Community Resource Guide

BILL WILKERSON CENTER

The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center specializes in ear, nose, and throat diseases, and communication disorders such as hearing, speech, language, and voice problems. Doctors and communication specialists work together as a team for the benefit of patients being treated in one or more of the Center's many closely related clinics.

CONEXIÓN AMÉRICAS

Conexión Américas and a team of Latino parent volunteers deliver workshops that aim to forge a working relationship between Latino parents and schools, to ultimately improve children's academic achievement.

HOMEWORK HOTLINE

Homework Hotline offers FREE tutoring to all K-12 TN students in all core subjects including math, science, ELA, social studies, and more. Tutoring is offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Farsi, Swahili, and Mandarin.

IMAGINATION LIBRARY

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five who reside in Tennessee. Families can register online or by mail.

KHAN ACADEMY

A free service that gives students grades PreK-12 the opportunity to work on, and get assistance/tutoring with, any subject.

NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Nashville Public Library offers "NPL Universe," a series of free online-only sessions ranging from story time to art projects and more, with most activities streaming for free on Facebook Live or YouTube. This includes read aloud times throughout the week in English and Spanish for children.

LEGACY MISSION VILLAGE

Founded by refugees for refugees, Legacy's mission is to provide hope and healing to refugees in the Middle Tennessee area by empowering refugees with education and skills to achieve stability and thereby facilitating successful integration into American society.

NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT

Education, resettlement, employment, health and immigration.

NATION'S MINISTRY CENTER

Serves refugee families through an extensive youth development and literacy program that prepares youth for successful careers. They help parents navigate the complicated path to US citizenship. They help elders be more full participants in their new home.

OASIS CENTER

Youth Mental Health Counseling, LGBTQ+ Support, Youth Empowerment, Emergency Shelter, College Program, Housing, Outreach, Parent Support Groups.

TRIAD

TRIAD offers quality, current information via brief online training sessions and webinars to caregivers and professionals across the state. TRIAD's Brief Online Training Sessions (BOTS) are created for professionals to have access to quality information on evidence-based practices for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. These short, yet engaging, web-based modules introduce content to increase professional development and understanding of basic principles across the state of Tennessee. Participants can receive a certificate of completion for each module that they participate in via TRIAD's online platform. New BOTS are created every year to provide the most current information on ASD.

ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER

After-School programs.

BACKFIELD IN MOTION

Out of School Time Programs, Mentorship, Food Distribution

BEECH CREEK MINISTRIES

Out of School Time Programs

CONEXIÓN AMÉRICAS

Conexión Américas and a team of Latino parent volunteers deliver workshops that aim to forge a working relationship between Latino parents and schools, to ultimately improve children’s academic achievement.

Global Outreach Developments  INTERNATIONAL

Out of School Time Programs

IN FULL MOTION

Out of School Time Programs

JUNIOR RANGERS

Enrichment After-School Programs, Summer Programs.

METRO PARKS

Out of School Time Programs, Sports and Recreation

MOVES AND GROOVES

Out of School Time Programs, Wellness Programs

NAZA

Out of School Time Programs, Positive Youth Development

OASIS CENTER

Youth Mental Health Counseling, LGBTQ+ Support, Youth Empowerment, Emergency Shelter, College Program, Housing, Outreach, Parent Support Groups.

PROJECT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD AFTERCARE

Out of School Time Programs

PROJECT TRANSFORMATION

Out of School Time Programs

ROCKETOWN

Out of School Time Programs.

SALAMA MINISTRIES

Out of School Time Programs, Arts Enrichment

SMALL WORLD YOGA

Out of School Time Programs, Wellness Programs

TURNIP GREEN CREATIVE

Out of School Time Programs, Resources and Supplies

YOUTH ENCOURAGEMENT

Out of School Time Programs

OASIS CENTER

Youth Mental Health Counseling, LGBTQ+ Support, Youth Empowerment, Emergency Shelter, College Program, Housing, Outreach, Parent Support Groups.

CONEXIÓN AMÉRICAS

Conexión Américas and a team of Latino parent volunteers deliver workshops that aim to forge a working relationship between Latino parents and schools, to ultimately improve children's academic achievement.

FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or grad school.

GOODWILL CAREER PROGRAMS

Support planning for career, skills development & digital training, financial planning, job search and interview skills.

MARTHA O'BRYAN CENTER

The Martha O'Bryan Center offers education development services, including free high school equivalency testing (HiSET Exam), HiSET Exam preparation, technology training and skill certification, and communication skill building for employment and continuing education. 615-760-4041

MONROE HARDING

Education and career reengagement support for young adults (ages 17-24).

