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Free, confidential call, text or chat line for anyone in a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis.
Call 988 Text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Confidential statewide referral line that helps people find substance use and mental health treatment, including state-funded options.
Call 800-889-9789 Text Tennessee REDLINE
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24/7 crisis line with phone and face-to-face assessments for psychiatric, substance use and co-occurring emergencies; can refer to the Crisis Stabilization Unit.
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24/7 walk-in center for non-medical psychiatric or substance use emergencies (ages 7+), plus a 3-5 day voluntary Crisis Stabilization Unit for adults.
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Safety planning, shelter, and support for people experiencing domestic violence.
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Free text-message crisis support with a trained counselor.
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State of Tennessee behavioral health crisis line that routes callers to the local mobile crisis team.
Last checked: October 1, 2026
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for veterans, service members and their families. VA enrollment is not required.
Call 988 then press 1 Text Veterans Crisis Line
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East Tennessee 211: (865) 215-4211 or dial 211. This site adds to 211. It does not replace it.
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Contact 211 of Northeast Tennessee: 423-246-2273