina Ave. Erwin, TN 37650

423-735-0770

The Giving Room

The Giving Room at Freedom Baptist Church, 549 N Elm St. Erwin, TN provides basic needs for family, such as cleaning supplies, diapers, laundry detergent, and personal hygiene items. The hours to pick up boxes of supplies are Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and interested citizens are encouraged to call (423) 743-0029 or text (423) 270-3414 in advance of their visit so volunteers can check the Giving Room for the specific items requested.

Calvary Cares

Free clothing, food, diapers, etc.

The 2dn and 4th Tuesday of every month from 12-3 pm

648 South Elm Ave. Erwin, TN 37650

423-360-5601

Helping Survivors

Helping Survivors is part of a growing movement of concerned citizens, survivors, and professionals working to ensure the right of every person to build a life free from the devastating consequences of sexual assault and abuse. The website helpingsurvivors.org was founded by Helping Survivors, LLC. Incorporated in Delaware, Helping Survivors, LLC is a national organization comprised of individuals dedicated to helping survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

First Baptist

Food distribution the 1st Monday of every month starts at 9am.

200 Love St. Erwin, TN 37650

Second Harvest
Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee has led the effort to end hunger in Northeast Tennessee since 1986. Our mission is to feed the hungry in Northeast Tennessee by securing and distributing food and engaging the community in the fight to end hunger through regional partnerships, programs, and education.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

HELP4TN

The Help4TN blog exists to be a resource to Tennesseans looking for legal information about a variety of topics. These blog posts are written by Help4TN staff attorneys, unless otherwise noted. These blogs are not intended to be legal advice. Instead, they contain legal information to help you learn about your rights.

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American Job Center

The American Job Center (AJC) system is a partnership of organizations, working as a team, to promote a universal approach to providing effective workforce assistance to job seekers and businesses. This collaboration of state, regional and local organization is designed to provide a full range of assistance to job seekers and employers under one roof.

631 Sinasta Dr. Suite 6, Erwin, TN 37650 423- 735-5773