OASIS CENTER - COLLEGE CONNECTION

Oasis College Connection (OCC) is Nashville's largest college access program dedicated to making college a reality for low-income, New American, and first-generation college students. Their mission is to provide comprehensive admissions and financial aid expertise to support and increase students' college acceptance rates, retention, and successful degree completion. Call: 615-327-4455.

YWCA, DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Provides professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools.

AMEND TOGETHER

Program offered by the YWCA for young boys to cultivate healthy masculinity and change the future for women.

FAMILY SAFETY CENTER

Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence Support, Housing Assistance, Emergency Food Assistance, Support Groups

MORNING STAR SANCTUARY CRISIS LINE

Domestic violence shelter and referrals. Call: 615-860-0003.

OASIS CENTER

Youth Mental Health Counseling, LGBTQ+ Support, Youth Empowerment, Emergency Shelter, College Program, Housing, Outreach, Parent Support Groups.

TENNESSEE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE

Accepts all reports of suspected child abuse and neglect for the state of Tennessee. The Tennessee Child Abuse Hotline is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Phone: 1-877-237-00

Tennessee Mandated Reporter training is available online on the Department of Children's Services website.  

YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER

The YWCA provides 51 beds for women and children experiencing domestic violence. They also help to house men experiencing domestic violence at a partner agency. In addition to emergency shelter services, they also provide safety planning, case management, counseling, support groups, and community education services. This agency serves everyone: women, children, and men. Call or text 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-334-4628 or TEXT (615) 983-5170

UNITED WAY OF NASHVILLE

Professional Development for early learning teachers; Bright by Text for Families.

Bright By Text sends developmentally appropriate tips and activities straight to your phone. The texting service includes topics like brain development, games and activities, health and wellness, STEM, safety and more. In addition to expert content, Bright by Text includes messages about information and resources specific to Nashville, like digital library resources, food pantries, and preschool open enrollment periods. To sign up, parents and caregivers with children under 8 can text the word Nashkids to 274448.

THE ACCESS PROGRAM

Transition services for youth with disabilities (via and IEP, 504, or physicians note) who are between the ages of 14-22 and who are still in school. The purpose of the program is to help prepare students for the transition from high school to a post-secondary career path which could include post-secondary education, training or employment. The Access programs provides services to students attending schools in the northeast quadrant.

CAREER 4 U

Transition services for youth with disabilities (via and IEP, 504, or physicians note) who are between the ages of 14-22 and who are still in school. The purpose of the program is to help prepare students for the transition from high school to a post-secondary career path which could include post-secondary education, training or employment. Careers 4 U works with students who attend schools in the Southeast quadrant

CHILDREN'S SPECIAL SERVICES

Tennessee Departmnt of Health agency providing medical support, care coordinator, disability support, assessment

DISABILITY RIGHTS OF TENNESSEE

DRT is Tennessee’s Protection and Advocacy System and has served—at no cost—more than 50,000 clients with disabilities. Our mission is to protect the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities.

JOB WISE

Transition services for youth with disabilities (via and IEP, 504, or physicians note) who are between the ages of 14-22 and who are still in school. The purpose of the program is to help prepare students for the transition from high school to a post-secondary career path which could include post-secondary education, training or employment. This agency works with students in the Southwest Cluster schools.

NASHVILLE CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER FOR PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based treatment using very specific, step-by-step, live coached sessions with both the caregiver and the child.

PARENTING AND BEHAVIORAL CLINIC

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Services for families with children experiencing behavioral challenges in home or school.

PROJECT PLAY

Beyond our core therapies, we offer specialty services and programs including psychological testing and counseling. Our passion areas include sensory integrations, fine visual and gross motor interventions and environmental modifications; and our core principal is to incorporate playtime and daytime activities to address and treat behavioral conditions to empower your child during their primary occupation: play

COORDINATED ENTRY

Access point to emergency shelter in Davidson County, including Safe Haven and Salvation Army. Call: 615-862-6444.

FAMILY LIFE CENTER

Emergency shelter for women and children; the only walk-in emergency shelter in Davidson County. Call: 615-312-1574.

THE HERO PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES IN TRANSITION

MNPS program that provides clothing, supplies and referrals to those experiencing homelessness. Call: 615-259-8729.

