Education

Thistle Farms

Resource Title

Thistle Farms

Source/Organization

Thistle Farms

Description

Thistle Farms is a two year residential and job placement program for women who have survived prostitution, trafficking, and/or struggle with addiction. Thistle Farm provides medical care, counseling, therapy, education, and job training at no cost for up to 28 women.

URL

https://thistlefarms.org/

Type of Service

In-person

Telephone

Fee

Free

Address

5122 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209

Phone Number

(615) 392-1140 or (615) 320-5325 [Residential program]

E-mail

magdaleneinfo@thistlefarms.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/uc9PAcvhhzA2

Domain(s)

Alcohol Use

Employment

Housing

Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision

Social Support

Education

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

3/14/2023

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TN Step

Resource Title

TN Step

Source/Organization

TN Step

Description

TN Step provides information (through online resources, webinars, and workshops) on the issues faced by children with disabilities at school. Support provided by the organization includes 1-on-1 assistance and virtual trainings.

URL

https://tnstep.org/

Type of Service

In-person

Virtual

Fee

Contact the organization for more information about fees and payment options.

Address

955 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206

Phone Number

(615) 463-2310 or (800) 280-7837 [Toll Free] or (800) 975-2919 [Spanish]

E-mail

information@tnstep.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/ogXgq2VA7WkexsY76

Domain(s)

Education

Social Support

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

3/29/23

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Transition Tennessee

Resource Title

Transition Tennessee

Source/Organization

Transition Tennessee

Description

Transition Tennessee was formed from a partnership between the Tennessee Department of Education, Tennessee Department of Human Services, Vanderbilt University, and the Vanderbilt Kennedy UCEDD, with the goal of providing resources and training to students with disabilities for life after high school. The resource includes information for students, educators, and families.

URL

https://transitiontn.org/

Type of Service

Virtual

Fee

Free

Address

Not applicable

Phone Number

Not applicable

E-mail

info@transitiontn.org

Map

Not applicable

Domain(s)

Education

Social Support

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

3/30/23

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UpRise Nashville

Resource Title

UpRise Nashville

Source/Organization

West End Community Church

Description

UpRise Nashville is a free career training program for Nashville residents. The program includes a five week training camp, and education and certification in a chosen career path.

URL

https://www.uprisenashville.org/home

Type of Service

In-person

Fee

Free

Address

235 White Bridge Pike, Nashville, TN 37209

Phone Number

(615) 216-0968

E-mail

Not applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/Fp1rh5fk3HW8dhen7

Domain(s)

Education

Employment

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

3/21/23

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Youth Encouragement Services

Resource Title

Youth Encouragement Services

Source/Organization

Youth Encouragement Services

Description

Youth Encouragement Services is a faith-based organization that offers after-school programs, reading lessons, summer camps, and a recreational sports league for children in inner-city and lower income areas of Nashville.

URL

https://www.youthencouragement.org/

Type of Service

In-person

Fee

Some programs may require a fee. Contact the organization for more information about fees and payment options.

Address

11 Lindsley Avenue Nashville, TN 37210

Phone Number

(615) 256-2716

E-mail

Not applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/aJhHJRZtFigLyEpQ7

Domain(s)

Education

Exercise

Social Support

Targeted Population(s)

Adolescents

Children

Geographic Location

Davidson County

Date of Last Record Review

3/16/2023

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Youth Villages

Resource Title

Youth Villages

Source/Organization

Youth Villages

Description

Youth Villages offer programs to address problems experienced by vulnerable youth (17-21) who are aged out of foster care or the juvenile justice system. The YVLifeSET program offers education/vocational training, interpersonal relationships development, financial management planning, housing assistance, and life skills services. Youth Village also offers in-home support development and residential treatment for children in need of mental health counseling.

URL

https://youthvillages.org/

Type of Service

In-person

Telephone

Fee

Free

Address

3310 Perimeter Hill Dr, Nashville, TN 37211

Phone Number

(615) 250-7200

E-mail