Start hereOfficial
Area Agencies on Aging & Disability (Tennessee)
Front door for local aging/disability supports (AAAD locator).
Tennessee
Tennessee resources for caregivers
Key Tennessee entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Caregiver support & respite (Tennessee)
Start with your AAAD for caregiver supports, respite options, and local programs.
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
TennCare CHOICES (LTSS) — Tennessee
Long-term services and supports program information (overview and next steps).
Self-directedOfficial
Consumer direction (self-directed services) — Tennessee
Self-directed option information within LTSS pathways (confirm availability and program rules).
Job supportFederal
Family & medical leave (job protection)
Federal FMLA basics (job-protected leave for eligible employees).
SafetyOfficial
Adult Protective Services (APS) — Tennessee
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults (official reporting pathway).
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Tennessee
Help with resident rights, concerns, and complaints in long-term care settings.
Benefits portalOfficial
One DHS Customer Portal (benefits portal)
Online portal for Tennessee benefits (SNAP, families first, and more).