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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
3/28/23

Neighborhood Health

Resource Title
Neighborhood Health
Source/Organization
Neighborhood Health
Description
Neighborhood Health provides affordable primary, preventive, and women’s healthcare to Middle Tennessee residents. Also offered are counseling services and dental care that is either free or on a sliding scale. Special consideration is given for homeless individuals. Additional services include a 24-hour call line to speak to a provider about health concerns, counselors to help find health coverage, and interpreter services. Homeless clients have access to psychiatric, mental health/substance abuse, and transportation services.
URL

https://www.neighborhoodhealthtn.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Most insurance plans are accepted, and uninsured patients are welcomed. Payment is on a sliding scale.
Address
2711 Foster Avenue Nashville, TN 37210 [Administrative Offices]
Phone Number
(615) 227-3000
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/yxwn1x6tMxDSAYjQ6

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

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)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/31/23

Planned Parenthood - Nashville Health Center

Resource Title
Planned Parenthood - Nashville Health Center
Source/Organization
Planned Parenthood
Description
Focusing on preventive health, Planned Parenthood provides reproductive health care, pregnancy testing, testing for sexually transmitted disease, sex education, and general health information to women, men (infertility, birth control), and teens.
URL

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Virtual
Fee
Most insurance plans are accepted. Payment is on a sliding scale.
Address
412 D.B. Todd Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(866) 711-1717
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/vABhrRVYG222

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

Priest Lake Family and Women's Health Center

Resource Title
Priest Lake Family and Women's Health Center
Source/Organization
Priest Lake Family and Women's Health Center
Description
Priest Lake Clinic provides primary care services, pediatrics, social work services, preventive care, social work services, and integrated behavioral health for the uninsured or those with little financial means. Urgent care services are also offered. Fees for prescriptions and onsite lab tests are on a sliding scale of payment and may be free of charge. The clinic is part of the University Community Health Services network.
URL

https://www.connectus.org/primary-care

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Most insurance plans are accepted. Payment assistance is available on request.
Address
2637 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217
Phone Number
(615) 292-9770
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/txAoUvqUXcR2

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

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, help 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, bus passes, 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)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/13/2023

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

Saltwagon Clinic at Meharry

Resource Title
Saltwagon Clinic at Meharry
Source/Organization
Saltwagon Clinic at Meharry
Description
Saltwagon clinic at Meharry is a free clinic run by Meharry students under the supervision of faculty physicians at Meharry Medical College to provide free, high-quality medical care to the underserved. It is open Thursdays 6pm to 8:30pm.
URL

https://home.mmc.edu/community-initiatives/saltwagonclinic/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
1818 Albion Street Nashville, TN 37208
Phone Number
(615) 378-7585
E-mail

saltwagonclinic@gmail.com

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/7twmkAPhrmWh1BvX8

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/13/2023

Sexual Assault Center

Resource Title
Sexual Assault Center
Source/Organization
Sexual Assault Center
Description
The Sexual Assault Center provides trauma-informed therapy and free advocacy services for those who have been affected by sexual violence. Services are available in both English and Spanish, and a hotline and 24/7 chat feature is available on the website.
URL

https://sacenter.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Virtual
Fee
Some programs may require a fee. Contact the organization for more information about fees and payment options.
Address
101 French Landing Dr. Nashville, TN 37228
Phone Number
(615) 259-9055 OR (866) 811-7473 [Crisis Support Hotline]
E-mail

aritter@sacenter.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/KHSsk6n51y1BzkeB9

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
3/28/23

Shade Tree Family Clinic

Resource Title
Shade Tree Family Clinic
Source/Organization
Shade Tree Family Clinic
Description
Staffed by Vanderbilt University Medical School students, Shade Tree provides free medical, laboratory, social work, and pharmacy services to people who are uninsured or underinsured. Specialty services include cardiology, gynecology, support groups for diabetics, a weekly weight management program, smoking cessation education, and more. The Clinic assists with dental referrals and prenatal care.
URL

https://aws1.shadetreeclinic.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
2410 Franklin Pike Nashville, TN 37204
Phone Number
(615) 422-5262
E-mail

shadetreeclinic@gmail.com

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/Xzqay8mNeRFGMKg68

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