Meharry Youth Clinic

http://divisionofcommunityhealth.org/myhwc/

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide Holistic Comprehensive wellness care to vulnerable and undeserved youth as a collaboration with Meharry Medical College and the agencies located at the Youth Opportunity Center.

The Meharry Youth Health and Wellness Center offers both medical and wellness/ preventive services designed to cater to the specific needs of today’s youth.

Adult Education Programs

Information Current as of August 2012:

Youth Connections

1330 Foster Avenue                   37210

Age: 17-23

Requirements: Current or past foster care or juvenile justice system

Contact: 615-664-1509, Jacob Fasig, 615.226.3614 ext 29, jacobfasig@tnyouthconnections.org

Class Schedule: Mon - Thur, 9 a.m. - noon

R.I.P. (Regional Intervention Program)

http://www.ripnetwork.org/

The Regional Intervention Program has been serving families with young children 
since 1969. RIP is an internationally recognized parent implemented program in 
which parents learn to work directly with their own children. Experienced RIP parents 
provide training and support to newly enrolled families. The program is available to
families in which there are concerns regarding a young child's behavior, and is 
coordinated by a professional resource staff person. Parents should feel free to contact
the program to discuss their concerns.

*Notes: They are a positive behavior management program who focus their efforts on children ages 6 and younger. You may refer Pre-K and K families. They also provide FREE training and for teachers and parents.

Tenndercare

               

                   

                                                                                                                                   

TENNderCare is the name of Tennessee’s comprehensive physical exam for children who receive TennCare.  This comprehensive exam is free of charge to all TennCare recipients who are under the age of 21.  The exam includes a health history, a complete physical exam, lab tests (as needed), immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, developmental and behavioral screenings and advice on how to stay healthy. 

Research has reported increases in obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases among the nation’s children, these services can help assure your students will be healthier and better able to participate in classroom activities.

We hope you will partner with us in our efforts to make our children healthier and free of disease.   Please feel free to contact us if you would like for a TennderCare representative to participate in an event at your school or if you have any questions.

PLEASE KEEP US IN MIND IN FOR:

• PTO MEETINGS
• SCHOOL EVENTS
• FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL GAMES
• COMMUNITY EVENTS
• CARNIVALS
• HEALTH AND JOB FAIRS

The TennderCare program services many populations with outreach workers fluent in English, French, Somali, Kurdish, Arabic, and Spanish as well as other varying dialects.

ALL THAT WE REQUIRE IS AT LEAST 1-2 WEEKS NOTICE AND A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT AND WE WILL BE THERE TO HAND OUT PLENTY OF HELPFUL INFORMATION AND FREE INCENTIVES!

For more information please contact our Youth Services Coordinator at:

Cara Autman, Program Coordinator

Youth Services Team

TENNderCare Outreach Program

Metro Public Health Department

Office: (615) 340-5352

Fax: (615)  340-8917

email: cara.autman@nashville.gov

Hope Program of Catholic Charities

HOPE PROGRAM:

Trauma & Loss Counseling for Children

Free Program for youth ages 5 to 18 who have experienced a homicide and/or assault in their family or community

            Through a grant of the Victim of Crime Act, Catholic Charities of Tennessee started the HOPE Program in 1998. This program serves children who are considered secondary victims of homicide or victims of assault. These children have had family members or friends who have been murdered, have witnessed homicides/assault, or simply live or play in neighborhoods where homicides/assaults have happened, and are experiencing changes in emotions and behaviors as a result.

Bridges to Care

Links uninsured patients to 16 medical care clinics that will offer services for free or on an income-based scale.  

Located at 311 23^rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 615-340-0573

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Family and Children's Services

Provides individual, family, and group support and counseling. They also have a crisis call center at 244-7444.

Located at 201 23^rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 615-320-0591

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Mental Health Cooperative

Mental health agency that incorporates case management, psychiatric/clinic services and 24 hour emergency psychiatric services into their care. They assist children and adults who have serious mental illnesses. 

275 Cumberland Bend Drive, Nashville, TN 37228

Phone: 615-726-3340

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Centerstone

Centerstone has developed a special approach to help children overcome behavioral health challenges. Their counselors and therapists create an environment of trust to encourage young clients to open up and share their feelings. They develop individualized treatment plans to address the unique needs of each child. Centerstone teams with families, schools and communities to build a network of support that allows healing to occur.

