Emergency & Community Support Resources

Emergency & Crisis Numbers (Always Call First if Urgent)

911 – Emergency (police, fire, medical)
988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7 mental health crisis support)
Memphis Crisis Center – (901) 274-7477
Tennessee Crisis Line – (855) 274-7471
Adult Mobile Crisis – (800) 809-9957
Children’s Mobile Crisis – (866) 791-9226

Housing & Homelessness Resources

Emergency Housing Hotline / 211 (United Way) – Dial 211
Emergency Shelter Placement – (901) 529-4522
Emergency Housing Hotline – (901) 529-4545
Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) – (901) 527-0226
Shelby County Community Services Agency – (901) 222-4200

Food Assistance Resources

Mid-South Food Bank – (901) 527-0841
Neighborhood Christian Center – (901) 881-6013
Community food pantries & mobile food distributions (citywide programs through churches and nonprofits)

Housing & Homelessness Resources

Emergency Housing Hotline / 211 (United Way) – Dial 211
Emergency Shelter Placement – (901) 529-4522
Emergency Housing Hotline – (901) 529-4545
Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) – (901) 527-0226
Shelby County Community Services Agency – (901) 222-4200

Food Assistance Resources

Mid-South Food Bank – (901) 527-0841
Neighborhood Christian Center – (901) 881-6013
Community food pantries & mobile food distributions (citywide programs through churches and nonprofits)

Mental Health & Counseling Support

Memphis Crisis Center – (901) 274-7477
Alliance Adult Crisis Line – (901) 577-9400
University of Memphis Tiger Care Line – (901) 678-2068
988 Lifeline – Call or text 988

Family, Youth & Protective Services

TN Department of Children’s Services (Abuse Reporting) – (877) 237-0004
Family Safety Center 24-Hour Line – (901) 249-7611

Police & Public Safety (Non-Emergency)

Memphis Police Non-Emergency – (901) 545-2677
Shelby County Sheriff – (901) 545-5500

General Community Help / 211 System

Dial 211 (United Way Mid-South)
A central resource connecting you to essential services across Memphis.

They can help with:

Housing & rent assistance
Utility assistance (electricity, water, gas)
Food pantries
Job programs
Clothing assistance
Mental health services
Transportation support

When to Use These Resources

These services are here to support individuals and families experiencing:

Housing insecurity or homelessness
Food shortages or financial hardship
Mental health crises or emotional distress
Domestic safety concerns
Employment or stability challenges

If you are unsure where to start, dial 211 first for guidance.

Simple Way to Remember Memphis Resources

Emergency → 911
Mental health crisis → 988
Housing help → 211 or (901) 529-4545
Food → Mid-South Food Bank
**Police non-emergency → (901) 545-2677

SOS Community Support Commitment

At SOS Community Outreach, we believe no one should face a crisis alone. This page exists to connect individuals quickly to trusted local resources that can provide immediate help, stability, and support when it is needed most.

If you need additional assistance or would like guidance connecting to services, please reach out to our team directly.