Emergency Shelters

  • Knoxville Family Crisis Center

    (865) 637-8000

    The Knoxville Family Crisis Center is a place of safety and refuge for adults and children experiencing domestic violence.

    Young Williams Animal Center provides emergency shelter for pets belonging to domestic violence victims. Call 865-215-6345 to reach Young Williams Animal Center.

  • Community Health of East Tennessee

    (423) 562-8325

    Click here to reach the Community Health of East Tennessee Family Services website. Note for shelter: Emotional Support Animals are accepted with documentation paperwork and crate/kennel.

  • The Avalon Center

    (800) 641-3434

    The Avalon Center is a 24 hour shelter that serves domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Click here to reach their website.

  • Haven House

    (865) 982-1087

    Haven House is a 24 hour shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Click here for the link to Haven House website.

  • Iva's Place

    (866) 239-0871

    Iva’s Place is a 24 hour shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Click here to reach the Iva’s Place website.