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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

https://oicofamerica.org/affiliates/

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
6/21/2024

Our Place Nashville

Resource Title
Our Place Nashville
Source/Organization
Our Place Nashville
Description
Our Place Nashville offers affordable and supportive housing for individuals with developmental disabilities. Additionally, Our Place Nashville helps residents find employment or volunteer opportunities, holds events, and builds a sense of community and independence.
URL

https://www.ourplacenashville.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Contact the organization for more information about fees and payment options.
E-mail

carolyn.naifeh@ourplacenashville.org

Map

Not applicable

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

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Resource Title
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Source/Organization
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Description
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a congressionally chartered veterans service organization that provides support for veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction. Services include caregiver support, legal services, medical support, career programs, and adaptive sports. A benefits helpline is also available for those who need help navigating veteran benefits.
URL

https://pva.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
110 9th Avenue South, Rm. C 108 Nashville TN,37203
Phone Number
(615) 695-6383 or (866) 734-0857 [Benefits Helpline]
E-mail

nichellee@pva.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/mJFkR3pZuSiDECrZ7

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

POWER Youth Employement Initiative

Resource Title
POWER Youth Employment Initiative
Source/Organization
Nashville Mayor's Office
Description
POWER Youth Employment Initiative, an initiative led by the Nashville Mayor's office, allows adolescents and young adults (ages 14-24) to connect to employment opportunities in the Davidson County area. This program was previously known as Opportunity NOW.
URL

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

Type of Service
In-person
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
1 Public Square, Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37201
E-mail

opportunitynow@nashville.gov

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/3jr8dpdeeBB2

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

Project Return

Resource Title
Project Return
Source/Organization
Project Return
Description
Project Return assists people who have been incarcerated to enter back into the community. The Project offers job preparedness classes, assistance with job searches, assistance in keeping employment, help with housing, and provides an environment for transitional employment. The Program Services team can provide assistance to individuals with utilities, medical and dental services, substance abuse services, counseling, child care, voting rights analysis, identification documentation, food, clothing, transportation services, and child support services.
URL

https://projectreturninc.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
109 Lafayette Street Nashville, TN 37210
Phone Number
(615) 327-9654
E-mail

pri@projectreturninc.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/YMUbRfH4saw

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

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)
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
6/21/2024

Safe Haven Family Shelter

Resource Title
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Source/Organization
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Description
Safe Haven Family Shelter is a program that works to assist families experiencing homelessness with the aim of finding permanent housing. The organization hosts a 10 family shelter to house those working towards a permanent housing situation.
URL

https://safehaven.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Contact the organization for information about fees and payment options.
Address
1234 3rd Avenue South Nashville, TN 37210
Phone Number
(615) 256-8195 or (615) 862-6444 [Coordinated Entry] or (615) 955-0620 [Coordinated Entry for Interpersonal Violence Victims]
E-mail

info@safehaven.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/GFNYFgzUdhtumBnD8

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

Samaritan Ministries

Resource Title
Samaritan Ministries
Source/Organization
Samaritan Ministries
Description
Under the auspices of the Temple Church, Samaritan Ministries offers food (including hot lunches), clothing, and referrals to social services for people in need. The ACTS Counseling Center offers support for personal finances, family/relationships, grief, education, career, substance abuse, couples support and more.
URL

http://www.templechurch.org/samaritan.php

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
1041 28th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208
Phone Number
(615) 329-1523
E-mail

actsministry@bellsouth.net

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/2DmiX7jAYhE2

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

Samaritan Ministries - ACTS Counseling Center

Resource Title
Samaritan Ministries - ACTS Counseling Center
Source/Organization
Samaritan Ministries
Description
A branch of Samaritan Ministries, the ACTS Counseling Center offers support for personal finances, family/relationships, grief, education, career, substance abuse, couples support and more.
URL

http://www.templechurch.org/acts.php

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
2715 Bullock Avenue, Nashville, TN 37207
Phone Number
(615) 650-2266
E-mail

actsministry@bellsouth.net

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/833W8tYo7TU2

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