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HELP Center

Resource Title
HELP Center
Source/Organization
The HELP Center
Description
The HELP Center supports, ex-offenders, offenders, and low-income individuals in Middle TN with workforce and HiSET preparation classes, assistance finding rental properties, an emergency food pantry, and counseling to facilitate readjustment.
URL

https://www.thehelpcentertn.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
213 W. Maplewood Ln Suite 400 Nashville, TN 37207
Phone Number
(615) 750-2145
E-mail

info@thehelpcentertn.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/qbnJNFpoDk22

Domain(s)
Alcohol Use
Depression
Housing
Employment
Education
Incarceration
Material Needs - Food
Personal Finances
Stress
Substance abuse
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Men
Women
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Middle Tennessee
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

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Inspiritus Nashville

Resource Title
Inspiritus Nashville
Source/Organization
Inspiritus
Description
Inspiritus Nashville supports low-income families in the Nashville area with services that include a Healthy Gardens program, a food bank, disaster relief programs, classes on child care, and a number of programs focused on serving refugees and immigrants.
URL

https://weinspirit.org/nashville

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
1628 Rosa Parks Blvd Nashville, TN 37208
Phone Number
(615) 881-4579
E-mail

Not applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/PqUBjj5rpQLSc9o59

Domain(s)
Language
Material Needs - Food
Material Needs - General
Refugees
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Children
Families
Women
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Date of Last Record Review
7/31/23

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Jean Crowe Advocacy Center

Resource Title
Jean Crowe Advocacy Center
Source/Organization
Metro Office of Family Safety
Description
Through the Jean Crowe Advocacy Center, the Metro Office of Public Safety provides services for victims of domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Advocates are specialized in safety planning, crisis intervention, court accompaniment, and orders of protection. The Jean Crowe Advocacy Center additionally hosts support groups and offers emergency food assistance. Services occur in person, by phone, or through the website's chat feature.
URL

https://ofs.nashville.gov/jean-crowe-advocacy-center/

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
100 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 114 Nashville, TN 37201
Phone Number
(615) 862-4767
E-mail

FSCINFO@jisnashville.gov

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/7nYWRVwLcVTKry3W9

Domain(s)
Domestic Violence
Material Needs - Food
Safety
Social Support
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Families
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Date of Last Record Review
3/16/2023

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Ladies Charity of Nashville

Resource Title
Ladies Charity of Nashville
Source/Organization
Ladies Charity of Nashville
Description
Ladies of Charity is a Catholic-run volunteer organization that provides emergency assistance for Davidson county residents in need. The organization offers food distribution programs, clothing, payment assistance for rent, utilities, medical prescriptions, and college scholarship opportunities for area high school students.
URL

https://www.ladiesofcharitynashville.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
2216 State St. Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 327-3453 or (615) 327-3430 [Emergency Assistance Office]
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/JaMNt1E8K9A2

Domain(s)
Education
Material Needs - Clothing
Material Needs - Food
Social Support
Personal Finances
Material Needs - Utilities
Targeted Population(s)
Adolescents
Adults
Children
Families
Men
Women
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

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Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands - Nashville

Resource Title
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands - Nashville
Source/Organization
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands - Nashville
Description
Legal Aid Society provides free legal services for civil cases to people with low income. The Society holds weekly legal clinics during which practicing lawyers are available for consultation and can provide lists of attorneys who perform pro bono work. Through their services, the Legal Aid Clinic provides help with domestic violence cases, money problems (e.g., food, utilities), family problems (e.g., child support, wills), health care costs, insurance, social security payments, renter's rights and low-cost housing,
URL

https://las.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Free
Address
1321 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37217
Phone Number
(615) 244-6610
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/TKWZ9pyPh8m

Domain(s)
Domestic Violence
Housing
Insurance
Material Needs - Clothing
Material Needs - Food
Personal Finances
Veterans
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Men
Women
Geographic Location
Bedford County
Coffee County
Davidson County
Rutherford County
Williamson County
Wilson County
Middle Tennessee
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

