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Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health Resource Finder
This directory, curated by the Center for Knowledge Management (CKM), provides access to resources supporting the social and behavioral health needs of the Middle Tennessee community. Resources in the directory can be searched by health determinant domain, targeted population, and title keywords. Recommend a new resource or submit an edit for an existing resource by using the Resource Suggestion Form.
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
Fisher House Foundation
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Families
Description:
Tennessee Fisher House provides a free place to stay for families of veterans receiving inpatient medical care at a VA hospital. Families with patients at the Murfreesboro and the Nashville VA hospitals are welcome at the Fisher House.
Domain(s):
Housing, Social Support, Veterans
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Rutherford County
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Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) is the state's housing finance agency which offers loan products to very low to moderate income individuals and families to help all Tennesseans achieve homeownership (with a focus on first time homebuyers). Additionally, THDA works on promoting the construction of low income housing, and the preservation and rehabilitation of existing housing.
Domain(s):
Housing
Geographic Location:
Tennessee (statewide)
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Tennessee Immigrant & Refugees Rights Coalition
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
The Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) is an immigrant and refugee led coalition which aims to advocate and support new immigrants and refugees in Tennessee. TIRRC services include legal resources and connections, information about the citizenship process, and classes to learn English as a second language.
Domain(s):
Education, Language, Race/Ethnicity, Refugees, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Tennessee (statewide)
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Tennessee Justice Center
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Children, Elderly, Families
Description:
The Tennessee Justice Center (TJC) provides Tennesseans with one-on-one with legal support in order to make sure all Tennessee families have access to basic necessities, such as food and healthcare. By contacting TJC, Tennesseans can get information on TennCare, CoverKids, CHOICES, and more.
Domain(s):
Insurance, Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision, Race/Ethnicity, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Tennessee (statewide)
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Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Families, Men, Women
Description:
Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors provides free or low-cost, high-quality immigration legal services to survivors of persecution, violence, and poverty. Additionally, Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors offers the Families Together program to educate noncitizen parents on the US Immigration system, and the legal complications associated with it.
Domain(s):
Education, Language, Refugees, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Tennessee (statewide)
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
The Tennessee NAACP is an advocacy group working to overcome racial discrimination. The Nashville chapter of the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United States helps raise awareness of disparities and provides educational materials to the community.
Domain(s):
Race/Ethnicity, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Bedford County, Davidson County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, Wilson County, Tennessee (statewide)
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Tennessee Department of Health
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Men, Women, Young Adults
Description:
The Tennessee Tobacco Quitline provides both telephone and online tobacco cessation coaching, which is free for Tennessee residents. The 'quitline' is staffed by trained coaches between 7am-10pm CT Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CT Saturday, and 10am-4pm CT Sunday.
Domain(s):
Smoking
Geographic Location:
Tennessee (statewide)
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Source/Organization:
The Arc
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Families, Young Adults
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.
Domain(s):
Education, Employment, Housing, Social Support, Transportation
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Wilson County
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The Branch of Nashville
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Families, Elderly
Description:
The Branch of Nashville serves the Antioch area with a food pantry. The food pantry is free, but registration is required. Additionally, English as a second language classes is provided by The Branch of Nashville; the ESL classes have a fee, and occur both online and in-person.
Domain(s):
Language, Material Needs - Food, Refugees
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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The Nashville Food Project
Targeted Population(s):
Families, Men, Women
Description:
The Nashville Food Project is a nonprofit organization that aims to alleviate food insecurity in Nashville, Tennessee. They work towards this goal by growing and sharing fresh, healthy food with the community, providing meals to those in need, and offering education on nutrition and food preparation. Their efforts also include advocating for food justice and sustainability.
Domain(s):
Education, Material Needs - Food, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
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The Next Door
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Families, Women
Description:
The Next Door offers medical and psychological assistance to women trying to overcome substance addiction, conditions co-occurring with addiction, traumatic experiences and/or incarceration. Services include inpatient and outpatient recovery programs. Family group therapy sessions are offered. The Next Door also offers the Freedom Recovery Community, which includes permanent affordable housing for women in recovery (and their children).
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Depression, Housing, Incarceration, Social Support, Substance abuse
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Tennessee (statewide)
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Thistle Farms
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Women
Description:
Thistle Farms is a two year residential and job placement program for women who have survived prostitution, trafficking, and/or struggle with addiction. Thistle Farm provides medical care, counseling, therapy, education, and job training at no cost for up to 28 women.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Employment, Housing, Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision, Social Support, Education
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Middle Tennessee
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TN Step
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Children, Families
Description:
TN Step provides information (through online resources, webinars, and workshops) on the issues faced by children with disabilities at school. Support provided by the organization includes 1-on-1 assistance and virtual trainings.
Domain(s):
Education, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Tennessee (statewide)
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
TN Voices
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Children, Families, Young Adults
Description:
TN Voices offers a variety of services with the aim of improving the mental health of children and young adults in Tennessee. TN Voices services include mental health treatment for families in rural areas, intensive programs for survivors of sexual abuse, and support for families of adolescents who are in the juvenile justice system.
Domain(s):
Depression, Safety, Social Support, Stress
Geographic Location:
Tennessee (statewide)
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Source/Organization:
Transition Tennessee
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Families, Young Adults
Description:
Transition Tennessee was formed from a partnership between the Tennessee Department of Education, Tennessee Department of Human Services, Vanderbilt University, and the Vanderbilt Kennedy UCEDD, with the goal of providing resources and training to students with disabilities for life after high school. The resource includes information for students, educators, and families.
Domain(s):
Education, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Tennessee (statewide)