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Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health Resource Finder
This directory, curated by the Center for Knowledge Management (CKM), provides access to resources supporting the social and behavioral health needs of the Middle Tennessee community. Resources in the directory can be searched by health determinant domain, targeted population, and title keywords. Recommend a new resource or submit an edit for an existing resource by using the Resource Suggestion Form.
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Source/Organization:
The Friendship House
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women, Adolescents
Description:
Friendship House provides facilities for Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, and provides information for those who are recovering from alcoholism.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Substance abuse
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Affordable Housing Resources, Inc.
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
Affordable Housing Resources Inc. (AHR) works to help low-income and moderate-income families accomplish home ownership. AHR provides resources and online classes on lending, mortgage assistance grants, money management, foreclosure, and more.
Domain(s):
Housing, Personal Finances
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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AGAPE Center Nashville
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Children, Families
Description:
AGAPE is a faith-based center which offers counseling, foster care services, adoption support, and care for those facing domestic violence.
Domain(s):
Depression, Domestic Violence, Social Support, Stress
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Middle Tennessee
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Al-Anon Family Services of Middle TN
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women, Adolescents
Description:
Al-Anon Family Services (ASF) of Middle TN is a support group to help people cope with problems relating to being a friend or family member of an individual with alcohol addiction. Al-Anon offers a directory to help individuals locate the place and time of Al-Anon and Alateen support group meetings.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Insurance, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Middle Tennessee
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Alcoholic Anonymous
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Children
Description:
Alcoholics Anonymous Nashville offers a searchable directory to help individuals locate the place and time of AA support group meetings in Middle Tennessee based on zip code, day of the week, time of day, and type of meeting (in-person, online, women only, men only, LGBTQ only, Spanish language, 11th Step Meditation, 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, etc). Support groups are available for those directly affected, as well as their families and children.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Rutherford County, Wilson County
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Source/Organization:
American Job Center
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women, Young Adults
Description:
The American Job Center of Tennessee offers a variety of services to meet the needs of those looking for employment. Centers can be found across the state, and services are also offered virtually. Job planning, education assistance, youth support, and help for trade impacted workers are some of the services available through the American Job Center of Tennessee.
Domain(s):
Employment
Geographic Location:
Bedford County, Davidson County, Rutherford County, Wilson County, Tennessee (statewide)
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American Red Cross
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Children, Families, Men, Women
Description:
The American Red Cross provides disaster relief & recovery services for the public, and 24/7 emergency financial help for military service members and veterans.
Domain(s):
Education, Exercise, Material Needs - Child Care, Material Needs - Clothing, Material Needs - Food, Material Needs - General, Personal Finances, Veterans
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Rutherford County, Tennessee (statewide)
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Source/Organization:
Aphesis House
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men
Description:
Aphesis is a faith-based, TN government-approved housing and life skills development program for men transitioning out of incarceration. Aphesis offers counseling to overcome substance addictions, services related to job readiness & financial literacy, and fosters development of interpersonal relationships with friends and family. Veterans are specifically identified as a population with whom the organization works and case managers are assigned to each resident.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Employment, Housing, Incarceration, Personal Finances, Social Support, Veterans
Geographic Location:
Tennessee (statewide)
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Source/Organization:
Autism Tennessee
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Men, Women
Description:
Autism Tennessee - Formerly called ASMT, Inc, Autism Tennessee ASMT is an advocacy agency for individuals with autism and their families. In addition to providing support and educational workshops on a variety of topics such as job readiness and social skills, Autism Tennessee offers teen transitional skill development. Autism Tennessee also partners with other community organizations to ensure clients have access to multiple social resources.
Domain(s):
Employment, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Tennessee (statewide)
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Source/Organization:
Nashville Health Department
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Women
Description:
BABY & ME is a smoking cessation program that works with local agencies and healthcare services to help pregnant and post-partum women quit tobacco products. Pregnant women are referred by their medical care provider and undergo 4 counseling sessions.
Domain(s):
Smoking
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Tennessee (statewide)
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Source/Organization:
Nashville Public Library
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Children, Elderly, Families
Description:
Be Well at NPL offers free wellness programs to people of all ages in Nashville. Programs include 'Music and Movement' for children, 'Chair Yoga' for those with mobility issues, and cooking classes for teens and adults.
Domain(s):
Exercise, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Bellevue Community Food Bank
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Families, Men, Women
Description:
The Bellevue Community Food Bank is open every Tuesday night from 6:00-7:30pm. Individuals will receive food (canned, prepared, and fresh food when available) and other basic essentials.
Domain(s):
Material Needs - Food, Material Needs - General
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Source/Organization:
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Children
Description:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee works to provide children who are facing adversity with the guidance to succeed by matching them with an adult mentor. The mentoring program accepts children (as 'littles') who are between the ages of 9 and 16.
Domain(s):
Education, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Middle Tennessee
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Source/Organization:
Black Mental Health Village
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
Black Mental Health Village (BMHV) of Nashville provides resources and services with the aim of improving the health and wellness of Black Nashvillians, by addressing the mental health issues that are present in the Black community. BMHV programs include a service connecting individuals with mental health care practitioners.
Domain(s):
Depression, Race/Ethnicity, Social Support, Stress
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
Bradford Health Services
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults
Description:
Serving both adolescents and adults with chemical dependency, Bradford Health Services provides inpatient and outpatient treatment. It also offers intervention services, a 24-hour help line, and specialty programs for healthcare workers, legal professionals, and military personnel.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Veterans
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Tennessee (statewide)