Similar to their Knoxville office, the Chattanooga branch provides low-cost immigration legal services, including assistance with adjustment of status, asylum applications, family-based petitions, and naturalization. Services are offered by appointment only. 

La Paz Chattanooga is the leading organization promoting inclusion of the Hispanic and Latino community in Southeast Tennessee. They offer bilingual access and culturally appropriate support services, including case management, educational support, community engagement, and advocacy to empower and engage Chattanooga's Latino population. 

Bridge Refugee Services assists refugees and asylees through case management and community referrals, helping newcomers learn how to live in the U.S., learn English, and obtain employment. They arrange housing, household items, food, and job interviews to help families begin making Chattanooga their home. 

Provides affordable medical services, including mental health support, to the immigrant community. Services are offered in Spanish and English, with no appointment or insurance necessary. 

The UTC Counseling Center provides free and confidential mental health services to currently enrolled UTC students. Services include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health workshops. The center offers short-term counseling and referrals for long-term care as needed. You must be a UTC student to access these services. 

Centerstone provides a wide range of mental health services, including counseling, psychiatric care, addiction treatment, and crisis services. They serve individuals of all ages and offer both in-person and telehealth options. Payment assistance is available for those who qualify.

TIRRC is a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led organization that empowers immigrants and refugees to develop a unified voice, defend their rights, and create an atmosphere where they are recognized as positive contributors to the state. They offer English classes, citizenship assistance, a resource phone line, and "Know Your Rights" presentations. 

This office provides low-cost immigration legal services to the immigrant and refugee communities of East Tennessee. Services include family reunification, naturalization and citizenship assistance, asylum support, and aid for unaccompanied minors and survivors of domestic violence or trafficking. 

TN JFON is a non-profit immigration law firm offering free or low-cost, high-quality legal services to low-income immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Their services include assistance with humanitarian relief, education and training, and advocacy for the rights and dignity of immigrants in Tennessee. 

United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led network in the country. They fight for justice and dignity for all immigrants, offering resources on DACA, deportation defense, education justice, and mental health support. 

The American Immigration Council is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that honors the U.S.'s immigrant past and shapes its immigrant future. They provide legal resources, advocate for fair immigration policies, and work to educate the public on the value of immigration. 

CLINIC is the largest network of non-profit immigration programs in the U.S., supporting a dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs. They provide legal expertise, training, and advocacy to promote the dignity and protect the rights of immigrants. 

NIJC is dedicated to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. They offer legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation to uphold immigrant rights.

Upwardly Global is a national non-profit organization that helps immigrant, refugee, and asylee professionals rebuild their careers in the United States. They offer career counseling, training, and job placement services to assist skilled immigrants in integrating into the U.S. workforce. 

Formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Global Refuge is the largest faith-based national nonprofit exclusively dedicated to helping restore a sense of home to immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. They offer services such as housing assistance, employment support, and cultural orientation. 

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources for individuals and their loved ones. Services are available in English and Spanish, with interpretation in over 240 languages via Language Line Solutions for callers who need support in other languages. 

For Spanish speakers:

• When calling 988, press 2 to connect to a trained Spanish-speaking crisis counselor.

• When texting 988 in Spanish, type "Ayuda" to connect with a Spanish-speaking counselor.

For speakers of other languages:

• Call 988, and you will be connected to interpretation services through Language Line Solutions, providing translation in over 240 languages. This service is available 24/7 through voice calls only.

The Crisis Text Line connects individuals in emotional distress with trained crisis counselors through text messaging. Support is available 24/7 for a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. 

How to reach out for help:

• In English: Text HOME to 741741

• In Spanish: Text HOLA to 741741 or AYUDA to 741741

The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.