RESOURCE CENTER
Offering a transitional day program for the homeless, the Resource Center is a case management program which assists people in their efforts to work their way out of homelessness. Every member is assigned a case manager who works with them to overcome barriers to housing and self-sufficiency. When housing is achieved, the case manager remains involved until independence is achieved. Various classes, a meal program, showers, laundry facilities and social activities are also offered as a part of the programming.
VMC Resource Center
511 N. Broadway
(entrance on the lower level at the back of the building)
865-524-3926
Who we serve:
Knox County residents who are literally homeless (staying in emergency shelter
or a place not meant for habitation)
What we provide:
Case management to help locate permanent, affordable housing
Daytime temporary shelter (individuals with companion animals with verification of current immunizations are welcome, too!)
Classes to help with finding, qualifying for, and keeping housing
Meals/ Showers/ Laundry
Telephone/ Computer Access
Cost:
Services are free
Times of service:
Monday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am-3:00 pm
How to get services:
We offer services to those who have been referred by the Coordinated Housing
Assessment and Match Plan (CHAMP) assessment and have completed an
orientation session. Those interested in the Resource Center should start with a
CHAMP assessment that can be completed in the VMC Bush Family Refuge
Tues/Wed/Thurs 9:00-11:00.
Once referred to the Resource Center, neighbors will need to check in Mon-Fri
before 9:00am in order maintain their place on the waiting list. If neighbors are
a member of a household referred to the Resource Center, all household
members will need to be present. New members will be selected from the
waitlist based on case management capacity, CHAMP score, and the number of
times a neighbor has checked in at the Resource Center. New members must be
present at 9:00am in order to be selected.
What to bring:
No identification is needed.