Community Links & Resources

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.

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:

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