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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 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:
Young Men's Christian Association
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Adolescents, Children, Men, Women
Description:
With financial assistance offered to support membership for low-income families/individuals, the YMCA is dedicated to the social, educational and physical development of the community. In addition to offering gym facilities and physical exercise classes, the YMCA also offers wellness and preventive health classes/workshops and spaces for social gatherings. The YMCA is open to both genders.
Domain(s):
Exercise, Social Support, Personal Finances
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
Youth Encouragement Services
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Children
Description:
Youth Encouragement Services is a faith-based organization that offers after-school programs, reading lessons, summer camps, and a recreational sports league for children in inner-city and lower income areas of Nashville.
Domain(s):
Education, Exercise, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
Youth Villages
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Families, Men, Women, Young Adults
Description:
Youth Villages offer programs to address problems experienced by vulnerable youth (17-21) who are aged out of foster care or the juvenile justice system. The YVLifeSET program offers education/vocational training, interpersonal relationships development, financial management planning, housing assistance, and life skills services. Youth Village also offers in-home support development and residential treatment for children in need of mental health counseling.
Domain(s):
Depression, Education, Employment, Housing, Incarceration, Insurance, Personal Finances, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Davidson County, Middle Tennessee
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
Young Women's Christian Association
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Women, Children
Description:
The YWCA Domestic Violence Center provides emergency safe housing (maximum 45 days), counseling and support to women victims and their children. Men who are victims are afforded housing through a referral source. Case managers help women locate the community resources they need. The Center also engages in community outreach to educate and raise awareness about domestic abuse. The Center maintains a 24-hour crisis hotline.
Domain(s):
Housing, Domestic Violence, Safety
Geographic Location:
Davidson County
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
Young Women's Christian Association
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Women
Description:
With financial assistance offered to support membership for low-income families/individuals, the YWCA focuses on the educational, social and physical needs of girls and women. In addition to offering gym facilities, the YWCA offers physical exercise classes, provides support for victims of domestic violence and advocates for the rights of women and girls. Additionally, the YWCA hosts and innovative program to raise awareness to young men of violence against women.
Domain(s):
Exercise, Domestic Violence, Social Support
Geographic Location:
Davidson County