Shelter/Permanent Housing

Coldest Nights (in-person for intake times)

• Crisis shelter program for adults when outdoor exposure to cold temperatures is a threat
• Men: First Baptist Church- 200 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
• Women: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church- 116 N Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
• Operating hours depend on weather, updates on Murfreesboro Cold Patrol Facebook

Stepping Stones Safe Haven

• Assists single women and women with children battling homelessness
• 615.900.4427
• 720 Old Salem Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• Day Shelter
  • Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Night Shelter
  • Reserved for clients participating in case management aspect of program
• https://steppingstonestn.org/

The Salvation Army

• Fighting poverty and preventing homelessness
• 615.895.7071
• 1137 W Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• https://www.salvationarmymurfreesboro.org/about-us

Murfreesboro Cold Patrol

• Ending homelessness through outreach, advocacy, and resource support
• 615.434.2653
• 800 Park Ave., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• https://www.murfreesborocoldpatrol.com/

The Journey Home (Murfreesboro & N. Rutherford)

• A Christian Outreach serving the homeless and disadvantaged
• 615.809.2644
• 308 W Castle St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
• https://lovegodservepeople.org/

Financial Crisis Assistance

Community Helpers (rental assistance)

• Provides emergency financial assistance (utilities, rent, medicine, and referrals) to residents of Rutherford County
• 615.898.0617- must leave voicemail and someone will call back for document checklist
• 1809 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro TN 37129
• Appointment Only: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Walk-ins: welcome during appointment hours if there is availability
• Medicine Hours: 9am-11:30am& 1:30-3:30 pm
• Closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
• http://www.chorctn.org/

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency

• Non-profit dedicated to helping families and individuals achieve self-sufficiency
• 615.742.1113, ext. 7500
• 412 E Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
• Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Walk-in available, appointments preferred
• Call needed for list of documents
• https://midcumberland.org/

Basic Needs
Food Boxes

Middle Tennessee’s Table

• A Second Harvest Food Bank program that rescues, sorts, and distributes grocery store foods (frozen meat, dairy, produce, and dry foods)
• Distribution Centers:
  • https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/gethelp/?county=rutherford

Nourish- Rutherford County Emergency Food Bank

• Exists to feed families, fuel hope and nourish families and communities
• Murfreesboro
  • 615.203.3963
  • 1809 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro TN 37129
  • Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Thurs. 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
• Smyrna
  • 615.355.0697
  • 130 Richardson St., Smyrna, TN 37167
  • Mon.-Fri. (except holidays) 10am–2pm
  • https://www.nourishfoodbanks.org/

Hot Meals

The Journey Home (Murfreesboro & N. Rutherford Offices)

• A Christian Outreach serving the homeless and disadvantaged
• 615.809.2644
• 308 W Castle St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• Community Café:
  • Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Breakfast (M-F): 6:30 am - 8:00 am
  • Lunch (M-F): 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
  • Supper (Sat & Sun): 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

The Salvation Army

• Fighting poverty and preventing homelessness
• 615.895.7071
• 1137 W Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• ToGo meals for anyone not living in the
• Supportive Housing Program
• Every evening @ 5:00 pm

Clothing

Amelia’s Closet

• Provides professional apparel and hope to women as they pursue employment
• 615.584.9029
• 810 NW Broad St. Suite 10 Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• Appointment only
• https://ameliascloset.org/

 

Community Servants (Smyrna)

• Provides clothing for every season to community members
• 615.223.1391
• 113 Stonewall Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167
• Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays 9am–12pm
• http://www.communityservants.org/

Greenhouse Ministries

• Provides immediate needs of food, clothing, and personal items as well as long-term needs of educational resources, health services, counseling, and career preparation
• 615.494.0499
• Tuesday – Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• https://www.greenhousemin.org/

Outreach Thrift Store

• Provides emergency clothing to community members in need
• 615.904.7755
• 1715 S. Rutherford Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• Monday-Saturday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Mental Health / Substance Abuse Services

Doors of Hope

• Provides women experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter for up to 30 days
• 615.900.0634
• 428 E Bell St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
• Monday-Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Closed 12:00 – 12:30 pm
• Closed Fridays
• https://www.opendoorsofhope.org/

Mental Health Cooperative

• Empowers adults and children struggling with serious mental illnesses, emotional/behavioral challenges, and substance use issues
• Office: 615.904.6490.
• Intake #: 615.743.1555
• 1419 Kensington Square Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
• Hours of operation 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• https://www.mhc-tn.org/

TrustPoint Hospital (In-Patient)

• Provides inpatient psychiatric programs for adolescents, adults, and seniors experiencing crisis from substance abuse or mental health issues
• 855.422.6477
• TrustPoint Hospital and Rehab
  • 1009 N Thompson Ln., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• ClearPath Behavioral Health
  • 1639 Medical Center Pkwy., Suite 202, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• Open 24/7
• https://www.trustpointhospital.com/

Volunteer Behavioral Health

• Welcomes any person seeking services for mental health conditions or addiction issues
• 615.898.0771
• 1504 Williams Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• Monday-Friday 8:00- 5:00
• 615.459.9251
• 131 Mayfield Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167
• Monday & Wednesday 8:00-7:00; Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00-5:00
• https://www.vbhcs.org/

General Healthcare

 

Rutherford County Health Department

• 615.898.7880
• 100 W Burton St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
• Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• https://health.rutherfordcountytn.gov/

Primary Care and Hope Clinic

• 615.893.9390
• 1453 Hope Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• Monday-Thursday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Appointment required
• https://hopeclnc.org/

Senior Benefits

• Medicare Resource Center makes it a mission to tackle complicated issues to empower seniors and their families to learn all about the available benefits, coverage, costs, and  most importantly strategies to get access to financial support.

• https://www.medicareplans.com/

Saint Louise Family Medicine Center

• Primary care clinic that provides care for nonemergency medical situations
• 615.396.6620
• 1020 N Highland Ave Suite A., Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Mathew Walker Comprehensive Health Center, Inc.

• Provides primary care including family & internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s services, ancillary services, dental, behavioral health, health education, and social services.
• 615.984.4290. (615.327.9400 after hours)
• 739 President Pl., Smyrna, TN 37167
• Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• https://mwchc.org/

Interfaith Dental

• Mission to create a healthier community by providing transformational oral health care for those experiencing poverty
• 615.225.4141
• 210 Robert Rose Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
• Monday-Wednesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Thursday 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
• Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• https://interfaithdental.com/

Crisis Lines / Help Lines

 

• Veterans Crisis Line: 1.800.273.8255 Press 1
• Redline for Addiction Treatment: 1.800.889.9789
• Mental Health Crisis Line: 855.274.7471
• Suicide Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255
• Domestic Violence Hotline: 615.896.2012
• Sexual Assault Hotline: 615.494.9262
• Findhelpnow.org/tn
• WeCARERutherford.org
• United Way: 211(Essential Community Services) https://tn211.myresourcedirectory.com/
• https://www.h3arc.org/