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

Start hereOfficial

Area Agencies on Aging & Disability (Tennessee)

Front door for local aging/disability supports (AAAD locator).

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).