| ⚠️IMPORTANT |
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| For an individual with Down Syndrome in a crisis situation, DO NOT CALL THE POLICE DEPARTMENT - IT’S NOT AN APPROPRIATE STEP. Consider one of the following Crisis centers. |
Crisis Centers
| Organization | Details |
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| Memphis Crisis Center | (901) 274-7477 https://www.memphiscrisiscenter.org/ |
| Lakeside Behavioral Health System | 2911 Brunswick Road, Memphis, TN 38133 (901) 377-4700 https://lakesidebhs.com/ |
| Memphis Mental Health Institute | 951 Court Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 577-1800 |
Crisis Situation Resources
| Organization | Details |
|---|---|
| TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) | Formerly called the Department of Mental Health (TDMH); formerly part of DIDD. https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health.html Mental Crisis Hotline: Call 855-CRISIS-1 ((855) 274-7471) and you will be routed to a trained crisis specialist in your area. - Mobile Crisis services: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/need-help/crisis-services/mobile-crisis-services.html - Shelby County Mobile Crisis Service: Alliance Healthcare Services, 951 Court Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, (901) 577-9400 or (901) 259-8900 |
| SRVS (Shelby Residential and Vocational Services) | https://www.srvs.org/ 3971 Knight Arnold Rd, Memphis, TN 38118 (901) 869-7787 |
| West Tennessee Family Solutions Inc. | https://www.wtfs.org/ (901) 373-9559, info@wtfs.org 7240 Goodlett Farms Pkwy #105, Cordova, TN 38016 Services: Supported Living, Day Services, Nursing, Supported Employment & Job Coaching, Respite |