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Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center - Rainbow Program

Resource Title
Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center - Rainbow Program
Source/Organization
Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center at Meharry Medical College
Description
The Rainbow Program offers inpatient and outpatient treatment for pregnant or postpartum women trying to overcome drug or alcohol addiction. To supplement the rehabilitation services, the program also provides a multitude of additional service assistance including housing, mental health management, child care, food, clothing, shelter referrals, transportation, and family counseling. The program is particularly sensitive to the needs of minority women who may face cultural and language barriers.
URL

https://www.meharryresearch.org/research/innovation-centers/clinical-translational-research/lloyd-c-elam-mental-health-center/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Patients are required to pay $5 for application fee. All other services are free.
Address
2000 Albion St, Nashville, TN 37208
Phone Number
(615) 327-6256
E-mail

lwilliamson@mmc.edu

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/NFCKB4a5orQum6FX8

Domain(s)
Alcohol Use
Depression
Housing
Language
Material Needs - Child Care
Material Needs - Clothing
Material Needs - Food
Personal Finances
Race/Ethnicity
Social Support
Transportation
Substance abuse
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Women
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

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Martha O'Bryan Center

Resource Title
Martha O'Bryan Center
Source/Organization
Martha O'Bryan Center
Description
Martha O’Bryan Center offers programs and services for Nashville individuals and familes under economic burden. Programs include child and adult education (e.g. GED and college entrance), life skill preparations, technology skills, training for employment and job referrals, counseling for domestic violence and other life stressors, parenting education, development of social support networks, and crisis assistance related to food, utilities and other needs.
URL

https://marthaobryan.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
711 S 7th St., Nashville, TN 37206
Phone Number
(615) 254-1791
E-mail

development@marthaobryan.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/E7u3rEv272G2

Domain(s)
Domestic Violence
Employment
Material Needs - Food
Material Needs - General
Material Needs - Utilities
Personal Finances
Social Support
Stress
Transportation
Education
Targeted Population(s)
Adolescents
Adults
Children
Men
Women
Families
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

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Meals 4 Health and Healing

Resource Title
Meals 4 Health and Healing
Source/Organization
The Heimerdinger Foundation
Description
Meals 4 Health and Healing offers free meals for those who are currently in cancer treatment for 12 weeks. Ingredients for the meals are sourced locally, with a focus on providing nourishment specifically for patients with cancer.
URL

https://hfmeals.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
4004 Hillsboro Pike Suite 223-B Nashville, TN 37215
Phone Number
(615) 730-5632
E-mail

info@hfmeals.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/7a1AsodZozfiv2629

Domain(s)
Material Needs - Food
Social Support
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Elderly
Families
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Williamson County
Date of Last Record Review
3/23/23

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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
800 2nd Ave N., Nashville, TN 37201
Phone Number
(615) 862-8860
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/dbfyteKXRG82

Domain(s)
Education
Employment
Housing
Language
Material Needs - Child Care
Material Needs - Clothing
Material Needs - Food
Material Needs - Utilities
Personal Finances
Transportation
Targeted Population(s)
Adolescents
Adults
Children
Families
Men
Women
Young Adults
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

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Metro Public Health Department

Resource Title
Metro Public Health Department
Source/Organization
Metro Public Health Department
Description
Metro Nashville and Davidson County’s Public Health Department offers preventive health services, behavioral health programs, dental care, and disease screening to children and adults on a sliding payment scale basis. Programs are also available for smoking cessation and food-related needs. Three Health Center locations (Lentz Public Health Center, East Public Health Center, and Woodbine Public Health Center) serve Davidson County.
URL

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/health

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Some programs may require a fee. Payment is often on a sliding scale.
Address
2500 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209
Phone Number
(615) 340-5616
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/85xWxarSVNy

Domain(s)
Alcohol Use
Material Needs - Food
Personal Finances
Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision
Insurance
Targeted Population(s)
Adolescents
Adults
Children
Families
Men
Women
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

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