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Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health Resource Finder
This directory was created in Spring 2017 as part of the Center for Knowledge Management (CKM)’s research into the social needs of a population of local community health center patients. Resources in the directory can be searched by health determinant domain, targeted population, and title keywords. For more information, visit CKM's Social and Behavioral Determinants Research website.
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
NeedLink Nashville
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Elderly, Families
Description:
NeedLink Nashville provides financial assistance for rent, water, and gas payments. Eligible residents in Davidson County are encouraged to apply for this service online.
Domain(s):
Material Needs - Utilities
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Neighborhood Health
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Children, Men, Women
Description:
Neighborhood Health provides affordable primary, preventive, and women’s healthcare to Middle Tennessee residents. Also offered are counseling services and dental care that is either free or on a sliding scale. Special consideration is given for homeless individuals. Additional services include a 24-hour call line to speak to a provider about health concerns, counselors to help find health coverage, and interpreter services. Homeless clients have access to psychiatric, mental health/substance abuse, and transportation services.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Depression, Insurance, Language, Stress, Transportation, Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision, Substance abuse
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Source/Organization:
New Beginnings
Targeted Population(s):
Women
Description:
New Beginnings is a wellness program exclusively for women. Clients learn about healthy habits and exercise; all women are welcome, and full scholarships are available for those who are eligible.
Domain(s):
Exercise, Social Support
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Nicotine Anonymous (NICA)
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
"NicA" applies a 12-step progam for individuals who have a desire to stop smoking or using nicotine in any form. The website offers access to NicA literature in mulitiples languages and helps locate the place and time of support group meetings. Online and telephone meetings are available for individuals not able to attend in person.
Domain(s):
Smoking
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Nourish Food Bank
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Elderly, Families
Description:
Nourish Food Bank provides food for individuals and families who are facing economic and food insecurity. Eligible individuals will receive a grocery cart (with an amount of food depending on family size) once a month. Nourish Food Bank locations are in Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Smyrna.
Domain(s):
Material Needs - Food
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Source/Organization:
Nashville Public Library
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
Through the Nashville Public Library (NPL) adults over the age of 18 can get free access to BCycle’s electric pedal-assist bicycles throughout Nashville. By checking out a BCycle fob with a NPL library card, users can get unlimited 2-hour trips for a week.
Domain(s):
Exercise, Transportation
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Source/Organization:
Oasis Center
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Young Adults
Description:
The Oasis Center provides services for homeless or run-away youths with food, self-care facilities, assistance finding lodgings, counseling, transportation, assistance preparing for college, job support, as well as teen support for personal growth. The Oasis Center also liaises with other agencies to support overcoming drug abuse. The R.E.A.L. Program addresses youth in the juvenile justice system. The Oasis Center also offers a 24-hour crisis hotline.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Depression, Domestic Violence, Education, Employment, Housing, Incarceration, Material Needs - Food, Safety, Social Support, Transportation, Substance abuse
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Source/Organization:
Old School Farm
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
Old School Farm is a nonprofit care farm that employs adults with disabilities to grow, harvest, and distribute fresh food to families facing food insecurity.
Domain(s):
Employment, Farmwork, Material Needs - Food, Social Support
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Omni Community Health
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Children
Description:
With a staff consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors, Omni Community Health can provide extensive therapy and counseling for children and adults. Services include short-term home-based counseling, family therapy, group therapy, an intensive outpatient program, and medication management & evaluation.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Depression, Domestic Violence, Stress, Substance abuse
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Source/Organization:
One Generation Away
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Families, Men, Women
Description:
One Generation Away takes surplus food from groceries, restaurants, farms, and caterers, and delivers it to individuals and families who are facing food insecurity. The Mobile Pantry travels to many locations in Middle Tennessee, including Nashville and Murfreesboro (distribution events can be found on the website). No registration is needed.
Domain(s):
Material Needs - Food
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Source/Organization:
Open Table Nashville
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Children, Families, Men, Women, Young Adults
Description:
Open Table Nashville (OTN) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping people who are experiencing homelessness. The organization helps people find long-term housing and rental properties accepting Section 8 vouchers. Additional services provided via partnerships with local congregations and organizations include a food bank, drug and alcohol treatment, clothing, shelter, education programs, and employment counseling.
Domain(s):
Alcohol Use, Depression, Employment, Housing, Material Needs - Clothing, Material Needs - Food, Material Needs - General, Stress, Transportation, Substance abuse
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Source/Organization:
Operation Hope
Targeted Population(s):
Adolescents, Adults, Men, Women, Young Adults
Description:
Operation Hope aims to provide personal finance coaching for youth and adults in order to promote financial literacy. The organization has multiple locations including in Nashville, Smyrna, Lebanon, and Murfreesboro.
Domain(s):
Personal Finances
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Source/Organization:
Operation Stand Down - Tennessee
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
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.
Domain(s):
Education, Employment, Housing, Material Needs - Clothing, Material Needs - Utilities, Transportation, Veterans, Social Support, Material Needs - Food
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Source/Organization:
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC)
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
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.
Domain(s):
Education, Employment, Personal Finances, Transportation
Resource Title:
Source/Organization:
Our Place Nashville
Targeted Population(s):
Adults, Men, Women
Description:
Our Place Nashville offers affordable and supportive housing for individuals with developmental disabilities. Additionally, Our Place Nashville helps residents find employment or volunteer opportunities, holds events, and builds a sense of community and independence.
Domain(s):
Employment, Housing, Social Support