Emergency Assistance
Emergency Rental Assistance:
AHR is no longer providing Emergency Rental Assistance due to a lack of federal funding. If you are having trouble paying rent or need other forms to support, please review the resources listed below.
Access to Food Distribution Locations:
If you or your family are running low on food and need help, you can find free food distribution sites in your area through Second Harvest Food Bank. Click the link below to locate a nearby food pantry or mobile food distribution center.
Find Food | Food Distribution Centers & Mobile Pantries
Free Resources and Referrals:
If you’re having trouble paying your rent or facing possible eviction, you can Dial 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to connect with local organizations that provide emergency help and referrals. You can also visit the website below for more information:
211 Helpline | Get Connected. Get Help.
211 is a free and confidential service helping people find the local resources they need in times of crisis and beyond.
Examples of free resources and referrals available through 211 include:
| – Basic needs (food, clothing, shelter)
– Childcare and after-school programming – Counseling and mental health – Domestic violence assistance – Free tax preparation – Job and Employment service – Health care programs/services |
– SNAP (food stamp) eligibility
– Senior services – Legal assistance – Money management help – Rent and utility assistance (Please note: AHR is no longer offering Rental Assistance) |
Utility Assistance
If you’re struggling to pay your utility bills, help may be available through Tennessee’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
LIHEAP provides regular energy assistance to help eligible households cover heating and cooling costs. The program also offers crisis assistance for families experiencing an emergency such as running out of fuel or receiving a utility disconnection notice. In these cases, additional support may be provided through the Crisis Intervention Program.
To find a local organization that can help you apply or connect you with emergency resources, click the link below:
For more information on LIHEAP, visit the THDA website link below:
