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EXTERNAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! MSCS is committed to connecting families with valuable community resources that provide support for housing, food, utilities, mental health, employment, transportation, and more.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Housing, Utility & Emergency Assistance
Community Services Agency
Utility assistance, rent/mortgage support, and prescription assistance
📞 901-222-4212
MIFA Emergency Services & Housing
Emergency utility, rent, mortgage, and housing assistance
📞 901-527-0208
Neighborhood Christian Center
Emergency food, clothing, and housing items for families in crisis
📞 901-881-6013
The Salvation Army
Support for families experiencing poverty, homelessness, and crisis situations
📞 901-543-8586
FOOD & FAMILY SUPPORT
Mid-South Food Bank
Food assistance, diaper bank, and family support services
📞 901-527-0841
WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
Nutrition and food benefits for women, infants, and children
📞 1-800-342-5942
ParentPlus
Family support services for expecting mothers and families with young children
📞 901-577-2500
MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS SUPPORT
Memphis Crisis Center
24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention services
📞 901-274-7477
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 confidential crisis support
📞1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Family Safety Center
Domestic violence assistance and emergency shelter support
📞 901-222-4400 or 24-Hour Crisis Line 901-249-7611
TN Voices
Mental health advocacy and support for children and families
📞 800-670-9882
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Goodwill Excel Center
Tuition-free adult high school diploma program
📞 901-726-3100
HopeWorks
Adult education and HiSET preparation classes
📞 901-396-8800
Dress for Success Memphis
Career development and interview preparation
📞 901-363-3100
JobLINC Mobile Career Center
Career and employment assistance resources
📞 901-415-2787
YOUTH & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Knowledge Quest
After-school programs and academic support
📞 901-942-1512
Heal the Hood Foundation
Youth mentoring, arts, and leadership opportunities
📞 901-566-0743
CLOUD901 Teen Learning Lab
Creative learning and technology opportunities for teens ages 13–18
📞 901-415-2760
NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT? Please contact your school’s Family Engagement Liaison or the MSCS Family & Community Engagement Department.
Growing Greatness with Family Engagement! Together, we are building stronger families, schools, and communities.*