Mentors (former military veterans) work with veterans who have been charged; veterans will also be directed into the VA services from this court. This court can also help veterans access mental health services if needed, and has case managers available to assist.
For more information:
Online: https://veteranscourt.shelbycountytn.gov/
Call: (901) 222-3703
Address: 201 Poplar Avenue Suite 1-35, General Sessions Criminal Court, Division 7 Memphis, TN 38103
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Memphis provides a free legal clinic for veterans every second Tuesday of the month from Noon – 2:00 pm.
For more information:
Call: (901) 523-8990 ext 6711
Address: 1407 Union Avenue Suite 1100 Memphis, TN 38104
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Mid-South Immigration Advocates (MIA) is the first nonprofit law firm in the region whose core mission is to provide free and affordable immigration representation to low-income clients. Founded in 2013 by local immigration attorneys who recognized a need in our community for quality legal services, MIA empowers immigrant communities by helping people obtain economic security, maintain family unity, and escape violence.
For more information:
Online: https://miamemphis.org/
Call: (901) 244-4367 o en Español: (901) 466-8819
Address: 3340 Poplar Avenue, Suite 215, Memphis, TN 38111
#Legal #Immigration services
The Office of Immigrant Services is a DOJ recognized law office that provides immigration legal services to immigrants and refugees in our community. This program offers legal assistance with family reunification, adjustment of status for refugees and asylees, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals, and humanitarian services under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and more.
For more information:
Online: https://ccetn.org/office-of-immigrant-services
Call:
CHATTANOOGA OFFICE:
(423) 826-0663
KNOXVILLE OFFICE:
(865) 971-3550
JOHNSON CITY OFFICE:
(423) 328-7074
Address:
Knoxville Administrative Office • 119 Dameron Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
Chattanooga Administrative Office • 5720 Uptain Road Bldg. 6100 Ste. 4800
Chattanooga, TN 37411
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Hospitality Hub is an organization serving the Memphis community. They offer support with:
Housing-case management services, permanent housing, temporary shelter vouchers, Hub Hotel, and Hub studios
Employment-The Hospitality Hub’s Work Local program provides work seven days a week for clients. Workers receive a fair wage and a hot meal as payment for their work. Both men and women are offered an option to work Tuesday through Friday.
Veteran support-assistance in applying and qualifying for Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) housing program, Veterans’ Administration disability claims, and discharge upgrades.
Identification support- acquiring birth certificates, state identifications, and driver’s licenses
Transportation- The Hub provides bus passes to individuals needing transportation to jobs, job interviews, medical appointments and case management tasks.
Health
Assistance with disability and unemployment benefit applications
Pre-screening and referrals for accredited substance abuse programs
Legal Assistance
Other support: outreach, family support, temporary mailing address, access to computers, lockers for storage, use of telephones to make local and long-distance calls
For more information:
Online: https://www.hospitalityhub.org/what-we-do/
Call: (901) 730-1736
Address: 590 Washington Ave Memphis, TN 38105
#housing #veterans #legal #health
The mission of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (“LAS”) is to advance, defend, and enforce the legal rights of low-income and vulnerable people in order to secure for them the basic necessities of life.
They are Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm that takes a comprehensive approach to providing high quality, free, civil legal services and community education for people to protect their livelihoods, their health, and their families.
For more information:
Online: https://las.org/
Call: (931) 528-7436
Address: 9 South Jefferson, Suite 102, Cookeville, TN 38501
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