Office of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Our Mission

The Chattanooga Office of Homelessness & Supportive Housing (OHSH) is committed to assisting individuals and families experiencing Homelessness in locating, entering, and sustaining permanent housing.

Our Vision

A Chattanooga where Homelessness is a brief, rare, and non-recurring phenomenon.

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About Us

The City of Chattanooga’s Office of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (OHSH) works to both prevent homelessness as well as rapidly house residents experiencing homelessness through street outreach services, community partnerships, a rapid re-housing program, as well as provide emergency services when needed. 

Responsibilities

  • The rapid re-housing program connects Chattanooga residents experiencing homelessness with short-term rental assistance and services to help them obtain housing quickly, increase self-sufficiency, and stay housed.
  • Community partnerships with nonprofits and faith-based organizations are critical to comprehensively addressing homelessness in our community. OHSH works closely with a coalition of local partners, including the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition, the Chatt Foundation, the Chattanooga Housing Authority, and others to ensure residents at risk of homelessness and those experiencing homelessness get the support they need to get back on their feet.
  • OHSH provides emergency services when a housing emergency occurs in Chattanooga. When extended-stay hotels or large housing complexes are closed or damaged during an emergency, OHSH responds in real-time to help ensure displaced families do not spend a single night unsheltered.
  • Street Outreach Specialists provide assistance to people in need, providing supplies such as tents, water, nonperishable food, first aid kits, sleeping bags, and lifesaving naloxone, replenishing supplies as needed.

Leadership

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Casey Tinker
Director of Homeless Initiatives
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Jared Walker
Coordinator of Grants and Development
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Johnetta Langston
Lead Housing Coordinator
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Ryan Lloyd
Lead Post-Housing Service Coordinator
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Noah Hoff
Lead Outreach Coordinator

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Attention

This form is for general questions, not requesting services. We accept walk-ins on Wednesdays from 9am-12pm and 1-4pm.

Contact Us

Office of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
Address
1001 Lindsey Street
Chattanooga,TN 37402
Open Map
Call
(423) 643-7663 (423) 643-7663

Hours of Operation

Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.