Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness (ARCH)

Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness (ARCH) serves as the HUD Continuum of Care for eight counties in Northeast Tennessee. Based in Johnson City, ARCH coordinates frontline service providers and community partners to organize homeless services and connect people with housing-related support.

Through its Coordinated Appalachian Resource Extension (CARE), ARCH provides a coordinated intake and assessment process for people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. Its Emergency Solutions Grant program is designed to support housing stability through assistance such as rental or utility deposits, rental assistance, and connections to mainstream services and benefits. Learn more through ARCH’s official program information.

For additional information about homeless assistance in the state, visit NHREA’s Tennessee resource guide. Broader housing and benefit resources are available through NHREA’s federal assistance guide. Visit ARCH’s official website to confirm current program details.