Legal
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You can talk with an advocate any time. It is free and private, and they can help you make a safety plan.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233
- 911Emergency
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall 988
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineText 988
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Programs in Tennessee
Front Door does not list Tennessee programs for this yet. The groups below can help, or call 211.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Free legal help in Tennessee
Legal aid groups funded by the Legal Services Corporation give free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, to people with low incomes.
- Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Serves Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County, Carter County, Cocke County, Grainger County, Greene County, Hamblen County and 18 more
Call 865-637-0484Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
Serves Anderson County, Bedford County, Campbell County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Claiborne County, Clay County, Coffee County and 40 more
Call 800-238-1443Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc.
Serves Benton County, Carroll County, Chester County, Crockett County, Decatur County, Dyer County, Fayette County, Gibson County and 13 more
Call 731-423-0616Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Talk to a person
- Tennessee 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988