This blog is intended for use by families, at-risk youth, and community advocates to find current resources available in the Nashville area. Some of the posts include comments on my personal experiences with individual agencies.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
"S.H.E" Sexual Health Educatoin
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Bridges- Serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Hearing Communities
Provides services. classes, workshops, and programs to the deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing populations.
Mission:
To unite the Deaf, the hard of hearing and the hearing communities through education, services and support, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.
Main Office
935 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Voice/TTY: 615-248-8828
Video Phone (Local): 615-290-5147
Video Phone (Toll-free): 866-385-6524
24-Hour Emergency: 615-244-0979
Fax: 615-248-4797
Mission:
To unite the Deaf, the hard of hearing and the hearing communities through education, services and support, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.
Main Office
935 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Voice/TTY: 615-248-8828
Video Phone (Local): 615-290-5147
Video Phone (Toll-free): 866-385-6524
24-Hour Emergency: 615-244-0979
Fax: 615-248-4797
Charles Davis Foundation
This foundation provides tutoring and after school programs for students in the J.C. Napier homes.
For over a decade now, The Charles Davis Foundation has
provided programs that enhance the quality of life for
thousands of residents of Nashville’s most impoverished areas. These programs include sports camps and leagues, mentoring,
job placement and training, tutoring, computer training, drug prevention, character development, HIV/AIDS awareness,
survival skills, scholarship, financial aid, guest lectures,
cultural exposure and economic development.
615 Main Street, Nashville, Tennessee, 37206
Telephone: (615)254-0396
Email: CDFoffice@aol.com
For over a decade now, The Charles Davis Foundation has
provided programs that enhance the quality of life for
thousands of residents of Nashville’s most impoverished areas. These programs include sports camps and leagues, mentoring,
job placement and training, tutoring, computer training, drug prevention, character development, HIV/AIDS awareness,
survival skills, scholarship, financial aid, guest lectures,
cultural exposure and economic development.
615 Main Street, Nashville, Tennessee, 37206
Telephone: (615)254-0396
Email: CDFoffice@aol.com
YMCA Latino Achievers
Offers tutoring and after school programs for latino students.
834-1300
834-1300
Urban Housing Solutions
Urban Housing Solutions is Nashville’s affordable, permanent housing provider. We own and operate 30 properties (912 apartments) in the Nashville area, transforming established apartment complexes into beautiful communities. Our residents include those who were homeless, the mentally ill and physically disabled, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, and other low-income individuals and families who simply need an affordable place to live.
Because our residents often need more than housing to succeed, we provide them with comprehensive services and programs. A permanent and affordable place to live, combined with access to support from our programs and staff, help Urban Housing Solutions’ residents move from poverty to possibility!
Because our residents often need more than housing to succeed, we provide them with comprehensive services and programs. A permanent and affordable place to live, combined with access to support from our programs and staff, help Urban Housing Solutions’ residents move from poverty to possibility!
822 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206
615.726.2696
615.726.2696
Metro Social Services
Metropolitan Social Services
Linking People In Need with Programs, Resources, and Information
800 2nd Avenue North Nashville
Nashville, TN 37201
Nashville, TN 37201
Metropolitan Social Services (MSS) provides a range of services to help Davidson County residents who are in need. These services promote positive change for individuals and families in times of crisis and economic hardship.
Services include:
Information & Referral
Counseling
Case Management
Homeless Services
Senior Nutrition
Homemaker Services
Burial Services
Planning & Coordination
Counseling
Case Management
Homeless Services
Senior Nutrition
Homemaker Services
Burial Services
Planning & Coordination
For information about services, please call 615-862-6458
MDHA
The mission of MDHA is to create affordable housing opportunities for Nashvillians, nurture our neighborhoods, and build a greater downtown.
MDHA provides rental assistance, and works to provide affordable housing options for those in need.
the Continuum of Care program is also through MDHA. This program offers transitional housing for individuals dealing with homelessness.
Public Housing- 252-8400
Section 8- 252-6500
http://www.nashville-mdha.org/
MDHA provides rental assistance, and works to provide affordable housing options for those in need.
the Continuum of Care program is also through MDHA. This program offers transitional housing for individuals dealing with homelessness.
Public Housing- 252-8400
Section 8- 252-6500
http://www.nashville-mdha.org/
Friday, January 17, 2014
Ladies of Charity Welfare Agency, Inc.
Ladies of Charity is a social service agency offering the following: emergency financial assistance with rent and utilities (will not assist in the payment of phone bill), provide clothing and food.
2212 State Street
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-3430
2212 State Street
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-3430
Sophia's Heart- Compassion Nashville
Sophia’s Heart provides free transitional housing in Nashville to families experiencing homelessness. Its individualized comprehensive treatment program includes:
● Financial management (personal savings and budgeting)
● Educational classes (tutoring and parenting classes, GED referral, etc.)
● Family engagement (anger management, conflict resolution, marriage counseling, etc.)
● Career assistance (exploration of different career options, life skills development, resume building,
and job search assistance)
and job search assistance)
● Spiritual enrichment (personal development and image consulting)
1034 West Eastland Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
Nashville, TN 37206
1-800-595-6269
Room In the Inn
Provides housing and shelter during the months of November and March. Serves mainly "first time" homeless and chronic homeless populations.
705 Drexel St.
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 251-7019
705 Drexel St.
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 251-7019
Renewal House
Offers transitional housing and / or shelter for women, and their children, in recovery from substance abuse and co-occuring mental disorders.
615-255-5222
615-255-5222
The Mary Parish Center for Victims of Domestic Violence
Offers transitional housing and/ or shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Also offers assistance with legal representation, case managment, transportation, job placement, information and transportation to GED classes.
615- 256- 5959
615- 256- 5959
Family Life Center for Women and Children
Offers housing and/or shelter for women with children. This service is provided through the Nashville Rescue Mission.
615-255-2475
615-255-2475
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