The Connection Center


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Who We Are

Welcome to The Connection Center

Location: 185 Baker St, Jellico TN 37762

Open: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Phone: 423-784-6622

Email: connection.springsoflife@gmail.com

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,
and he will repay him for his deed.”

— Proverbs 19:17

“Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor
will himself call out and not be answered.”

— Proverbs 21:13

The Connection Center is a place where you can get real help when you need it most. We offer hot meals, a food pantry, showers, clothing, and hygiene, help with doctor appointments, support with SNAP benefits, transportation, and other resources to make life a little easier. But we’re more than services—we’re a safe and welcoming space where everyone is treated with respect and kindness. 

Whether you’re facing addiction, hard times, or just need someone to walk alongside you, we’re here. Our goal is to meet your immediate needs while also helping you take steps toward a stronger, more stable future. If you’re looking for support, guidance, or simply a place to feel at home, you’re always welcome here.

We Offer a Wide Range of Services

We can help with FREE services!

Struggling with substance abuse? 

The Connection Center offers a wide range of services to help our community.

Service Coordination

Whether it’s navigating doctor’s appointments, applying for SNAP benefits, enrolling for sliding scale at Dayspring Health, obtaining IDs, or securing detox and rehab placement, we work to ensure your needs are met.

Recovery and Community Activites

We strive to foster a sense of belonging by providing social events, cookouts, fun activities, and prize giveaways for our guests to enjoy.

Strengthening Recovery Ecosystems

We partner with other organizations to support their efforts in addressing addiction and homelessness.

Critical Needs

We offer a place to rest from the cold or heat and provide clothing, showers, water, food, and hygiene products—all while treating our guests with respect and dignity.

Transitional Living

For men getting out of treatment (30 days sober time) and uninsured, we offer safe housing. We do not ask for rent but require participants to participate/volunteer in our community while working to build a life free of substance misuse.

How Can I
Get Involved?

Volunteer

We love our volunteers! No experience is needed—just a heart for people and a love for Jesus.

Give

Financially support our work and mission. We are actively feeding, clothing, and reaching people with the gospel.

Donate

Because we are actively feeding, clothing, and reaching people with the gospel, we are always in need of basic necessities.

Transitional Living

Transitional Living

For men getting out of treatment (30 days sober time) and uninsured, we offer housing for up to 12-18 months. We do not ask for rent but require participants to participate/volunteer in our community while working to build a life free of substance misuse.

Located in the Connection Center, our desire is to see men become stable after treatment. Housing is a major factor in someone's success. Click below to learn more or contact us today to see if you qualify!

More InformationEmail us

Or call us today: 423-784-6622

FAQ

Hot meals, food pantry, clothing, showers, and hygiene is available to anyone who feels like they need it! We don't turn anyone away.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

If you don't have insurance, we have a program you can sign up for that helps with navigating doctor’s appointments, applying for SNAP benefits, enrolling for sliding scale at Dayspring Health, obtaining IDs, or securing detox, rehab placement, transportation, and more!

If you are interested in volunteering at The Connection Center, please call 423-784-6622 or email connection.springsoflife@gmail.com.  We have training every month! Can't wait for you to join us.