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Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center (MWCHC)

Resource Title
Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center (MWCHC )
Source/Organization
Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center (MWCHC )
Description
The Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center provides primary healthcare, dental care, and specialty care such as geriatric and OB/GYN services based on the individual’s ability to pay. Targeting low-income residents, the Center collaborates with Meharry Medical College to bring disease screening to communities. Translation services are offered to facilitate patient care. An onsite pharmacy provides medications for 45-50% less compared to traditional pharmacies. The center provides a social and community service manager that can assist patients and other community members with services including health insurance enrollment, free health and wellness programs, locating rent and utility assistance programs, finding employment, and lifeline cell phone programs.
URL

http://www.mwchc.org

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Payment is on a sliding scale. Contact the organization for more information about fees and payment options.
Address
1035 14th Ave N., Nashville, TN 37208
Phone Number
(615) 327-9400
E-mail

support@mwchc.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/SMDHMD5cCFB2

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

Metro Action Commission

Resource Title
Metro Action Commission
Source/Organization
Metro Action Commission
Description
Metropolitan Action Commission services include programs to help individuals and families with financial hardships gain economic stability. The Commission offers adult education programs, general equivalency degree (GED) preparation classes, and college application assistance. In addition to training and employment services, the Metropolitan Action Commission provides support for safe housing, including payment with electric and gas bills, rent, mortgage, property taxes, rental deposits, and medical prescriptions, and prescribed food/medical equipment. Also, meals for children are available throughout the year via the “Summer Food Service Program.”
URL

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/metro-action

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Free
Address
1281 Murfreesboro Pk Nashville, TN 37217
Phone Number
(615) 862-8860
E-mail

Metro.Action@nashville.gov

Map

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HvBncNkdy2pnWMkd8

Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
6/20/2024

Metro Office of Homeless Services

Resource Title
Metro Office of Homeless Services
Source/Organization
Metro Office of Homeless Services
Description
This Metro Program assists homeless individuals aged 18 and older in locating housing and finding employment. The program provides case managers who link individuals with social services such as counseling, life management skills, and senior nutrition. One service includes providing bus passes for clients, with the purpose of obtaining and maintaining housing.
URL

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/office-homeless-services

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Free
Address
800 2nd Ave N. Nashville, TN 37201
Phone Number
(615) 862-6992
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/gCKx8Pf6xqN2

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

Monroe Harding

Resource Title
Monroe Harding
Source/Organization
Monroe Harding
Description
Targeted at young men and women, ages 16-26, who have aged out of foster care or state custody, Monroe Harding provides programs that aid in finding housing, employment and the development of life skills. GED preparation, college planning, and therapy for trauma-related life experiences are also provided.
URL

https://www.monroeharding.org

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
1 Vantage Way Suite C-165 Nashville, TN 37228
Phone Number
(615) 298-5573
E-mail

Contact form available on website

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/FaRMtSvWZd1yMtJh8

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

Nashville International Center for Empowerment

Resource Title
Nashville International Center for Empowerment
Source/Organization
Nashville International Center for Empowerment
Description
The Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) provides information, support, and opportunities for refugees and immigrants in Middle Tennessee. NICE programs are focused on education, resettlement, employment, health, and immigration.
URL

https://www.empowernashville.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
417 Welshwood Drive, Ste. 100 Nashville, TN 37211
Phone Number
(615) 315-9681
E-mail

Contact form is available on the website.

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/NTcw9Uz7sVcqVKSJA

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

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
6/21/2024

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

Old School Farm

Resource Title
Old School Farm
Source/Organization
Old School Farm
Description
Old School Farm is a nonprofit care farm that employs adults with disabilities to grow, harvest, and distribute fresh food to families facing food insecurity.
URL

https://www.oldschoolfarm.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
5022 Old Hydes Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37218
Phone Number
(615) 485-5802
E-mail

info@oldschoolfarm.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/u2eHdQGe2g5DDvPq9

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

Open Table Nashville

Resource Title
Open Table Nashville
Source/Organization
Open Table Nashville
Description
Open Table Nashville (OTN) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping people who are experiencing homelessness. The organization helps people find long-term housing and rental properties accepting Section 8 vouchers. Additional services provided via partnerships with local congregations and organizations include a food bank, drug and alcohol treatment, clothing, shelter, education programs, and employment counseling.
URL

http://opentablenashville.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
PO Box 110266, Nashville, TN 37222
Phone Number
(615) 415-0141
E-mail

Info@opentablenashville.org

Map

Not Applicable

Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

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)
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024