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Davidson County

A Step Ahead

Services Available

Free clinical Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), Young Adult Prevention Education, Adult Prevention Education, Free Well-Woman Clinical Exams and Testing.

Contact Information

Clinic Locations:
Works through multiple partner health clinics. See https://www.astepaheadmiddletn.org/get-care for exact locations.
https://www.astepaheadmiddletn.org/
615-671-STEP (7837)

Referral Contact:
Ashley Hullett/Outreach Specialist
ashley@astepaheadmiddletn.org
615-549-7662
**To refer client to A Step Ahead, please use: referrals@astepaheadmiddletn.org

The Contributor

Services Available

Housing Navigation, including assistance obtaining identification documents, health insurance, SNAP benefits, and transportation.

Vendor NewsPaper Sales & Writing Program for people who have experienced homelessness.

Contact Information

Main Office:
Vendor Sales Office
Downtown Presbyterian Church
154 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, TN 37203
615-829-6829
https://www.thecontributor.org/

Referral Contact:
Rachel Ternes, Housing Navigator
rachel@thecontributor.org
615-988-4474

Family & Children's Service

Services Available

Free counseling, child welfare/community services, and healthcare access services.

Contact Information

Main Office:
2400 Clifton Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
615-320-0591
615-244-7444 (Crisis Line)
Crisis TEXT Line: 615-502-HERE (4373)
https://www.fcsnashville.org/

Referral Contact:
(615) 321-2594
connectingforward@fcsnashville.org

Clinical Supervisors:
Jessica Semelroth
jsemelroth@fcsnashville.org
(615) 340-9713 Ext. 104

Goodwill (Lifsey)

Services Available

Career Coaching and Navigation/Career Solutions Centers, Education, Training, Goodwill Power Youth internships. Goodwill is unable to serve persons convicted of a previous sex offense.

Contact Information

Office Location:
937 Herman Street
Nashville, TN 37208
615.742.4151
lifseycs@givegw.org
https://giveit2goodwill.org/

Referral Contact:
Andrea Frieze, Assistant Program Manager – CF
andrea.frieze@givegw.org
615-346-1699

Clinical Therapist Case Manager (CTCM):
Ashia Bridges
abridges@fcsnashville.org
(615) 844-4205 Ext 269

Nashville Rescue Mission

Services Available

Emergency Services (Housing, Supplies, Food), Life Recovery Program (Workforce Development)

Contact Information

Main Office:
639 Lafayette Street
Nashville, TN 37203
615-255-2475
https://nashvillerescuemission.org/

Referral Contact:
Mike Tate, Director of Case Management Services
mtatar@nashvillerescuemission.org
615-312-1590

Acacia Brown
abrown@fcsnashville.org
(615) 885-0073

Neighborhood Health

Services Available

Comprehensive, integrative healthcare, including dental, prenatal, and mental health. Insurance not necessary.

Contact Information

Clinic Locations:
Neighborhood Health has nine clinics in this county. Please see https://www.neighborhoodhealthtn.org/our-locations/ for exact locations, hours, and services.
For all clients, call 615-227-3000
https://www.neighborhoodhealthtn.org/

For special assistance, contact:
Brian Haile/Chief Executive Officer
bhaile@neighborhoodhealthtn.org
615-944-4404

Clinical Therapist Case Manager (CTCM) – Napier Location:
Tiffany Jones, CTCM
tiffanyj@fcsnashville.org
(615) 844-4228 Ext. 278

Salvation Army - Center of Hope

Services Available

Family/Youth Services; Housing and Workforce Development; Food & Financial Assistance (Food Pantries); Emergency/Disaster Services; Corps-Faith Communities in the Nashville/Murfreesboro area.

Contact Information

Main Office:
631 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN 37027
615-242-0411
https://www.salvationarmynashville.org/

Referral Contact:
All referrals must be referred through the MHID Coordinated Entry process.
Miranda (MHID Coordinated Entry Intake Specialist) 629-252-8646
Phil (MHID Coordinated Entry Intake Specialist) 629-252-8656
MHID Main Family Entry Line: 615-862-6444

Clinical Therapist Case Manager (CTCM):
Kelneccia Denman
kdenman@fcsnashville.org
(615) 844-4227 

Thistle Farms

Services Available

For women survivors of trafficking and prostitution: 2-Year Safe Housing Program, Employment and Job Training; Family Reunification support.

Contact Information

Main Office:
5122 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
615-298-1140
https://thistlefarms.org/

Referral Contact:
Hallie Wiedner, CF-Case Manager
hallie.wiedner@thistlefarms.org
615-298-1140

Clinical Therapist Case Manager (CTCM):
Christy Street, CTCM
cstreet@fcsnashville.org
(615) 724-1326 Ext. 305

TN Voices

Services Available

Family, Youth, and Adult Support Services Available, including School-Based Support, Juvenile Justice Reform, Intensive In-Home Services, and Outpatient Psychiatric Services.

