Questions people ask in Newport
Where can I get free food in Newport, Tennessee?
We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Newport: Bread Basket Central Charities (8 to 11:45 AM every Wednesday and Friday. Please bring ID), (865) 201-9946, call first; Bread Basket, (423) 608-8661, call first; Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee (call to find a pantry near you), (865) 521-0000, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Newport, Tennessee?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Newport: Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, (423) 587-4500. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Newport, Tennessee?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Newport: Newport Housing Authority, (423) 623-1575. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Newport, Tennessee?
We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Newport: CHS Newport Clinic, (423) 623-5301, call first; Newport Center, (423) 623-1057, call first; Rural Medical Services Inc. Cosby Center, (423) 487-2222, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Newport, Tennessee?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Newport: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Newport, Tennessee?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Newport: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Where can I get free legal help in Newport, Tennessee?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Newport: Legal Aid of East Tennessee, (865) 637-0484. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.