Located at 1101 6^th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208
Phone: 615-463-6600
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Lifecare Family Services

* Must have TennCare * Upon contacting LifeCare for an initial appointment you will be scheduled with a trained mental health or counseling professional. During this initial visit, the level of care and services will be determined in conjunction with your assigned professional caregiver. The services referred may include Counseling, Case Management, Nursing, and/or Psychiatric intervention depending on the severity of the issues. LifeCare offers both individual and group counseling and case management services customized to fit the needs of the individual, couple, single parent, or traditional family who is experiencing any on going issues in their life and need professional help or assistance.

Located at 145 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37211

Phone: 615-781-0013

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Preston Taylor Ministries

PTM is a Christian-based afterschool and mentoring program serving children in grades K-12^th grade who are living at-risk in the Preston Taylor Community

Located at 4014 Indiana Avenue Nashville, TN 37209

Phone: 615-596-4386

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Alive Hospice

Provide loving care to people with life-threatening illnesses, support to their families, and service to the community in a spirit of enriching lives.

Located at 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 615-346-8676

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Nashville State Community College

They offer over 60 Associate Degree programs.  Federal, state, and local financial aid and scholarships available.

Located at 120 White Bridge Road, Nashville, TN 37209

Phone: 615-353-3333

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St. Luke's Community House

Provides the community with both GED preparation classes and English Language Learning (ELL) classes. ELL and GED classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Free childcare is provided during classes.

Located at 5601 New York Ave, Nashvile, TN 37209

Phone: 615-350-7893

Metro Action Commission

The Metro Action Commission (MAC) education program provides classroom instruction leading to completing the GED or passing the GED test. Eligibility to receive service through MAC is based on income.

Located at 1624 5^th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

Phone: 615-862-8860 ext 210

marvin.cox@nashville.gov, Marvin D. Cox, Program Director

YWCA

Offers GED preparation programs throughout the day every weekday and on Saturdays at three different locations.  Instruction provided in all areas of the GED and practice tests are offered every week.

Located at 1608 Woodmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37215

Phone: 615-269-9922

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Project Return

Provides GED education classes for parolees and probationers.  Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursdays.  At the Dickerson Rd location, classes are held from 5-7pm.  At the Blanton Ave location, classes are held from 5:30-7-30pm. 

Located at 2816 Dickerson Road, Nashville, TN 37207 and at 220 Blanton Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: 615-327-964
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Cohn Adult High School

Allows adults to finish what they did not in high school.  Courses are available in English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Career Development, Spanish, Fine Arts, French, and ELL.
Located at 4805 Park Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: 615-298-8053
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Homework Hotline

Provides free, one-on-one assistance by phone to struggling students or their parents- Monday through Thursday evenings 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (August through May).  The services available in five languages.

Phone: 1-800-868-5777
Or click HERE

A to Z in Home Tutoring

Provides tailored one-on-one tutoring in the comfort and convenience  of the home. Provides services to students with reading problems, ADD/ADHD, auditory processing problems to those who are formally diagnosed as learning disabled.  They also specialize in SAT and ACT and use actual practice tests published by these companies to help students get ready.

Phone: 1-800-868-5777
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Books from Birth of Middle Tennessee

Books from Birth increases early childhood literacy by giving local preschoolers books in the mail each month from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library through Jo’s Reach Out and Read Book Club at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Phone: 936-3737
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Book'em

Book’em is dedicated to empowering Nashville’s children by fostering the love of books and reading.  We do this by recruiting volunteers to read to children by giving books to children, many of whom do not have any books at home.  Research shows that access to books and reading aloud to children greatly increases their ability to learn to read.

Located at 161 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-255-1820
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McNeilly Center for Children

Provides affordable childcare to children ages 16 months to 12 years whose parents are working, in job training, or in school.  Parenting education and social services are available to all families whose child is enrolled.

Located at 400 Meridian Street, Nashville, TN 37207
Phone: 615-255-2549
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Project for Neighborhood Aftercare

Provides before and after school programs that concentrate on academics, health, community, affordability, and enrichment.

Located at 2807 Bransford Avenue, Suite C, Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615-385-7067