Shelby County, Tennessee

Need help?
You're not alone.

When life feels like too much, you don't have to figure it out by yourself. One conversation connects you to a team of people in Shelby County who are ready to walk alongside you.

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It’s free

No cost. Ever.

Confidential

Your story is protected.

You're in control

You decide what to share.

No judgment

However you got here is okay.

What happens when you reach out

A real person. Not a system.

You won't be passed around or asked to repeat your story over and over. Here's what to expect.

01

Reach out

Fill out a short form or give us a call. There's no wrong reason to ask, and you don't need to have it all figured out first.

02

Talk to one person

A family advocate will reach out within one business day. They'll listen—really listen—and help you sort through what's most pressing.

03

Build a plan together

You stay in the driver's seat. You decide what kind of help you want and what feels right for your family.

04

Meet your team

Your advocate connects you with the right local partners—and stays with you, checking in regularly to see how things are going.

What we can help with

Whatever you're walking through, there's likely someone who can help.

You don't have to know exactly what you need before reaching out. Most families come in with one thing on their mind and discover there's support for the things underneath, too.

A safe place to live

Food on the table

Steady work or a new job

Childcare for your kids

Getting around town

Mental health and wellbeing

Doctor visits and physical health

Bills and money worries

Legal questions

Recovery from addiction

School, GED, or job training

Feeling safe at home

Not sure if your situation fits? Reach out anyway. If we're not the right people, we'll help you find who is.

Flourishing in Shelby County

Who you'll be talking to

We're Agape Child & Family Services — your neighbors in Shelby County.

We've spent years building relationships with local nonprofits, ministries, schools, and agencies—and now we're putting that network to work for you.

When you reach out, you'll get a real person who lives here, knows the area, and has the time to actually help.

Your Support

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Reniece Stevenson

Human Flourishing Coordinator

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Reniece Stevenson

Human Flourishing Coordinator

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Tanisha Harper

Family Advocate

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Tanisha Harper

Family Advocate

Get connected

Ready when you are. No pressure.

This short form helps us understand what's going on so the right person can reach out to you within one business day. Your information stays private—and you'll always have the chance to say yes or no before anything is shared.

Prefer to talk to a person first? Call us at (615) 465-5088 — Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

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Free, always

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Confidential

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Takes ~5 mins

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Takes ~5 mins

The Shelby County Alliance

When you reach out, you're connecting to all of us.

You don't have to call ten different places. The organizations below have joined forces to serve Shelby County families through one coordinated team—so you only have to tell your story once.

Housing & Shelter

Food & Essentials

Work & Education

TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development

Health & Wellbeing

Family & Children

TN Department Children's Services

Legal, Safety & More

Partner organizations across Shelby County, all connected through one shared system of care.

Common questions

It's okay to have questions first.

Yes. Completely. There is never a cost to talk to an advocate, get connected to help, or be part of the alliance. We're funded so you don't have to be.

Whenever you're
ready, we're here.

It takes courage to ask for help. Whether today, next week, or whenever feels right—the door stays open.

If you need immediate help

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Life-threatening emergency

Call 911 right away. Don't wait.

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Life-threatening emergency

Call 911 right away. Don't wait.

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If you need to talk to someone right now

Call or text 988—the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, 24/7.

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If you need to talk to someone right now

Call or text 988—the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, 24/7.

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An initiative of

The Tennessee Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative

The Human Flourishing Initiative is led by the Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative, in partnership with the TN Department of Human Services, the TN Department of Children's Services, the TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development, and other state and local partners.