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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

http://oicnashville.org/

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
3/14/2023

Ronald McDonald House - Nashville - Temporary Shelter

Resource Title
Ronald McDonald House - Nashville - Temporary Shelter
Source/Organization
Ronald McDonald House
Description
The Ronald McDonald House Charities has two facilities in Nashville. The House is open year round and lodges families of hospitalized children on a needs basis. Families must be referred by a social worker. The Family Room at Vanderbilt’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital provides a home-like setting for families of the Children’s Hospital. Meals and laundry facilities are provided for all residents. The homes include a playroom, a teen game room, and emotional support from staff. A weekday shuttle is available from the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
URL

https://rmhcnashville.com/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
$15 per night; no family is turned away if unable to pay.
Address
2144 Fairfax Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone Number
(615) 343-4000
E-mail

info@rmhcnashville.com

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/tZSaM4asSw52

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
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
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

Salvation Army - Nashville Area Command

Resource Title
Salvation Army - Nashville Area Command
Source/Organization
Salvation Army
Description
The Salvation Army is a faith-based nonprofit that provides transitional housing for single men, single women, and families, in addition to other service programs- including utility and rent support, outreach to those living unhoused, and disaster services.
URL

https://www.salvationarmynashville.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Some programs may require a fee. Contact the organization for more information.
Address
631 Dickerson Pike Nashville, TN 37207
Phone Number
(615) 242-0411
E-mail

Contact form for the organization available on the website.

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/15ZqkQYa467CCea97

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
5/20/2023

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
3/14/2023

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
3/14/2023

St. Luke's Community House

Resource Title
St. Luke's Community House
Source/Organization
St. Luke's Community House
Description
St. Luke’s Community House provides a variety of services for low-income households, homebound seniors, and children. The preschool/developmental program serves children up to 5 years old and afterschool tutoring and summer activities for kids in grades K-12. Other programs offered are emergency food boxes (in partnership with Second Harvest), a variety of counseling options, and English as a Learned Language. Provides lunch delivery for low-income or homebound seniors and/or adults with disabilities.
URL

http://www.stlch.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Some programs may require a fee.
Address
5601 New York Avenue Nashville, TN 37209
Phone Number
(615) 350-7893
E-mail

info@stlch.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/jwrmwMYXu3z

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

Tennesse Department of Human Services Davidson County

Resource Title
Tennesse Department of Human Services Davidson County - Child Care Services
Source/Organization
Tennessee Department of Human Services Davidson County - Child Care Services
Description
The TN Dept of Human Services provides financial assistance for daycare and preschool (children up to 5 years of age) to qualifying working families who are experiencing economic hardship.
URL

https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-care-services.html

Type of Service
Telephone
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
505 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37243-1403
Phone Number
(833) 740-1440
E-mail

CCPaymentAssist.DHS@tn.gov

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/7QS2epZiii9MfFd29

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

Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence

Resource Title
Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
Source/Organization
Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
Description
The Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence provides a directory of resources for anyone who is facing either domestic or sexual violence. Included is a directory of local support, a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency financial assistance, and free legal services to sexual assault and trafficking survivors.
URL

https://tncoalition.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Free
Address
404 BNA Dr., Suite 210 Nashville, TN 37217
Phone Number
(615) 386-9406 or (800) 356-6767 [24-Hour Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline]
E-mail

Not applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/MriNox11jndSoTUn7

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
3/16/2023