Resources
If you suspect that your child has a developmental delay or disability, please contact the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS).
Jump To:
- Crisis Hotlines
- Social Services for Material Support
- Diaper Agencies
- Caregiver Support Agencies & Groups
- Workforce Assistance
- Respite Care
- Behavioral Health Providers
- Social Skills Groups
- School-Based Programs
- Helpful Books
- Helpful Websites
Crisis Hotlines
TN Crisis Line
855-274-7471or text 741-741
Memphis Crisis Center
901-274-7477
National Suicide Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK
Parent Help Lines
1-855-4APARENT or 1-800-CHILDREN
Domestic Violence Hotline
901-800-6064
Homeless Hotline
901-529-4545
Social Services for Material Support
Dial 211 for a full community resource database
Agape Child & Family Services
3160 Directors Row, Memphis, TN 38131.
901-323-3600
Department of Human Services, Family Assistance Services Center
1-866-311-4287
Hope House
23 Idlewild St., Memphis, TN 38104
901-272-2702
Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA)
910 Vance Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126. 901-527-0208
Mid-South Food Bank
3865 South Perkins, Memphis, TN, 38118. 901-527-0841
The Salvation Army
696 Jackson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105. 901-543-8586
Seedco Midsouth
530 Oak Court Drive, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38117. 901-405-7882
The WIC Program
Multiple Locations
901-222-9980
YWCA of Greater Memphis
766 S Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111.
901-323-2211.
Diaper Agencies
The Help Group at Christ Church
5955 Yale Rd, Bartlett, 38134
901-377-3097
The Healing Center
3885 Tchulahoma Road, Memphis, TN 38118.
901-370-4673
Memphis for Christ (Hablan español)
1554 Bartlett Rd, Memphis, 38134
901-212-3349
Operation Swaddling Clothes
St. John’s United Methodist Church
1207 Peabody Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Caregiver Support Agencies & Groups
The Arc Midsouth
3485 Poplar Avenue, Suite 210, Memphis, TN 38111. 901-327-2473
Autism Resources of the Mid-South (ARMS)
901-509-3027
Early On by SRVS
5800 Walnut Grove, Cordova, TN 38018. 901-484-5115
Families Matter
2595 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104. 901-260-8520
Kindred Place
2180 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38104. 901-276-2200.
Regional Intervention Program
411 S MSU B Street, Memphis, TN 38152.901-678-5258
Strong Fathers, Stronger Families
530 Oak Court Drive, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38117.901-405-7782
Support and Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP)
800-280-STEP
Supported Parenting at UTHSC
920 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103. 901-448-6511.
Tennessee Disability Coalition
615-383-9442 tndisability.org
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
1-800-640-4636 tnpathfinder.org
Workforce Assistance
Advance Memphis
769 Vance, Memphis, TN 38101.
901-543-8525
HopeWorks
3337 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN 38122
901-272-3700
Respite Care
TN Government Respite Helpline
800-560-5767
Tennessee Respite Coalition
Statewide Helpline:
1-888-579-3754
Safe Families for Children
1255 Lynnfield Road, Suite 236, Memphis, TN 38119
901-409-5130
Behavioral Health Providers
ABA Development*
7953 Stage Hills Blvd., Bartlett, TN 38133
901-634-8005
Agape Child & Family Services
3160 Directors Row, Memphis, TN 38131
901-323-3600
Alliance Healthcare Services
2220 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
901-369-1410
Behavior Services of the Mid-South
150 Timber Creek Dr. #2, Cordova, TN 38108
901-248-059
Behavior Services of Tennessee (BSTN)*
1155 Cully Road, Cordova, 38018
901-624-2454
Center on Developmental Disabilities at UT
920 Madison Ave, Suite 939, Memphis, TN 38103
901-488-6511
uthsc.edu/cdd/index.php
Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education*
8066 Walnut Run, Suite 102, Cordova, TN 38108
901-410-3595
Family Tree ABA*
In-home Services
901-438-7408
Forward Counseling
East Memphis & Midtown Locations
901-930-7397
Irby Psychological Services
7075 Golden Oaks Loop W Ste 14, Southaven, MS 38671
Janna Hacker & Associates*
2176 West Street #206
Germantown, TN 3813
Kindred Place
2180 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38104
901-276-2200.
Klein Family Counseling
3205 Kirby Whitten Suite D, Bartlett, TN 38134
901-430-500
Momentum ABA*
5796 Shelby Oaks, #2, Memphis, 38134
901-314-9722
momentumabatherapy.com
Memphis Family Connection Center
815 N McLean Blvd. Memphis, TN 38107
901-614-1902
Sensory Wonderland*
560 Trinity Creek Cove, Cordova, TN 38018
901-259-5686
SRVS Kids and Families*
4738 Walnut Grove Rd., 38117
901-312-9915
Transformations*
6761 Stage Road
Memphis, TN 38134
901-379-8827
Uof M Autism Clinic*
4055 North Park Loop, Memphis, TN 38152
*An autism diagnosis may be required for these services at these agencies. For an
extensive list of ABA therapy providers, search providers at www.bacb.com.
Social Skills Groups
Social Skills Group Methodist North and South Hospitals
Take Charge of Autism Summer Day Camp
2911 Brunswick Road, Memphis, TN 38133
901-373-0931
Dr. Allison Social Therapy
9030 S Corporate Edge Dr. #203, Germantown, TN 38138
901-299-0703
School-Based Programs
Harwood Center
Multiple locations
901-584-8281
The Seed Program
6413 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119
901-690-5213
Faith Christian Academy Autism Classroom
9114 Davies Plantation Road, Bartlett, TN 38133
901-382-2099
The Angel Program at Holy Rosary Catholic School
4841 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
901-685-1231
Helpful Books
Teaching Language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities (2010). M. Sundberg and James Partington.
Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis: An introduction to ABA for parents, teachers,
and other professionals (2015). Albert J. Kearney
An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn (2012). S. J. Rogers.
Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to ABA for Parents (2013). Shira Richman.
The Parent’s Guide to In-Home ABA Programs: FAQ about ABA for your Child with Autism (2013). E. O. Johnson.
Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism (1996). Edited by C. Maurice, G. Green, and S. C. Luce.
Helpful Websites
Autism Society
An advocacy and parent support organization that provides a comprehensive database
of credible and reliable resources for information related to autism.
Autism Internet Modules
Free videos and training modules on many topics related to autism, including assessment,
intervention, education, etc. Must login and create a password to access the information.
Autism Speaks
An advocacy and research support organization that provides current information about
autism research and resource information for families with children who have autism
spectrum disorders.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Government website with a helpful developmental milestone tracking app.
National Autism Center
A comprehensive website dedicated to evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents,
and adults with autism. Also provides information about age ranges and behaviors for
which each intervention has demonstrated effectiveness, as well as a more general
overview of autism.
Sandbox ABA
Provides an overview of what ABA is and how it is used to treat autism.
Autism Support Network
Provides a parent-friendly overview of ABA and positive behavior support.
Memphis Autism Moms Facebook Group
Special Needs Parents Group, Memphis TN