Immediate Shelter Assistance:

We are currently working to come up with new ways to assist for those seeking emergency shelter. While we are making our best efforts to accommodate those in need, at this time Emergency Shelter is always in demand and very limited. If you are in need TORCH staff will try and assist you but please be aware that solutions are not always available and sometimes shelter outside of Anderson County must be sought. If you become homeless in Anderson County, are forced to seek shelter in a surrounding area, but are seeking to return to Anderson County TORCH can still try and assist you with your return to Anderson County.

The following is a list of emergency shelters:

CHET: 423-562-1705 DV shelter, Campbell County, call for intake criteria

Family Promise of Blount County: 865-233-4737, shelter for families with children

Family Promise of Knoxville: 865-584-2822, shelter for families with children

Family Promise of Roane County: 865-245-8255, shelter for families with children

KARM: 865-673-6540

Samaritan Place: 865-684-1880, Emergency shelter and transitional housing for seniors

Salvation Army: 865-525-9401

Scott County Homeless Shelter: 423-663-3333

Do you have questions about Immediate Shelter Assistance?