Community Links & Resources
Local Links:
Food:

Norris Food Pantry and Clothing Closet
Norris Methodist Church, 62 Ridgeway Rd, Norris, TN 37828
Open 4th Thursday of the month 8:30-12:00 or by appointment
865-494-9407

Norris Blessings Box
Located in the Norris Middle School bus loop (5 Norris Square, Norris, TN), filled with community donations and available 24/7.
TN SNAP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program information, application, and more.
Health:
Remote Area Medical
Free and low-cost medical care in rural areas, featuring popup clinics.
MedLine Plus
Government website for health and wellness information.
UT's Community Registered Nurse Navigators Program
CRNN provides vaccination education and outreach throughout TN.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or text 988 or online linked here
Hellbender Harm Reduction
Provides harm reduction supplies and advocates for policies that support people who use drugs.
Dementia Related Resources Map
By the TN Department of Disability and Aging, sorted by county.

ASAP of Anderson
Preventing and reducing substance misuse among youth and adults in the county.
Transportation:
ETHRA Public Transit
Provides door to door transportation services with flexible schedules to meet the needs of its passengers.
Older Adult Transportation Resources Map
By the TN Department of Disability and Aging, sorted by county.
Housing:
Oak Ridge TORCH
TN Outreach Center for Homeless
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Apply for financial assistance for your utility bill.
TN Housing Development Agency
Offers fixed-rate loans, down payment assistance, education, and first responder benefits to qualified Tennesseans.
Jobs and Work:
TN Labor and Workforce
Unemployment, workplace safety, and more.
TEL Career Resources
Several free resources available to help your career search.
Legal:
HELP4TN
Free legal help and information for Tennesseans
Disability Rights TN
Nonprofit organization that provides free legal advocacy services to Tennesseans with disabilities.
Other Links and Resources:
Identity Theft
(en Espanol: robodeldentidad.gov)
Centro Hispano de East TN
Education, workforce development, youth and family engagement, and community-strengthening initiatives for the East TN Latinx community.
Spark
Connects people with disabilities with the adaptive tools/technology.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
The Social Security Administration’s monthly payments for people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.
Lifeline Phone & Internet
A federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service.
Safe at Home
Address confidentiality program by the TN Secretary of State
FTC's Consumer Information and Resources
Get the basics on how to make a budget, use credit, avoid scams, and more.
GoVoteTN
voter registration, election information, and more

Norris Clothing Closet & Food Pantry
Norris Methodist Church, 62 Ridgeway Rd, Norris, TN 37828
Open 4th Thursday of the month 8:30-12:00 or by appointment
865-494-9407




