Contact Information

Main Office:
500 Professional Park Drive
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
800-670-9882
615-269-7751
https://tnvoices.org/

Referral Contact:
Jan Wood/Program Manager, CF, FAST
connectingforward@tnvoices.org
615-924-7321

Clinical Therapist Case Manager (CTCM):
Julie King, CTCM
juliek@fcsnashville.org
615-844-4181 Ext. 261

YWCA

Services Available

Connecting Forward services: HiSet Education/Career Services, including interview preparation and resume building; Dress 4 Success (Professional clothing, career development training, and support network). Other services: Domestic Violence Services, including emergency and pet shelter; MNPS-based mentorship and education for school-aged children.

Contact Information

Main Office:
1608 Woodmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37215
615-269-9922
800-334-4628 (24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis & Helpline)
615-983-5170 (Domestic Violence Crisis TEXT line)
https://www.ywcanashville.com/

Referral Contacts:
Jeffry Mendez (Adult Ed/HiSet)
Jeffry.Mendez@ywcanashville.com
615-983-5156

Newtonia Coleman (Dress4Success)
Newtonia.coleman@ywcanashville.com
615-983-5153

Clinical Therapist Case Manager (CTCM):
Christy Street, CTCM
cstreet@fcsnashville.org
(615) 724-1326 Ext. 305

F&CS Community Schools Program

Services Available

In-school family resource centers. Provide supports such as food, clothing, tutoring, mentoring, family engagement, academic assistance, partner coordination, and referral to additional resources.

Contact Information

Main Office:
Family & Children’s Service
2400 Clifton Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
www.fcsnashville.org

Referral Contact:
Emily Chadwick, Program Director
echadwick@fcsnashville.org
(615) 724-1328 Ext. 243

F&CS Crisis Contact Center

Services Available

Free 24/7 telephone and text-based crisis intervention.

Contact Information

Crisis Line Phone Number: 615-244-7444 or 988

Crisis Line Text Number1/23/2023: 615-502-HERE (4373)

F&CS Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL)

Services Available

Grief support groups for people who have lost a loved one to suicide.

Contact Information

Locations vary. For all clients, call the Crisis Line Phone Number at 615-244-7444, or text 615-502-4373. A Crisis Specialist will relay client information to the group facilitator who will then contact client directly.

Leadership:
Shannon Huffman, Director of Crisis Services
shuffman@fcsnashville.org
(615) 340-9733 Ext. 133

F&CS Relative Caregiver Program (RCP)

Services Available

Support services for non-parental relatives raising children, including short-term case management; permanency planning (custody, adoption, reunification); caregiver support groups; counseling; information, education, & resource referrals; financial, material, and legal assistance; educational workshops; and caregiver and youth enrichment activities.

Contact Information

Main Office:
Family & Children’s Service
2400 Clifton Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
www.fcsnashville.org

Referral Contact:
Julie Flannery, Director of Child Welfare and Permanency Services
jflannery@fcsnashville.org
(615) 724-0225 Ext. 268
*All referrals should be sent to rcpreferral@fcsnashville.org.*

F&CS Health Care Assist Program

Services Available

Outreach and enrollment assistance for the Affordable Care Act, TennCare, and CoverKids; Referrals to low and no-cost community-based healthcare resources; Language services available.

Contact Information

Main Office:
Family & Children’s Service
2400 Clifton Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
www.fcsnashville.org
866-475-7879
enroll@fcsnashville.org

Referral Contact:
Aida Whitfield, Director of Healthcare Access Services
(English, Amharic)
awhitfield@fcsnashville.org
(615) 298-3160 Ext. 242

TN Voices Family & Adult Solution Treatment (FAST) Program

Services Available

Family and Individual Advocacy, Care Coordination, and Support

Contact Information

Main Office:
500 Professional Park Drive
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
800-670-9882
615-269-7751
https://tnvoices.org/

Referral Contact:
Jan Wood/Program Manager, CF, FAST
connectingforward@tnvoices.org
615-924-7321

TN Voices Parenting Classes

Services Available

Parenting classes for parents/caregivers of children ages 0 – 18.

Contact Information

Main Office:
500 Professional Park Drive
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
800-670-9882
615-269-7751
https://tnvoices.org/

Referral Contact:
Jan Wood/Program Manager, CF, FAST
connectingforward@tnvoices.org
615-924-7321

TN Voices System of Care Across Tennessee (SOCAT)

Services Available

In-home care-coordination services (ages 0 – 21)

Contact Information

Main Office:
500 Professional Park Drive
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
800-670-9882
615-269-7751
https://tnvoices.org/

Referral Contact:
Jan Wood/Program Manager, CF, FAST
connectingforward@tnvoices.org
615-924-7321