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Nashville Prevention Partnership

Resource Title
Nashville Prevention Partnership
Source/Organization
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Description
Nashville Prevention Partnership works with local organizations and individuals in Nashville in order to prevent substance abuse. Programs they provide include the Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) Program and safe drug disposal.
URL

http://nashvilleprevention.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
1704 Charlotte Ave. Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 297-7635
E-mail

dewayne@npponline.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/5yHnZAuxscbLAQMq6

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/17/2023

Nashville Rescue Mission

Resource Title
Nashville Rescue Mission
Source/Organization
Nashville Rescue Mission
Description
The Nashville Rescue Mission provides shelter, food and clothing for adults in need. The faith-based Mission offers a recovery program, counseling, education about addiction and assistance with financial planning. Adult men (25+) are served at the Men's Campus; women are served at a separate facility.
URL

https://nashvillerescuemission.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
639 Lafayette Street Nashville, TN 37203 [Men's Campus] or 1716 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard Nashville, TN 37208 [Women's Campus]
Phone Number
(615) 255-2475
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/SXeCXqYpBCv

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

Nashville Talking Library

Resource Title
Nashville Talking Library
Source/Organization
Nashville Public Library
Description
Nashville Talking Library is a program that one can apply for in order to obtain free audio information- including books, magazines, newspapers, and more. This service is intended for Nashville residences with certified reading disabilities.
URL

https://library.nashville.org/services/nashville-talking-library

Type of Service
Telephone
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
615 Church Street Nashville, TN 37219
Phone Number
(615) 862-5874
E-mail

NTL@nashville.gov

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/dCD6tsJzysdJnmvz7

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/16/2023

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 R.E.A.L. Program addresses youth in the juvenile justice system. 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
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/qAXvPZYp63J2

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

Operation Stand Down - Tennessee

Resource Title
Operation Stand Down - Tennessee
Source/Organization
Operation Stand Down - Tennessee
Description
Operation Stand Down offers social services and support to veterans and their families. In addition to transitional housing, job placement help, legal assistance, utility payment assistance, and transportation, Stand Down assists veterans to receive all their due benefits.
URL

https://www.osdtn.org

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Free
Address
1125 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 248-1981
E-mail

info@osdtn.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/BScTBM6XPxM2

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC)

Resource Title
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC)
Source/Organization
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC)
Description
OIC provides education, training, counseling, HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) preparation, and job placement services for individuals 17 years of age who are economically, educationally, or socially challenged.
URL

http://oicnashville.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
2013 25th Ave North, Nashville, TN 37208
Phone Number
(615) 582-9286
E-mail

hfarrow@oicnashville.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/vepwGstEaSfMgP5b7

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

Pathway for New Americans

Resource Title
Pathway for New Americans
Source/Organization
Nashville Public Library
Description
Through a partnership between US Citizenship and Immigration Services and the city of Nashville, Pathway for New Americans provide services and resources for new Americans in Nashville, including ESL classes, citizenship test prep tools, and resources for teachers. Visit the website to find out which Nashville Public Library branches and local Community Centers host this program.
URL

https://library.nashville.org/services/pathway-new-americans

Type of Service
In-person
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
615 Church St Nashville, TN 37219
Phone Number
(615) 880-2264
E-mail

adultliteracy@nashville.gov

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/dCD6tsJzysdJnmvz7

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/16/2023

Renewal House Inc.

Resource Title
Renewal House Inc.
Source/Organization
Renewal House Inc.
Description
Renewal House, Inc. provides women inpatient and outpatient licensed treatment programs to address alcohol and drug addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. With special services for pregnant and postpartum women, this gender-specific program also allows children to accompany their mothers. Renewal House offers affordable recovery housing for women and their children that qualify (must be 6 months in recovery, income verification). Renewal house also offers parenting and other life skills classes (e.g. GED preparation, personal finance management). Transporation is available for individuals within Davidson County.

URL

https://www.renewalhouse.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
P.O. Box 280356, Nashville, TN 37228
Phone Number
(615) 255-5222
E-mail

info@renewalhouse.org

Map

Not Applicable

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

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
3/13/2023

Salvation Army - Nashville Area Command

Resource Title
Salvation Army - Nashville Area Command
Source/Organization
Salvation Army
Description
The Salvation Army is a faith-based nonprofit that provides transitional housing for single men, single women, and families, in addition to other service programs- including utility and rent support, outreach to those living unhoused, and disaster services.
URL

https://www.salvationarmynashville.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Some programs may require a fee. Contact the organization for more information.
Address
631 Dickerson Pike Nashville, TN 37207
Phone Number
(615) 242-0411
E-mail

Contact form for the organization available on the website.

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/15ZqkQYa467CCea97

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
5/20/2023