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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)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

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

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

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

Senior Ride Nashville

Resource Title
Senior Ride Nashville
Source/Organization
Senior Ride Nashville
Description
Senior Ride Nashville was created in 2016 by the Council for Aging of Middle Tennessee and the Senior Transportation Leadership Coalition with the goal of connecting and empowering older adults. Available for individuals 60 years old and over that reside in Davidson County. Ride requests must be made at least 7 days in advance, due to rides being provided by volunteer drivers. Riders may use a transport chair, walker, or portable oxygen tank. Use of this equipment should be noted at the time of ride scheduling, to ensure volunteers have space in their car.
URL

https://www.seniorridenashville.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
The annual membership fee is $25 and each round trip costs $6. When joining, you’ll pay an initial fee of $49, which covers your annual fee plus four (4) rides. Payment assistance is available on request.
Address
1201A 7th Avenue N. Nashville, TN 37208
Phone Number
(615) 610-4040
E-mail

info@seniorridenashville.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/PJsRgBKmWsDSSF3Q9

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

Solutions Retreat Inc.

Resource Title
Solutions Retreat Inc.
Source/Organization
Solutions Retreat Inc.
Description
Solutions Retreat Inc. is a residential substance abuse recovery facility for men. Solutions Retreat Inc. provides individuals with resources to help them identify and address addiction through a range of active experiences to help cope with alcoholism.
URL

https://solutionsretreat.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
There are no out of pocket costs for veterans. Contact the organization for more information about fees and payment options.
Address
5405 Forest Acres Drive, Nashville, TN 37220
Phone Number
(615) 682-0029 or (615) 991-1080
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/gE2XMD2fc582

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

The Arc of Davidson County & Greater Nashville

Resource Title
The Arc of Davidson County & Greater Nashville
Source/Organization
The Arc
Description
The Arc of Davidson County & Greater Nashville aims to provide resources and services for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Family support, employment assistance, and housing services for people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities are offered by The Arc of Davidson County & Greater Nashville.
URL

https://www.arcdc.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
240 Great Circle Rd #388 Nashville, TN 37228
Phone Number
(615) 321-5699
E-mail

Contact form is available on the website.

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/L59Pturjiz27LR4G9

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/29/23

There With Care Middle Tennessee

Resource Title
There With Care Middle Tennessee
Source/Organization
There With Care
Description
There With Care provides services for families with children who have received a medical diagnosis of critical illness. Services include transportation, meal delivery, baby essentials, and sibling support.
URL

https://mt.therewithcare.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
1606 Porter Rd Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37206
Phone Number
(615) 637-2273
E-mail

Contact form is available on the website.

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/Dzzi47TR5dfuaNo77

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/30/23