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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:
Healing Housing
Targeted Population(s):
Women
Description:
Healing House is a nonprofit residential addiction treatment program for women with limited resources. The program includes housing, food and other essentials, case management, psychiatric care, therapy, career training, and more.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Housing, Material Needs - General, Social Support, Substance abuse
Geographic Location:
Middle Tennessee
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Source/Organization:
HEAR Nashville
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Elderly, Men, Women
Description:
HEARS Nashville works to provide low-income Middle Tennesseans with financial assistance and professional services in obtaining hearing aids. The program works by connecting eligible individuals with appropriate programs, and setting them up with an audiologist. Financial assistance is available to help all individuals afford necessary auditory equipment.
Domain(s):
Language, Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Middle Tennessee
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The HELP Center
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
The HELP Center supports ex-offenders, offenders, and low-income individuals in Middle TN with workforce and HiSET preparation classes, assistance finding rental properties, counseling to facilitate readjustment, and access to an emergency food pantry.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Depression, Housing, Employment, Education, Incarceration, Material Needs - Food, Personal Finances, Stress, Substance abuse
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Middle Tennessee
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Hendrick Counseling Services
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Children, Families
Description:
Hendrick Counseling Services offers diagnostic evaluations, individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, anger management, and telehealth therapy. Hendrick Counseling Services provides therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
Domain(s):
Depression, Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision, Stress
Geographic Location:
Wilson County, Middle Tennessee
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Hispanic Family Foundation
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Children, Families, Men, Women
Description:
The Hispanic Family Foundation offers a variety of services to the Latino community of Nashville. Services include fee-based language classes, assistance for Hispanic immigrants seeking citizenship, financial counseling, help in navigating the Metro Nashville school system, assistance in signing up for medical insurance, information for first time homeowner programs, and counseling for victims of sexual assault.
Domain(s):
Housing, Insurance, Language, Personal Finances, Race/Ethnicity, Social Support, Education, Employment
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Homeland Heart Collective
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Children, Women
Description:
Homeland Heart Collective is a nonprofit organization for birth and holistic wellness professionals of color. Homeland Heart provides services for expecting mothers in the Nashville area, including doula services, access to online support groups, childcare education classes, free diapers, and more. See the website for more information on how Homeland Heart works to create a safe space and improve birth outcomes for women, infants, and families of color.
Domain(s):
Material Needs - Child Care, Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision, Race/Ethnicity, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Homeless Services Program
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
Homeless Services Program assists individuals and families experiencing homelessness by providing case management to guide people to housing and employment and to connect clients to appropriate partnering agencies for a variety of social need services. The program also provides bus passes for specific purposes related to housing.
Domain(s):
Employment, Housing, Material Needs - General, Transportation
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Source/Organization:
Homeless Impact Division of Metro Social Services
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Men, Women
Description:
The Metro Social Services department and the Office of Homeless Services monitors the weather and provides resources and shelter during the cold weather season and severe weather. For all Extreme Weather Updates, text the word “Nashvillewinter” to 84483.
Domain(s):
Housing, Safety
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Source/Organization:
Homework Hotline
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Children
Description:
Homework Hotline provides academic support by connecting students with instructors for after school hours homework help. Services such as the homework hotline, the multilingual homework help program, and weekly tutoring are all free for students in Davidson County.
Domain(s):
Education
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Middle Tennessee
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Source/Organization:
Inspiritus
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Children, Families, Women
Description:
Inspiritus Nashville supports low-income families in the Nashville area with services that include a Healthy Gardens program, a food bank, disaster relief programs, classes on child care, and a number of programs focused on serving refugees and immigrants.
Domain(s):
Language, Material Needs - Food, Material Needs - General, Refugees
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Interfaith Dental Clinic
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Children, Men, Women
Description:
Interfaith Dental Clinic provides dental services for underinsured or uninsured individuals on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size.
Domain(s):
Personal Finances, Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Rutherford County
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Source/Organization:
The Islamic Center Of Nashville
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Children, Families, Men, Women
Description:
The Islamic Center of Nashville actively engages members to participate in community services such as Habitat for Humanity, Second Harvest and more. The Center holds monthly health fairs free of charge, supports Room in the Inn and also engages in educating the public about Islam.
Domain(s):
Social Support, Race/Ethnicity, Education
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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Metro Office of Family Safety
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Families
Description:
Through the Jean Crowe Advocacy Center, the Metro Office of Public Safety provides services for victims of domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Advocates are specialized in safety planning, crisis intervention, court accompaniment, and orders of protection. The Jean Crowe Advocacy Center additionally hosts support groups and offers emergency food assistance. Services occur in person, by phone, or through the website's chat feature.
Domain(s):
Domestic Violence, Material Needs - Food, Safety, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
Nashville Public Library
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
The Jobs Lab is a Nashville Public Library program which provides job search resources and one-on-one assistance from a librarian. Assistance includes computer help, resume help, and job search assistance. A library card is not required, and Jobs Lab services are provided at many NPL locations across Nashville.
Domain(s):
Employment
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
Ladies Charity of Nashville
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Children, Families, Men, Women
Description:
Ladies of Charity is a Catholic-run volunteer organization that provides emergency assistance for Davidson county residents in need. The organization offers food distribution programs, clothing, payment assistance for rent, utilities, medical prescriptions, and college scholarship opportunities for area high school students.
Domain(s):
Education, Material Needs - Clothing, Material Needs - Food, Social Support, Personal Finances, Material Needs - Utilities
Geographic Location:
Davidson County