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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.
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
Disabled American Veterans
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Families, Men, Women
Description:
DAV offers a range of physical, emotional, and financial services for veterans and their families. In addition to informing veterans of the government services available to them, DAV assists in providing transportation, housing, and employment. During times of crisis and disaster, DAV's Disaster Relief Program can provide assistance for food, clothing, safety, and temporary shelter needs.
Domain(s):
Employment, Housing, Material Needs - Clothing, Material Needs - Food, Safety, Stress, Transportation, Veterans
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Tennessee (statewide)
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Discovery Place
Targeted Population(s):
Men
Description:
Discovery Place is both a recovery retreat and a long-term rehabilitation facility for men who are in the recovery progress for alcohol and substance abuse. Financing plans are available for paying for recovery treatment.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Substance abuse
Geographic Location:
Rutherford County, Tennessee (statewide)
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Dismas House of Nashville
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men
Description:
Dismas House of Nashville is a transitional re-entry and social support program for individuals recently released from incarceration. In addition to housing, Dismas House services extend to developing life skills such as maintaining personal finances,mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, access to case managers who assist with finding employment and health care.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Depression, Employment, Housing, Incarceration, Material Needs - Clothing, Material Needs - Food, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Tennessee (statewide)
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Domestic Violence Program of Rutherford County
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Families, Men, Women
Description:
The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSA) Center provides services for current and past victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Services include emergency shelter, court advocacy, sexual assault resources, and counseling. The DVSA Center is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Domain(s):
Domestic Violence, Housing, Safety
Geographic Location:
Rutherford County, Middle Tennessee
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Metro Nashville Police Department
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Families, Men, Women
Description:
The Domestic Violence Division of the Nashville Police Department provides intervention, counseling, and advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse and family members effected by it. The Division also engages in community outreach to raise awareness about domestic violence and educate the public about resources available to victims. The Division mans a 24-hour crisis hotline.
Domain(s):
Domestic Violence, Safety
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Doors of Hope
Targeted Population(s):
Women
Description:
Doors of Hope provides support for women who are facing addiction, homelessness, and incarceration. Located in Murfreesboro, the organization offers reentry programs across Tennessee, in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Employment, Housing, Incarceration, Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision, Substance abuse
Geographic Location:
Rutherford County, Middle Tennessee
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Dream Streets
Targeted Population(s):
Children, Families, Women
Description:
Dream Streets is a nonprofit organization started in 2013 with the goal of supporting under-resourced families in West and North Nashville. Programs provided by Dream Streets include a Mobile Food project (see website for schedule details), a single-mom support group, after school programs, a Job Readiness program, and housing support.
Domain(s):
Education, Employment, Housing, Material Needs - Food
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Dress for Success
Targeted Population(s):
Women
Description:
Dress for Success is a nonprofit that provides support, professional attire, and development tools to help women with the job interview process and economic independence. The program available at the Nashville charter of Dress for Success features a 'suiting', where a volunteer will work with individuals to help choose an interview outfit and provide guidance and support for upcoming interviews.
Domain(s):
Material Needs - Clothing
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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E & C Housing
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
E & C Housing consists of two residential programs. E&C Housing provides supervised housing for those with mental illnesses, while Grandpa's House provides transitional housing for those recovering from substance abuse and alcohol addiction.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Depression, Housing, Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision, Substance abuse
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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EARS of Middle Tennessee
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Elderly, Families
Description:
EARS of Middle Tennessee provides emergency preparedness training and appropriate early warning equipment for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf/blind.
Domain(s):
Language, Safety
Geographic Location:
Middle Tennessee
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East Nashville Wellness Center
Targeted Population(s):
Adults
Description:
East Nashville Wellness Center provides comprehensive psychiatric services to Nashvillians. The clinic's primary focus is to offer mental health and substance use services, including medication management, individual therapy, and more. East Nashville Wellness Center accepts certain insurances and implements a flexible sliding scale for payment, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder access to care.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Depression, Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision, Stress
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Elderly, Families
Description:
Energy Assistance Programs are offered by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County. One program provides financial assistance in payments of electric, gas, propane, or other energy resource bills. The second program offers fans and/or air conditioning for residents who are elderly, have young children, or are disabled.
Domain(s):
Material Needs - Utilities
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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University of Tennessee: Tennessee Language Center
Targeted Population(s):
Adults
Description:
ESL to Go provides mobile English as a second language classes to refugees in Tennessee. These classes are completely free, and are provided to adults with refugee status from all over the world. ESL to Go encourages potential students to reach out to the organization through email or phone to see if they qualify for free ESL to Go classes.
Domain(s):
Language, Refugees
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee (statewide)
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Faith Family Medical Clinic
Targeted Population(s):
Children, Families, Women
Description:
Faith Family Medical Center offers primary care to low-income, uninsured, or underinsured families. As part of its wellness advocacy, the Center also hosts telehealth counseling
Domain(s):
Exercise, Insurance, Material Needs - Food, Personal Finances, Stress
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Family & Children's Services
Targeted Population(s):
Children, Families
Description:
Family & Children's Services provides counseling, crisis programs, and child welfare services through a community based model. Family & Children's Services also offers assistance in helping families access healthcare.
Domain(s):
Depression, Domestic Violence, Insurance, Language, Material Needs - Child Care, Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Tennessee (statewide)