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Incarceration

Mending Hearts

Resource Title
Mending Hearts
Source/Organization
Mending Hearts
Description
Mending Hearts is a residential recovery community for women who are struggling to maintain shelter as a result of drug or alcohol addiction. The residential program consists of classes that address life skills; topics include self-care, GED/computer/resume classes, Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, financial planning, criminal thinking group and re-entry program, and repairing/building relationships with family.
URL

https://mendingheartsinc.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Most insurance plans are accepted, and uninsured patients are welcomed. Payment assistance is available.
Address
P.O. Box 280236 Nashville, TN 37228
Phone Number
(866) 416-1909
E-mail

info@mendingheartsinc.org

Map

Not Applicable

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
6/20/2024

Mental Health Cooperative (MHC)

Resource Title
Mental Health Cooperative (MHC)
Source/Organization
Mental Health Cooperative (MHC)
Description
The Mental Health Cooperative takes a holistic approach to treating and supporting individuals with mental illness and behavioral/emotional disorders. MHC treats all age groups; treatment is outpatient-based and includes access to primary care facilities and a pharmacy. Individual, group, and family therapy is offered. Mobile and telephone crisis services are available. MHC also offers substance abuse therapy for individuals with co-existing mental illness. Case Managers at MHC can provide assistance locating resources for housing, budget & financial needs, medical & dental care, employment, education, social support, and transportation options. Youth services include assistance with juvenile justice court.
URL

https://www.mhc-tn.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Contact the organization for more information about fees and payment options.
Address
275 Cumberland Bend, Nashville, TN 37228
Phone Number
(615) 726-3340 or (615) 726-0125 [Crisis Line]
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/zYU8Y6HNEhS2

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
6/20/2024

Nashville Adult Literacy Council

Resource Title
Nashville Adult Literacy Council
Source/Organization
Nashville Adult Literacy Council
Description
The Nashville Adult Literacy Council is a nonprofit association that teaches adults how to improve their reading and writing skills. General equivalency degree (GED) classes are offered at probation centers and parole offices in Davidson County. Additionally, the Nashville Adult Literacy Council offers English language classes and citizenship test tutoring for immigrants.
URL

http://nashvilleliteracy.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
4805 Park Ave. Suite 305 Nashville, TN 37209
Phone Number
(615) 298-8060
E-mail

info@nashvilleliteracy.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/Pd4aEcUumZ32

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
6/20/2024

Nashville Recovery Court Support Foundation

Resource Title
Nashville Recovery Court Support Foundation
Source/Organization
Nashville Recovery Court Support Foundation
Description
Nashville Recovery Court Support Foundation (NRCSF) is a State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services funded program which offers a therapeutic community based approach to substance abuse instead of prison for non-violent offenders. The NRCSF supports three long-term residential recovery centers in Tennessee, which serve both men and women.
URL

https://nrcs.foundation/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
1300 Division Street Suite 209, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 313-8480
E-mail

jthomas@nrcs.foundation

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/ifQeqdAGFjBmC3BD8

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
6/20/2024

Oasis Center

Resource Title
Oasis Center
Source/Organization
Oasis Center
Description
The Oasis Center provides services for homeless or run-away youths with food, self-care facilities, assistance finding lodgings, counseling, transportation, assistance preparing for college, job support, as well as teen support for personal growth. The Oasis Center also liaises with other agencies to support overcoming drug abuse. The Oasis Center also offers a 24-hour crisis hotline.
URL

https://oasiscenter.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Some programs may require a fee, but all emergency shelter and outreach programs are free.
Address
1704 Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 327-4455 [Crisis Services and Main Office]
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/qAXvPZYp63J2

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

Project Return

Resource Title
Project Return
Source/Organization
Project Return
Description
Project Return assists people who have been incarcerated to enter back into the community. The Project offers job preparedness classes, assistance with job searches, assistance in keeping employment, help with housing, and provides an environment for transitional employment. The Program Services team can provide assistance to individuals with utilities, medical and dental services, substance abuse services, counseling, child care, voting rights analysis, identification documentation, food, clothing, transportation services, and child support services.
URL

https://projectreturninc.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
109 Lafayette Street Nashville, TN 37210
Phone Number
(615) 327-9654
E-mail

pri@projectreturninc.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/YMUbRfH4saw

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

Room in the Inn

Resource Title
Room in the Inn
Source/Organization
Room in the Inn
Description
Geared toward homeless men, women and families, the Room in the Inn offers short- and long-term assistance with shelter, food, transportation, as well as educational opportunities to prepare clients to enter the workforce and equip them with life skills. This organization also offers crisis rent and utility deposit assistance, education and referrals to address alcohol and drug dependency, counseling, telephone/internet access, social support, and services for veterans.
URL

https://www.roomintheinn.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
705 Drexel St., Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 251-9791
E-mail

info@roomintheinn.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/pmDbLvRS2tJ2

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

The Next Door

Resource Title
The Next Door
Source/Organization
The Next Door
Description
The Next Door offers medical and psychological assistance to women trying to overcome substance addiction, conditions co-occurring with addiction, traumatic experiences and/or incarceration. Services include inpatient and outpatient recovery programs. Family group therapy sessions are offered. The Next Door also offers the Freedom Recovery Community, which includes permanent affordable housing for women in recovery (and their children).
URL

https://thenextdoor.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Free
Address
402 22nd Avenue North Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 251-8805 [General Info] or (615) 249-3613 [Admissions]
E-mail

Contact form available on website.

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/Y8723Kg6knL2

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
6/24/2024

VA Medical Center (Veterans Affairs)

Resource Title
VA Medical Center (Veterans Affairs)
Source/Organization
TN Valley Healthcare System Nashville
Description
The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System provides a range of short-term inpatient care and outpatient services (including telemedicine) for veterans and offers special programs for those who are homeless or justice-involved. In addition to clinical services, the VA offers help related to mental health and readjustment counseling, and sexual violence counseling.
URL

https://www.va.gov/tennessee-valley-health-care/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
1310 24th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212-2637
Phone Number
(615) 327-4751 [Main Phone] or (615) 873-7450 [Mental Health Care]
Map

https://goo.gl/maps/pX7RiwBcKPJ2

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
6/24/2024

Women of Worth Recovery Home

Resource Title
Women of Worth Recovery Home
Source/Organization
Women of Worth Recovery Home
Description
Women of Worth is a faith-based organization that provides transitional housing for women re-entering society after incarceration, focusing on women who are dealing with alcohol and drug addiction.
URL

https://www.wowtransition.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Contact the organization for more information about fees and payment options.
Address
PO Box 1725 Antioch, TN 37013
Phone Number
(615) 579-4566
E-mail

Contact form is available on the website.

Map

Not applicable

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
6/24/2024