JUVENILE COURT COMMUNITY RESOURCES

The Juvenile Court of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County has created a community resource site that provides families and/or caregivers with information about the juvenile court system as well as resources to support students' needs.  

GENDER SPECTRUM

Families have the first and greatest impact on children, so our connections with families are central to our work. We provide a wealth of online programs, resources and information that young people, parents and families can use to further their understanding of gender and learn the value of parental and adult support. 

OASIS CENTER: JUST US

Counseling, Mentor Groups, LGBTQ+ Opportunity

PFLAG

PFLAG Nashville provides free support for parents, family, and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. PFLAG Nashville personnel are here to listen, encourage, guide, and assist clients as they work to understand what it means to be LGBT. Call: 615-208-4528.

OFFICE OF DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION

LGBTQ+ Services and Support  

VANDERBILT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

School Based Mental Health Services, Adult and Children's Counseling, Case Managements, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Partial Hospitalization, Behavioral Assessment.

AGAPE

Counseling, adoption services, foster care, maternity care, domestic violence support

CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOPE

This program provides trauma-focused individual and group counseling for children who are considered primary or secondary victims of violent crime and are experiencing changes in emotions and behaviors as a result.

CENTERSTONE

Adult and Children's Counseling, Case Managements, Emergency Psychiatric Services, School Based Mental Health Services

CONEXIÓN AMÉRICAS

Conexión Américas and a team of Latino parent volunteers deliver workshops that aim to forge a working relationship between Latino parents and schools, to ultimately improve children's academic achievement.

THE FAMILY CENTER NASHVILLE

Evidence-based or research-informed programs that provide guidance and support as families navigate new strategies for coping with trauma.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Counseling, Support Groups, Crisis Line, Family Resource Centers, Caregiver Support, Health Care.

MENTAL HEALTH COOPERATIVE

Adult and Children's Counseling, Case Managements, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Pharmacy

METRO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CLINICAL HEALTH SERVICES

Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health, Family and Infant Health, School Health.

OASIS CENTER

Youth Mental Health Counseling, LGBTQ+ Support, Youth Empowerment, Emergency Shelter, College Program, Housing, Outreach, Parent Support Groups.

SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER

Mental Health Counseling focusing on Sexual Assault and Abuse, Safe Clinic, Prevention, Advocacy,

STARS

Counseling, Prevention Education (substance abuse, pregnancy), In-school mental health treatment programs.

TENNESSEE VOICES

Counseling services

VANDERBILT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

School Based Mental Health Services, Adult and Children's Counseling, Case Managements, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Partial Hospitalization, Behavioral Assessment.

YOUTH VILLAGES

Youth Villages SCS program provides emergency intervention and assessment of children 17 years old and younger who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency and need immediate assessment to determine appropriate resources, referrals and/or placement in a hospital setting for stabilization. Call: 615-250-7221.

CONEXIÓN AMÉRICAS

Conexión Américas and a team of Latino parent volunteers deliver workshops that aim to forge a working relationship between Latino parents and schools, to ultimately improve children’s academic achievement.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Counseling, Support Groups, Crisis Line, Family Resource Centers, Caregiver Support, Health Care.

METRO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CLINICAL HEALTH SERVICES

Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health, Family and Infant Health, School Health.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK

Food resource.

THE NASHVILLE FOOD PROJECT

TNFP partners with the EL Office to provide fresh and nutritious food for participants of our LEAF program, and also provide opportunities for many of our families to learn and exchange gardening skills.

Learn more about nutrition services offered through our schools.

FAMILY SAFETY CENTER

Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence Support, Housing Assistance, Emergency Food Assistance, Support Groups

HOPE CLINIC

Hope Clinic for Women is a faith-based organization that provides free pregnancy testing, counseling, limited ultrasounds, and prenatal referrals. The clinic also offers ongoing parenting and life skills programs, maternity supplies, and emotional support for women and teens.

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH

Neighborhood Health offers comprehensive prenatal and postpartum services at multiple Nashville locations. Patients can choose their hospital of delivery, and navigators help with insurance, TennCare applications, and ongoing support. Care is available on a sliding scale for uninsured or underinsured families.

METRO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CLINICAL HEALTH SERVICES

Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health, Family and Infant Health, School Health.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Sexual health education, STD testing, services, and vaccines. Pregnancy testing and services. LGBTQ+ services

OASIS CENTER

Youth Mental Health Counseling, LGBTQ+ Support, Youth Empowerment, Emergency Shelter, College Program, Housing, Outreach, Parent Support Groups.

SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF NASHVILLE

Counseling, Tim Tohill Safe Clinic, Advocate Services

SAFE CLINIC

Support for children, adults and families affected by sexual assault and to end sexual violence through counseling, education, and advocacy. Call: 615-259-9055, or Crisis Line: 1-800-879-1999.

SHADE TREE CLINIC

The Shade Tree Clinic, operated by Vanderbilt University medical students and faculty, provides free prenatal care to uninsured patients in Davidson County. Services include checkups, lab work, ultrasounds, prenatal vitamins, and social support. The clinic partners with local hospitals for delivery and postpartum care.

VANDERBILT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

School Based Mental Health Services, Adult and Children's Counseling, Case Managements, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Partial Hospitalization, Behavioral Assessment.

ALLERGY, ASTHMA AND SINUS CENTER

Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Care.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Counseling, Support Groups, Crisis Line, Family Resource Centers, Caregiver Support, Health Care.

MATTHEW WALKER COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER

Medical care, vaccinations and EPSTDS.

MEHARRY MEDICAL

Family and community medicine, internal medicine, pathology, radiology, etc.

METRO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CLINICAL HEALTH SERVICES

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Sexual health education, STD testing, services, and vaccines. Pregnancy testing and services. LGBTQ+ services

PROJECT ACCESS

Project Access Nashville connects uninsured families to primary care safety net clinics that serve patients based on their ability to pay.

SILOAM HEALTH CENTER

Siloam serves Nashville's uninsured, underserved, and culturally marginalized. Their patients and clients come from over 80 homelands and speak more than 70 languages.

VANDERBILT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

School Based Mental Health Services, Adult and Children's Counseling, Case Managements, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Partial Hospitalization, Behavioral Assessment

WELLCHILD

Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSTDT), Optometry Services, Athletic Physicals

BRADFORD HEALTH SERVICES

Bradford will provide a consultation for substance abuse at no cost to the student or parent; this can be done in person if social distancing and masks are used or virtual. Intensive outpatient counseling is available. Weekly parent and family prevention education is offered at no cost to the family.

CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS

Nonprofit alcohol and drug addiction recovery center for adolescents and adults.

CENTERSTONE

Centerstone is a not-for-profit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital.

METRO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CLINICAL HEALTH SERVICES

VANDERBILT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

School Based Mental Health Services, Adult and Children's Counseling, Case Managements, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Partial Hospitalization, Behavioral Assessment.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

Programs designed to empower youth to excel in school and lead healthy, productive lives.

CONEXIÓN AMÉRICAS

Conexión Américas and a team of Latino parent volunteers deliver workshops that aim to forge a working relationship between Latino parents and schools, to ultimately improve children’s academic achievement.

GIRLS, INC. (YWCA)

Mentoring and support programs for girls.

OASIS CENTER

Youth Mental Health Counseling, LGBTQ+ Support, Youth Empowerment, Emergency Shelter, College Program, Housing, Outreach, Parent Support Groups.

WHILE WE CAN'T WAIT

Provides a Nontraditional program for boys 12-18 years old; offers CCM Leadership Academy, WWCW Jr. Read to Rise, WWCW South and East; mission is to empower and develop youth and teens in underserved communities. Email: wwcwinc@gmail.com

ALIVE HOSPICE

Compassionate care to everyone (ages 3+) that can benefit from grief support. Programs for adults and children including individual and family sessions, group support, camps for children and teens, a family retreat.

BETHLEHEM CENTERS

Community Family Resource Center that connects children, and youth to services and programs.

CAMP WIDJIWAGAN

Meal Distribution, Summer Programs.

LEGAL AID SOCIETY

Income Based Legal Support, Free Legal Help Clinics

NAIA (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES)

PlayNAIA.org helps future student-athletes discover and connect with NAIA schools, coaches and athletic scholarships. PlayNAIA is also the official clearinghouse for NAIA eligibility. Every student-athlete must register with the NAIA Eligibility Center to play sports at an NAIA college or university.

NCAA (NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)

The NCAA Eligibility Center, formally known as the NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse is where recruits will need to register and be cleared in order to participate in college sports. College sports programs will be unable to offer Division I and II recruits athletic scholarships until they have registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

OFFICE OF CONVSERVATORSHIP MANAGEMENT

Assists eligible families with obtaining conservatorship through the Legal Aid Society.

REGIONAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM

A free service to families who have children experiencing challenging behaviors.

TN STEP

STEPS mission is to empower parents through information, training, and support to become effective partners with professionals in planning appropriate educational programs for their children.