STARS

STARS (Students Taking A Right Stand):  (615) 279-0058

·         Youth Opportunity Center

·         “STARS exists to serve schools and communities by providing prevention, intervention, and treatment services addressing bullying, substance abuse, violence, and social and emotional barriers to success.”

·         Programs:

·         Student Assistance Program (SAP) - comprehensive

·         Kids on the Block – educational program for kids (puppets)

·         Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing – teach about drug/alcohol/tobacco abuse & avoidance

·         Classes

·         Family work

·         After-school

·         Camps

·         College trips

·         PARTNERS, Inc.

·         Social Emotional Learning

·         Conflict Resolution

·         Community Building

·         Diversity

·         Youth Overcoming Drug Abuse (YODA)

·         ages 13-22

·         Provides: case management, intensive outpatient groups and individual counseling services for uninsured youth with substance abuse problems and their families

·         Substance abuse AND

·         uninsured/have exhausted their insurance benefits for treatment

·         may be in DCS custody

·         may be juvenile probationers

·         have been court ordered to complete IOP treatment or assessment

·         Bullying Prevention & Trainings Teaching Kids To Dream, Inc.: NO LONGER IN SERVICE… Youth Encouragement Services (YES):  (615) 315-5333521 McIver Street, Nashville, TN  37211

·         3 youth centers

·         St. Luke’s

·         McIver

·         Lindsley

·         Educational and recreational programs

·         Spiritual Development

·         Tutoring & Homework Assistance

·         Summer Bible Camp

·         Physical Development

·         Arts/Cultural Enrichment

·         Christmas Store

·         Honor Roll Trip

·         Computer Learning

·         Community Awareness/Service Projects

·         Field Trips

·         Job Skills Training

·         Youth Awareness

·         College Scholarships

·         Various other activities (cooking, arts & crafts, rock-climbing, gardening, photography, wood carving…)

·         After-school hours, weekends, summer break

·         Ages 6-18

·         Keep kids off the street, giving them a safe place to go where they can engage in social, educational, and cultural activities

Nashville Career Advancement Center (NCAC)

Nashville Career Advancement Center (NCAC):  (615) 862-8890

·         NCAC Workforce Campus: 621 Mainstream Drive, Suite 210, Nashville, TN  37228

·         Youth services include: tutoring, study skills, activities leading to drop-out prevention, alternative secondary school offerings, summer employment linked directly to academic and occupational learning, paid and unpaid work experiences, occupational skills training, leadership development opportunities, supportive services, adult mentoring, follow-up services, comprehensive guidance and counseling (as appropriate)

·         Eligible Youth: ages 14-21, low-income, has one or more of the following:

·         deficient in basic literacy skills

·         a school dropout

·         homeless, runaway, or foster child

·         pregnant/a parent

·         an offender

·         an individual who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment

·         http://www.nashville.gov/ncac/index.asp

Midnight Basketball

Midnight Basketball: (615) 593-7189

CMH Services

CMH Services:  (615) 781-8752

·         501 C3 organization, founded in 2003 by Calvin Hunt.

·         Goal: to provide quality services that reduce the number of children entering state custody

·         playing a proactive role in helping youth become productive citizens

·         Specializes in family support services, mentoring, anger management, Conflict resolution, tutoring, and homemaker services

·         Seeks to enhance the quality of life for children and families by providing individualized services that meet their need.

·         Clients: Male & Female; ages 6-21; youth at risk of state custody or exiting state custody

·         Services:

·         Provide child and family with adult role model who will provide opportunities for good decision-making, success, and positive feedback

·         Recreational activities

·         Homework monitoring

·         Guidance, support, self-esteem building

·         Individualized services to meet each child’s unique needs

Best Buddies

Best Buddies:  (615) 891-2046

·         116 Wilson Pike Circle, Suite 205, Brentwood, TN  37207

·         Mission: “…to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”

·         Intellectual Disabilities: Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, fragile X

·         Middle School Chapters: Mount Juliet Middle School

·         High School Chapters: Glencliff, Pearl-Cohn, Centennial, Independence, Ravenwood, Brentwood, Blackman, Harpeth, Mount Juliet, Overton, Summit

·         Programs:

·         Best Buddies Citizens, Best Buddies Colleges, Best Buddies High Schools, Best Buddies Middle Schools, Best Buddies Jobs, e-Buddies (emails), Best Buddies Ambassadors (educate)

Abundance Academy

Abundance Academy:  (615) 294-3665

·         376 Clearlake Drive W, Nashville, TN  37217

All The Kings Men:  1 (866) 409-KING (5464)

·         Faith-based organization

·         Mission: “To provide African American male youth greater access to delinquency prevention and early intervention programs”

·         Values: “Excellence, Integrity, Accountability, & Faith”

·         9-month systematic leadership development program (ongoing)

·         Summer enrichment/fellowship program

·         Group and one-to-one mentoring

·         Immersion trips

·         Applications accepted in Fall season

·         Student Application form + Family Orientation visit

·         Enrollment: $35

·         AKM Activities List:

·         Mentoring

·         Homework Assistance

·         College awareness & preparation

·         Employment preparation/training

·         Courses and enrichment in culture & arts

·         Volunteer/community service opportunities

·         Drug & violence prevention

·         Supervised recreation

·         Youth leadership

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